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Select the alternative that shows a similar relationship as the given pair -

 

Impulsive : Impromptu

 

A) Moderate : Increase B) Flawless : Impeccable
C) Perpetual : Transitory D) Resistant : Receptive

Answer:   B) Flawless : Impeccable



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Q:

Which word or words explains the meaning of the following idioms:-

A bull in a china shop

A) A person who is very ugly but loves the beautiful thingsof life B) A person who takes a sadistic delight in harming innocent people
C) A person who becomes too excited where no excitement is warranted D) A rough and clumsy person at a place where skill and care are required
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) A rough and clumsy person at a place where skill and care are required

Explanation:

A bull in a china shop means one who is aggressive and clumsy in a situation that requires delicacy and care.

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Which word or words explains the meaning of the following idioms:-

To flog a dead horse

A) To act in a foolish way B) To waste one’s efforts
C) To revive interest in an old subject D) To revive old memories
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) To waste one’s efforts

Explanation:

To flog a dead horse means to waste effort on something when there is no chance of succeeding.

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Choose the correctly spelt word:-

A) Sepulchral B) Sepalchrle
C) Sepalchral D) Sepulchrle
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Sepulchral

Explanation:

Sepulchral is spelt correctly which means joyless

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Q:

Choose the correctly spelt word:-

A) Intrensic B) Intrinsic
C) Entrensic D) Entrinsec
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Intrinsic

Explanation:

Intrinsic is spelt correctly which means essential.

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Choose the correctly spelt word:-

A) Gragarious B) Gragerious
C) Gregarious D) Grigareous
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Gregarious

Explanation:

Gregarious is spelt correctly which means sociable.

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Choose the correctly spelt word:-

A) Condiut B) Conduit
C) Connduit D) Condeut
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Conduit

Explanation:

Conduit is correctly spelt which means a channel for conveying water or other fluid.

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Choose the correctly spelt word:-

A) Dolorous B) Dolurous
C) Doloreus D) Delorious
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Dolorous

Explanation:

Dolorous is correctly spelt which means feeling or expressing great sorrow or distress.

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Choose the word that best defines the given phrases:-

To get into hot waters

A) To be impatient B) To suffer a huge financial loss
C) To get into trouble D) To be in a confused state of mind
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) To get into trouble

Explanation:

To get into hot waters means to get into trouble. Example: The young boy got into hot water with his parents when he had a fight at school.

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