English Quiz
1. What is the meaning of BARBARIAN
a) arrogant
b) impolite
c) uncivilized
d) unkind
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Answer c) uncivilised. Barbarian (Adj./N) means a member of an uncivilized people(N). A person who behaves very badly (Adj.) Other Synonyms – Savage, Wild.
2. What is the meaning of NEBULOUS
a) tiny
b) vague
c) insignificant
d) inadequate
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Answer b) Vague. Nebulous (Adj.) means indistinct, indefinite, unclear, hazy.
3. What is the meaning of SERENE
a) solemn
b) meek
c) delicate
d) calm
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Answer d) calm. Serene (Adj.) means calm and peaceful. Other Synonyms-composed, tranquil, peaceful, untroubled
4. What is the meaning of CONNOISSEUR
a) ignorant
b) interpreter
c) lover of art
d) delinquent
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Answer c) lover of art. Connoisseur (N) is an expert able in fine arts. Other Synonyms : expert, authority, specialist, pundit
5. What is the meaning of DAWDLE
a) assess
b) evaluate
c) fickle
d) loiter
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Answer d) loiter. Dawdle (V)
means to take a long time to do something. Other Synonyms-linger, dally, take one’s time, be slow, waste time
6. What is the meaning of MIRTH
a) sorrow
b) enthusiasm
c) adventure
d) merriment
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Answer d) merriment. Mirth (N) means great happiness. Other Synonym – shigh spirits, cheerfulness, cheeriness
7. What is the meaning of WHIM
a) fancy
b) clumsy
c) desire
d) strange behaviour
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Answer a) fancy. Whim (N)
is a sudden desire. A sudden wish to do or have something.Other Synonyms-impulse, urge, notion, fancy, foible, caprice, conceit
8. What is the meaning of DISSOLUTE
a) distant
b) repulsive
c) honest
d) immoral
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Answer d) immoral.
Dissolute (Adj.) means enjoying immoral activities and not caring other people,OtherSynonyms- dissipated, debauched, decadent, intemperate
9. What is the meaning of SANGUINE
a) clever
b) proud
c) hopeful
d) modest
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Answer c) hopeful. Sanguine (Adj.) means cheerful and confident about the future. Other Synonyms-optimistic, bullish, hopeful, buoyant, positive
10. What is the meaning of NEMESIS
a) Victory
b) Adventure
c) Reward
d) Punishment
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Answer d) Punishment. Nemesis (N) means something causing misery or death. Other Synonyms- archrival, adversary, foe, opponent.
