English Quiz for SBI PO | IBPS – Set 137

1. What is the meaning of IRREVOCABLE?
a) Change
b) Done
c) Unalterable
d) Reversible

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Answer c) Unalterable. IRREVOCABLE (adjective). not able to be changed. Ex-Take time to be clear and total before taking irrevocable decisions. Synonyms: irreversible, unalterable, unchangeable, immutable.

2. What is the meaning of DOCILE?
a) Submissive
b) Stubborn
c) Strong
d) Changeable

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Answer a) Submissive. DOCILE (adjective).ready to accept control or instruction.  Ex. -I grinned and docilely followed him over to the counter. Synonyms: compliant, obedient, pliant, dutiful, submissive

3. What is the meaning of COMMOTION?
a) Cheer
b) Imbalance
c) Disturbance
d) Movement

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Answer c) Disturbance. COMMOTION(noun) .Ex.-he was distracted by a commotion across the streetsynonyms: disturbance, uproar, tumult, rumpus, ruckus.

4. What is the meaning of NURTURE?
a) To encourage
b) To grow
c) To see
d) To maintain

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Answer b) To grow. NURTURE (noun) synonyms: encouragement, promotion, fostering, development

5. What is the meaning of FRUGAL?
a) Economical
b) Miserly
c) Splendid
d) Hungry

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Answer b) Miserly. FRUGAL(adjective)
Ex-he led a remarkably frugal existence. synonyms: thrifty, economical, careful, cautious, prudent, provident,

6. What is the meaning of QUASH?
a) Question
b) Pledge
c) Reject
d) Slash

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Answer c) Reject. QUASH(verb). Ex-his conviction was quashed on appeal. synonyms: cancel, reverse, rescind, repeal, revoke, retract

7. What is the meaning of METICULOUS?
a) Correct
b) Clean
c) Methodical
d) Painstaking

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Answer d) Painstaking. METICULOUS(adjective). Ex-he had always been so meticulous about his appearance . synonyms: careful, conscientious, diligent, scrupulous, punctilious,

8. What is the meaning of ACQUAINT?
a) Arouse
b) Introduce
c) Appoint
d) Acquire

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Answer b) Introduce. ACQUAINT( verb). Ex-new staff should be acquainted with fire exit routes. synonyms: familiarize with, make familiar with, make aware of.

9. What is the meaning of  SURREPTITIOUSLY ?
a) Calmly
b) Secretly
c) Suggestively
d) Quitely

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Answer b) Secretly. SURREPTITIOUSLY(adverb)

10. What is the meaning of IMPECCABLE ?
a) Perfect
b) Fair
c) Faultless
d) Criminal

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Answer c) Faultless. synonyms: flawless, faultless, unblemished, spotless, immaculate