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Vocabulary: Words, Phrases and Idioms Test 8

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(A) Instructions : Read and understand the given word /phrase / idiom carefully. Then select the most Appropriate meaning that matches the given word /phrase / idiom. Fill In The Blanks by choosing the correct option (oblige/ atrocious/ ransom/ deny / unforeseen / rustic /utter / illusion /etiquette / vehement) The practice of black magic is totally ________.

Explanation
extremely cruel or wicked

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(A) Instructions : Read and understand the given word /phrase / idiom carefully. Then select the most Appropriate meaning that matches the given word /phrase / idiom. Fill In The Blanks by choosing the correct option (oblige/ atrocious/ ransom/ deny / unforeseen / rustic /utter / illusion /etiquette / vehement) The magician created an ________.

Explanation
something that produces a false impression

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(A) Instructions : Read and understand the given word /phrase / idiom carefully. Then select the most Appropriate meaning that matches the given word /phrase / idiom. Fill In The Blanks by choosing the correct option (oblige/ atrocious/ ransom/ deny / unforeseen / rustic /utter / illusion /etiquette / vehement) The kidnappers demanded a ________ to release the hostage.

Explanation
the sum paid in case of kidnapping

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(A) Instructions : Read and understand the given word /phrase / idiom carefully. Then select the most Appropriate meaning that matches the given word /phrase / idiom. Fill In The Blanks by choosing the correct option (oblige/ atrocious/ ransom/ deny / unforeseen / rustic /utter / illusion /etiquette / vehement) The villager was ________ and was unable to adjust to city life.

Explanation
unsophisticated ; mannerless person

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(A) Instructions : Read and understand the given word /phrase / idiom carefully. Then select the most Appropriate meaning that matches the given word /phrase / idiom. Fill In The Blanks by choosing the correct option (oblige/ atrocious/ ransom/ deny / unforeseen / rustic /utter / illusion /etiquette / vehement) Shaking hands is a socially accepted ________ in western world.

Explanation
universally accepted social behaviour

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(A) Instructions : Read and understand the given word /phrase / idiom carefully. Then select the most Appropriate meaning that matches the given word /phrase / idiom. Fill In The Blanks by choosing the correct option (oblige/ atrocious/ ransom/ deny / unforeseen / rustic /utter / illusion /etiquette / vehement) The police threatened the criminal, but he refused to ________ a word.

Explanation
to produce speech sounds

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(A) Instructions : Read and understand the given word /phrase / idiom carefully. Then select the most Appropriate meaning that matches the given word /phrase / idiom. Fill In The Blanks by choosing the correct option (oblige/ atrocious/ ransom/ deny / unforeseen / rustic /utter / illusion /etiquette / vehement) The judge decided to ________ permission to the organisation.

Explanation
refuse to agree

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(A) Instructions : Read and understand the given word /phrase / idiom carefully. Then select the most Appropriate meaning that matches the given word /phrase / idiom. Fill In The Blanks by choosing the correct option (oblige/ atrocious/ ransom/ deny / unforeseen / rustic /utter / illusion /etiquette / vehement) The senior citizen was ________ about protecting the tree.

Explanation
strongly emotional

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(A) Instructions : Read and understand the given word /phrase / idiom carefully. Then select the most Appropriate meaning that matches the given word /phrase / idiom. Fill In The Blanks by choosing the correct option (oblige/ atrocious/ ransom/ deny / unforeseen / rustic /utter / illusion /etiquette / vehement) Three days of continuous rains was an ________ event in the city.

Explanation
not known beforehand

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10.

(A) Instructions : Read and understand the given word /phrase / idiom carefully. Then select the most Appropriate meaning that matches the given word /phrase / idiom. Fill In The Blanks by choosing the correct option (oblige/ atrocious/ ransom/ deny / unforeseen / rustic /utter / illusion /etiquette / vehement) I requested the officer, but he refused to ________.

Explanation
to require by law or force of necessity, to do someone a favour

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11.

(B) Instructions : Select option giving exact meaning for each word. vigorous =
- A.
  
  Vibrating
- B.
  
  Strong
- C.
  
  Weak
Correct Answer
B. Strong

Explanation
Strong , active

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(B) Instructions : Select option giving exact meaning for each word. vigilant =
- A.
  
  Watchful
- B.
  
  Ordinary
- C.
  
  Special
Correct Answer
A. Watchful

Explanation
Watchful, alert

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(B) Instructions : Select option giving exact meaning for each word. mascot =
- A.
  
  Butter
- B.
  
  Representative symbol
- C.
  
  Type of mask
Correct Answer
B. Representative symbol

Explanation
Representative symbol

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(B) Instructions : Select option giving exact meaning for each word. obsolete =
- A.
  
  Perfect
- B.
  
  Real
- C.
  
  No longer in use
Correct Answer
C. No longer in use

Explanation
No longer in use

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(B) Instructions : Select option giving exact meaning for each word. rag =
- A.
  
  Rich
- B.
  
  A toy
- C.
  
  A torn cloth
Correct Answer
C. A torn cloth

Explanation
A worthless piece of cloth

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(B) Instructions : Select option giving exact meaning for each word. panic =
- A.
  
  Painful
- B.
  
  Sudden fear
- C.
  
  Honest
Correct Answer
B. Sudden fear

Explanation
A sudden fear

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(B) Instructions : Select option giving exact meaning for each word. ruthless =
- A.
  
  Cruel
- B.
  
  Worthless
- C.
  
  Free of cost
Correct Answer
A. Cruel

Explanation
Cruel, merciless

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(B) Instructions : Select option giving exact meaning for each word. jar =
- A.
  
  Have a unpleasant effect on someone
- B.
  
  A king
- C.
  
  A task
Correct Answer
A. Have a unpleasant effect on someone

Explanation
Have a unpleasant effect on someone

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(C) Instructions : Fill in the blanks using appropriate phrase / idiom listed below Fill In The Blanks by choosing the correct option (black and white ; once in a blue moon ; out of the blue ; white lie ; apple of your eye ; bear fruit) The tiger jumped from the bush ________.

Correct Answer
Out of the blue,out of the blue

Explanation
Suddenly and unexpectedly

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(C) Instructions : Fill in the blanks using appropriate phrase / idiom listed below Fill In The Blanks by choosing the correct option (black and white ; once in a blue moon ; out of the blue ; white lie ; apple of your eye ; bear fruit) I told the lady, “I know that your only child is the ________”

Correct Answer
Apple of your eye,apple of your eye

Explanation
Something very special or dear to you

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(C) Instructions : Fill in the blanks using appropriate phrase / idiom listed below Fill In The Blanks by choosing the correct option (black and white ; once in a blue moon ; out of the blue ; white lie ; apple of your eye ; bear fruit) The instruction set clearly defines everything in ________.

Correct Answer
Black and white,black and white

Explanation
Very clearly defined what is right or wrong

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(C) Instructions : Fill in the blanks using appropriate phrase / idiom listed below Fill In The Blanks by choosing the correct option (black and white ; once in a blue moon ; out of the blue ; white lie ; apple of your eye ; bear fruit) I am teaching the child every day and waiting for my efforts to ________.

Correct Answer
Bear fruit,bear fruit

Explanation
Produce positive results

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(C) Instructions : Fill in the blanks using appropriate phrase / idiom listed below Fill In The Blanks by choosing the correct option (black and white ; once in a blue moon ; out of the blue ; white lie ; apple of your eye ; bear fruit) The patient was scared so the doctor decided to tell a ________.

Correct Answer
White lie,white lie

Explanation
A lie that does not hurt anyone’s feelings

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(C) Instructions : Fill in the blanks using appropriate phrase / idiom listed below Fill In The Blanks by choosing the correct option (black and white ; once in a blue moon ; out of the blue ; white lie ; apple of your eye ; bear fruit) It rains in the Sahara desert ________.

Correct Answer
Once in a blue moon,once in a blue moon

Explanation
Very rarely

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250 Vocabulary Test - VIII

(B) Instructions : Select option giving exact meaning for each word. vigorous =

(B) Instructions : Select option giving exact meaning for each word. vigilant =

(B) Instructions : Select option giving exact meaning for each word. mascot =

(B) Instructions : Select option giving exact meaning for each word. obsolete =

(B) Instructions : Select option giving exact meaning for each word. rag =

(B) Instructions : Select option giving exact meaning for each word. panic =

(B) Instructions : Select option giving exact meaning for each word. ruthless =

(B) Instructions : Select option giving exact meaning for each word. jar =

(C) Instructions : Fill in the blanks using appropriate phrase / idiom listed below Fill In The Blanks by choosing the correct option (black and white ; once in a blue moon ; out of the blue ; white lie ; apple of your eye ; bear fruit) The tiger jumped from the bush ________.

(C) Instructions : Fill in the blanks using appropriate phrase / idiom listed below Fill In The Blanks by choosing the correct option (black and white ; once in a blue moon ; out of the blue ; white lie ; apple of your eye ; bear fruit) The instruction set clearly defines everything in ________.

(C) Instructions : Fill in the blanks using appropriate phrase / idiom listed below Fill In The Blanks by choosing the correct option (black and white ; once in a blue moon ; out of the blue ; white lie ; apple of your eye ; bear fruit) It rains in the Sahara desert ________.