Selecting Words
Direction: In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.
- The book provides an overview of European wines that should prove inviting to both the virtual..........and the experienced connoisseur.
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novice (N.) : a person who is new and has little experience in a skill, job or situation
virtual (Adj.) : almost/very nearly the thing described, so that any slight difference may not be important
connoisseur (N.) : an expert on matters involving the judgement of beauty, quality/skill in art, food/music
zealot (N.) : a person who is extremely enthusiastic about something, especially religion/
politics ; fanatic
glutton (N.) : a person who eats too much
prodigal (Adj.) : willing to spend money/waste time, energy/ materials ; extravagant
Here, novice is the right usage.Correct Option: D
novice (N.) : a person who is new and has little experience in a skill, job or situation
virtual (Adj.) : almost/very nearly the thing described, so that any slight difference may not be important
connoisseur (N.) : an expert on matters involving the judgement of beauty, quality/skill in art, food/music
zealot (N.) : a person who is extremely enthusiastic about something, especially religion/
politics ; fanatic
glutton (N.) : a person who eats too much
prodigal (Adj.) : willing to spend money/waste time, energy/ materials ; extravagant
Here, novice is the right usage.
- Her true feelings manifested themselves in her sarcastic remarks, only then was her
_______ revealed.
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Here, bitterness is the right usage.
manifested (V.) : to appear/ become noticeable
sarcastic (Adj.) : showing/ expressing sarcasm
sarcasm (N.) : a way of using words that are the opposite of what you mean in order to be
unpleasant to somebody/to make fun of him
revealed (V.) : to make something known to somebodyCorrect Option: D
Here, bitterness is the right usage.
manifested (V.) : to appear/ become noticeable
sarcastic (Adj.) : showing/ expressing sarcasm
sarcasm (N.) : a way of using words that are the opposite of what you mean in order to be
unpleasant to somebody/to make fun of him
revealed (V.) : to make something known to somebody
Direction: In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four as your answer.
- His conduct is bad, and his honesty is not ____ suspicion.
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beyond suspicion (Id.) : definitely not guilty of doing anything wrong
above suspicion (Id.) : too good, honest, etc. to have done something wrong, illegal/dishonest above/beyond suspicion means the same.
under suspicion (Id.) : suspected of doing, illegal/dishonest
Look at the sentences :
• Nobody who was near the scene of the crime is above suspicion.
• The whole family is currently under suspicion of her murder.
• In this investigation, no one in the company isbeyond suspicion.
Here, beyond is the right usage.Correct Option: B
beyond suspicion (Id.) : definitely not guilty of doing anything wrong
above suspicion (Id.) : too good, honest, etc. to have done something wrong, illegal/dishonest above/beyond suspicion means the same.
under suspicion (Id.) : suspected of doing, illegal/dishonest
Look at the sentences :
• Nobody who was near the scene of the crime is above suspicion.
• The whole family is currently under suspicion of her murder.
• In this investigation, no one in the company isbeyond suspicion.
Here, beyond is the right usage.
- Truculent in defending their individual rights of sovereignty under the Articles of Confederation, the newly formed states ____ constantly.
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squabbled (V.) : to argue noisily about something that is not very important
apologized (V.) : to say that you are sorry for doing something wrong/causing a problem
truculent (Adj.) : tending to argue/be bad-tempered ; slightly aggressive
digressed (V.) : to start to talk about something that is not connected with the main point
of what you are saying
conferred (V. ) : to discuss something with somebody, in order to exchange opinions/ get
advice.
Here, squabbled is the right usage.Correct Option: D
squabbled (V.) : to argue noisily about something that is not very important
apologized (V.) : to say that you are sorry for doing something wrong/causing a problem
truculent (Adj.) : tending to argue/be bad-tempered ; slightly aggressive
digressed (V.) : to start to talk about something that is not connected with the main point
of what you are saying
conferred (V. ) : to discuss something with somebody, in order to exchange opinions/ get
advice.
Here, squabbled is the right usage.
- The foolish crows ____ to sing.
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Here, tried is the right usage.
Correct Option: C
Here, tried is the right usage.