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Q.521
Hard
Synonym of "Ephemeral"?
Correct Answer:
C. Temporary
EXPLANATION
Ephemeral = lasting very short time.
Q.522
Medium
Correct sentence?
Correct Answer:
B. Neither of them is correct.
EXPLANATION
Neither takes singular verb.
Q.523
Easy
"Bite the bullet" means?
Correct Answer:
B. Endure pain bravely
EXPLANATION
Endure a painful situation courageously.
Q.524
Medium
"Plethora" means?
Correct Answer:
B. Excess amount
EXPLANATION
Plethora = excessive amount.
Q.525
Medium
Passive voice: "The teacher teaches the students."
Correct Answer:
A. Students are taught by the teacher.
EXPLANATION
Simple present passive form.
Q.526
Medium
"Achilles heel" means?
Correct Answer:
B. Weak/vulnerable point
EXPLANATION
Idiom for a vulnerable weakness.
Q.527
Medium
Antonym of "Frugal"?
Correct Answer:
C. Extravagant
EXPLANATION
Frugal=spending carefully. Antonym=Extravagant.
Q.528
Easy
Error: "He have been waiting for an hour."
Correct Answer:
B. have been
EXPLANATION
Should be "has been" - singular subject.
Q.529
Medium
One word for person who speaks many languages?
Correct Answer:
C. Polyglot
EXPLANATION
Polyglot = speaks multiple languages.
Q.530
Medium
Word meaning "to officially cancel a law"?
Correct Answer:
A. Repeal
EXPLANATION
Repeal = officially cancel a law.