Correct the sentence: 'The company's expansion plan was shelved after the investors decided to cut their losses and pull the plug.'

The correct answer is C: Remove 'and pull the plug' as redundant. Using both 'cut their losses' and 'pull the plug' is redundant as both convey stopping/ending something. Choose one idiom.

The philanthropist's _______ contributions to education have transformed thousands of lives.

The correct answer is B: munificent. Munificent means generous and lavish. It fits with 'transformed thousands of lives'.

Which word best completes the sentence? 'The scientist's _____ approach to research earned her international recognition.'

The correct answer is A: meticulous. 'Meticulous' means careful and precise, fitting the context of earning recognition for research.

Cloze Test: 'The phenomenon of 'quiet quitting' has become increasingly _____ among Gen Z workers who prioritize work-life balance over career advancement.'

The correct answer is C: prevalent. 'Prevalent' means widespread. The sentence discusses how this phenomenon is increasingly common among Gen Z workers.

A person who writes for newspapers and magazines is called a ___.

The correct answer is A: Journalist. Journalist writes news for media. Novelist writes long fictional works, Poet writes poems, Columnist writes regular opinion pieces.

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Q.151 Medium Antonyms

In the sentence 'His candid remarks were in stark contrast to her evasive responses.' Find the antonym of 'candid'.

A Honest

B Forthright

C Evasive

D Transparent

Correct Answer: C. Evasive

EXPLANATION

Candid means frank and honest. Evasive means avoiding direct answers, making it the antonym.

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Q.152 Medium Antonyms

Which option provides the best antonym for 'ABSCOND'?

A Flee

B Escape

C Surrender

D Depart

Correct Answer: C. Surrender

EXPLANATION

Abscond means to leave secretly. Surrender, meaning to give oneself up, is the nearest antonym.

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Q.153 Medium Antonyms

Read the passage and answer: 'The reform movement was vigorous and energetic, unlike the previous sluggish administration.' The antonym of 'vigorous' in this context is ___.

A Weak

B Sluggish

C Lethargic

D All of the above

Correct Answer: D. All of the above

EXPLANATION

Vigorous means forceful and energetic. Weak, sluggish, and lethargic all represent opposite meanings.

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Q.154 Medium Antonyms

The opposite of 'PROLIFIC' would be ___.

A Fertile

B Fruitful

C Barren

D Productive

Correct Answer: C. Barren

EXPLANATION

Prolific means producing much fruit, foliage, or many offspring; fertile and productive. Barren is the opposite.

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Q.155 Medium Antonyms

Which word is LEAST similar in meaning to 'EPHEMERAL'?

A Temporary

B Transient

C Permanent

D Fleeting

Correct Answer: C. Permanent

EXPLANATION

Ephemeral means lasting a very short time. Permanent means lasting indefinitely, making it the antonym.

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Q.156 Medium Vocabulary & Synonyms

The word 'EPHEMERAL' most nearly means:

A Permanent and enduring

B Temporary and short-lived

C Universal and widespread

D Profound and meaningful

Correct Answer: B. Temporary and short-lived

EXPLANATION

'Ephemeral' describes something lasting only briefly or for a short time; temporary and short-lived is the correct meaning.

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Q.157 Medium Vocabulary & Synonyms

Identify the sentence with an error among the following: A) The data suggests that remote work has increased productivity levels. B) Each of the employees have received their performance bonuses. C) Neither the manager nor the team members was satisfied. D) The series of reforms have yielded positive results.

A A

B B

C C

D D

Correct Answer: B. B

EXPLANATION

In sentence B, 'each' is singular, so the verb should be 'has' not 'have'. The subject 'each of the employees' takes a singular verb.

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Q.158 Medium Vocabulary & Synonyms

Select the word that best completes the passage: 'The environmental activist's speech was so _____ that it compelled the audience to take immediate action for climate change mitigation.'

A Monotonous

B Pertinent

C Cogent

D Diffident

Correct Answer: C. Cogent

EXPLANATION

'Cogent' means compelling and convincing, which fits the context of a speech that compels action. 'Pertinent' means relevant but lacks the persuasive quality.

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Q.159 Medium Vocabulary & Synonyms

Arrange these sentences in logical order: A) Digital literacy has become essential in modern workplaces. B) Many organizations now require basic coding knowledge. C) Therefore, educational institutions are updating their curricula. D) This shift reflects the growing demand for tech-savvy professionals.

A A-B-D-C

B A-D-B-C

C B-A-C-D

D D-A-B-C

Correct Answer: B. A-D-B-C

EXPLANATION

The logical flow is: A (introduces the topic), D (explains the reason), B (provides examples), C (concludes with the consequence).

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Q.160 Medium Vocabulary & Synonyms

Choose the most appropriate synonym for 'OBFUSCATE':

A Clarify

B Simplify

C Confuse or obscure

D Demonstrate

Correct Answer: C. Confuse or obscure

EXPLANATION

'Obfuscate' means to make unclear, confuse, or obscure the meaning of something deliberately.

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