Autobiography The biography of a man

Part––1 written by himself

Autocracy A government by one man
One Word Substitution Explanatory Sentence Autograph A person’s own handwriting
Accelerate To hasten the progress or The right of self-
Autonomy
increase the speed government
Accomplice A partner in a crime Medical examination of a
Autopsy
Adolescence The period between dead body
boyhood and youth Aviary A place where birds are kept
Agenda A list of the topics to be Barometer An instrument for
discussed at a meeting measuring atmospheric
Aggravate To increase the intensity of pressure
a disease A woman who cannot conceive
Barren
Aisle The passage between the
seats in a church Barricade A barrier across a street or
road
Alimony ( Money paid to a divorced
wife Bastard, Illegitimate A child not born of legal
parents
Ambidextrous A person having ability to
use the left and the right Bellicose A person who is in the habit
hand equally of quarrelling
A statement which has Bibliophile A great lover of books
Ambiguous
several interpretation Bigot A person who has prejudiced
Amphibian An animal that can live both religious views
on land and in water Bigotry/Fanaticism Religious intolerance
Anachronism Something out of harmony
with time Binoculars An instrument for seeing
Annihilate To destroy completely distant objects more clearly
Anonymous Not bearing the name of the Biography The life history of a person
writer written by another
Anthropology The study of the human Biology The science deals with
origin, institutions and beliefs insects and plants
Antibiotic A medicine that destroys Blaspheme To use dirty language
bacteria against God or religion
Antidote A medicine given to Blasphemy Impious words uttered
counteract poison against God
Antiquary A person who collects Blockade Shutting up of a place by
ancient relics enemy forces
Antiseptic A substance which kills Blonde A woman who has a fair
germs complexion and light hair
Apiary A place where bees are A covered stall at a fair
Booth
kept
An artificial tank for keeping Botany The science of vegetable
Aquarium
live fish with water and plants life and plants
Animals living in water Boycott To prevent all social or
Aquatic
commercial relations
Archaeology The study or science of A persons who works in brass
Brazier
historical relics, monuments
A work or expression which Brewery A factory for manufacturing
Archaism
is longer in use wine
A government by the nobles Brittle Liable to be easily broken
Aristocracy
Understand something totally Bureaucracy A government run by officials
Assimilate
A foreteller to things by the Bursar The treasurer of a college
Astrologer
stars or university
A person who studies the Camera An apparatus for taking
Astronomer
stars photographs
Cannibals Animals living on human flesh
Carcass The dead body of an animal
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Atheist A person who does not
believe in God Cardiograph An instrument for tracing
Auditorium A part of a theatre where the movement of heart
audience sits Cardiologist A doctor who treats heart
diseases
Carnivorous Animals living on meat longer in use
Cartographer A persons who draws maps Dead lock A situation which brings
progress to a stand still
Cartoon A humorous illustration of a
person of thing in newspapers Deadly A thing or disease which
causes death
Cashier, Teller A persons who pays out
money at a bank Defamation Disrepute a person of
eminence
Cassock The gown worn by priests
Democracy The government of people
Catacombs Underground caves with
burying places for the dead Dermatologist A doctor who treats skin
diseases
Catalogue A list of books
Despot A ruler with absolute
Celibacy The state of being unmarried powers
Cellar An underground place for Detective A person who finds out
storing wine and other criminals
alcoholic drinks Diary A notebook in which the events
Chandler A seller of candles of each day are recorded
Charwoman A woman employed to Dictatorship The rule of an autocrat person
clean inside building Dictionary A book that consists of an
Chauffeur One who drives a motor-car alphabetic list of the words
Chauvinism Excessive patriotism with their meaning
Chemistry Scientific study of the Digress To wander away from the
structure of substances main topic
Circumlocution A round about way of Diplomacy The art of conducting
expression negotiations and friendly
relations between nations
Co-existence Friendly relations between Diplomat A person who is engaged in
two nations the diplomacy of his country
Colleague An associate in an office or Directory A book containing names and
profession addresses of the persons
Collusion A secret understanding or Disciple The follower of a religious
agreement between two leader
parties for a harmful A person who has no faith
Dissenter
purpose in the teaching of church
Colporteur One who travels from place Legal separation between
Divorce
to place selling religious husband and wife
articles Cash or kind given by the
Dowry
Compatriot A person belonging to one’s parents of the bride to the
own country bridegroom and his
Complacent A person who is satisfied relatives
with one’s own character One who draws plans
Draughtsman
Compromise A peaceful settlement of
disputes between two Drought An extreme dry weather
parties without any rain fall
An electronic calculating Druggist One who compounds or
Computer
machine sells drugs
One who seller of sweets Eccentric A person who has strange
Confectioner
and pastries habits
A sensitive critic and judge Eccentricity Abnormal traits of a person
Connoisseur
of an art Edible A thing that is fit to be eaten
Contemporary Two Persons living in the as food
same age Effeminate A person who has a physical
Corpse The dead body of a human constitution like that of a
being woman
Cosmology The science of the origin Egoist A person who is self-centered
and history of universe Eligible A person who is qualified
Credulous A person who believes easily for a post
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Curator A person in charge of a Emigrant A person who leaves one
museum country to settle in another
Cytology The study of the cells Encyclopedia A book which gives information
on all branches of knowledge
Dead language A language which is no
Epicurean A person who believes in the soils
theory of eat, drink and be Geology The science of earth crust
merry Germicide A medicine which kills
Epidemic A disease which is prevalent germs
widely at a particular time Gerontology Scientific study of old age
Epilogue The concluding part of a and its problems
drama or a literary work Glossary A list of words with meaning
Episode An incident in a series of and explanations
incidents Glutton A person who is fond a eating
Epitaph Words inscribed on a tomb Golden Jubilee The fiftieth anniversary of
Ethnologist One versed in the science an event
of human races, their Gravitation The attractive force of the
varieties and origin earth
Eunuch A person who is without Gregarious The natural desire of living
sexual organs in a herd
Exhume To dig up a copse Gymnasium A place where physical
Export Sending goods to another exercise are practiced
country for commercial Gynecology The treatment of female
purpose diseases
Extempore A speech delivered without Hallucination Images without objective
previous preparation reality
Famish A person who suffers from Hangar A place for keeping airplanes
starvation Hearse A vehicle for carrying dead
Fanatic A person filled with bodies to the cemetery
excessive religious Hedonist A person who lives for
sentiments pleasure
Fatal A disease which ends in Henpecked/Uxorious A husband who follows the
death dictates of his wife
Fatal blow A blow which may cause Herbalist One who deals in medicinal
death herbs
Fatalist A person who believes in fate Herbivorous Animals that live of grass
Fauna The animals of a particular Hereditary Descending qualities from
region forefathers
Feminist A person who champions Heresy Opinion contrary to accept
the cause of woman doctrines
Fiasco A matter which ends in failure Heterogeneous A combination of diverse
Fishmonger One who deals in fish elements
Fission Splitting of the nucleus of Heterosexual Love or attraction for the
an atom opposite sex
Flirt A woman who is prone to History The study of past events
make mistakes Homicide The killing of human beings
Florist One who deals in flowers Homogeneous A combination of similar
Fortitude The quality of courage in elements
adverse circumstances Homosexuality Love or attraction for the
Fratricide The murder of one’s brother same sex
Fruiterer One who deals in fruits Honorary A post for which no salary is
Funambulist One who walks on ropes paid
Horticulture The art of garden cultivation
Fundamentalism Blind adherence to the
dictates of the religious book Hostler One who looks after horses
Galaxy A group of stars in the sky at an inn
Hutch A place where rabbits are
Garrulous A person who talks much
kept
Genealogy The study of science of a Hygiene The science of health and
person descent from his its preservation
ancestors
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Hypermetropia A stage of long sightedness
Genocide The killing of a race
Hypothesis Supposition made as a
Geography The science of earth and its basis of reasoning
study Iconoclasm Breaking of religious or
Geologist One who studies rocks and
 social images apprenticeship in a hospital
Idolater A person who worships idols Intolerable That cannot be endured or
tolerated
Ignorant Destitute of knowledge
Introspection Self-examination
Illegal Contrary to law
Intuition Immediate apprehension by
Illegible Incapable of being read the mind without reasoning
Illicit Unlawful sexual relationship Invalid A person disabled by illness
Illiterate An uneducated person Invigilator One who watches over
Immigrant A person who comes and students taking an examination
settles in a country Invincible That cannot be conquered
Imminent That is sure to happen Invisible Incapable of being seen
Immunity Protection against infection Invulnerable That cannot be wounded
Impenetrable Incapable of being pierced Irreconcilable Incapable of being reconciled
or penetrated Irrecoverable Incapable of being recovered
Imperceptible Incapable of being perceived Incapable of being repaired
Irreparable
Impotent A woman who is devoid of Incapable of being
irreproachable
sexual powers reproached or censured
Impracticable Incapable of being performed Irritable Liable to be easily made angry
Impregnable Incapable of being seized Isthmus Narrow neck of land
Impunity Exemption from punishment connecting two land mass
Incapable of being reached Janitor A persons who takes care
Inaccessible
or approached of a building
Incapable of being admitted Jaundice A kind of fever which turns
Inadmissible
the face pale
Inapplicable Incapable of being applied A professional rider of
Jockey
Inaudible Incapable of being heard horses in race
Joint A place where two parts are
Inconceivable Incapable of being conceived joined together
Incapable of being corrected Jointure A widow’s portion in property
Incorrigible
Jot A least possible quantity
Incredible, unbelievable Incapable of being believed
Journalism The art and practice of
Indefatigable Incapable of being tired
reporting for newspapers
Indefensible Incapable of being defended and magazines
Indisputable Incapable of being divided Judicious A person who is sound in
Ineligible Incapable of being elected judgment
or chosen Juggler One who performs tricks by
Inexhaustible Incapable of being exhausted sleight of hand
Inexplicable Incapable of being explained Jumbo A big clumsy person or animals
Inexpressible Incapable of being expressed Jurisdiction The extent of a person’s
judgment
Infallible Incapable of committing
Jury A group of judges
errors
Infanticide Murder of a child Kennel A place where dogs are kept
Infectious A disease transmitted by air Kindergarten A school for infants and
or water young children
Inflammable Liable to be easily kindled Knapsack A traveling bag made of
canvas or leather
Inimitable Incapable of being imitated
Insoluble Incapable of being solved Knell A funeral bell
Insolvent A person who cannot pay Kodak A small portable camera
off his debts Kymograph An instrument for recording
Insurmountable Incapable of being passed blood pressure
over or surmounted Laboratory A place where scientific
Intangible That cannot be touched experiments are undertaken
Latent Power hidden in a man
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Intelligentsia A class or group of people
who his independent thinking Laundry A place where clothes are
Internee A graduate of medical washed and ironed
college serving his Lecher A woman man who is over-
sexed
Ledger A book of accounts showing small objects into large ones
debits and credits Migratory A bird that moves from one
Legible That can be read clearly region to another
(hand writing in particular) Mint A place where currency is
Lethal Something designed to coined
cause death and Misanthrope A person who hates mankind
destruction Misogamist A person who hates marriage
Lexicographer One who is compiler of
Misogynist A person who hates woman
dictionary
Linguist A person who is well-versed Monarchy A government by a king
in many languages Monogamy The practice of marrying
Linguistics The study of languages only one wife or husband
Lithography The art of printing drawings Monologue A long speech by one man
and writings on stone Monopoly Exclusive possession of the
Litigant A party to a law suit trade in specific commodity
Liturgy A kind of public worship in a Monotheism A belief that there is only
church one God
Livery A dress meant for servants Monotheist A person who never believes
in many gods
Locust A migratory winged insect
Monotonous Characterized by dull uniformity
Logic The science of reasoning
Mortuary A place where dead bodies
Loquacious A person who talks much are kept temporarily
Lubricant A concentrated oil for Museum A building where the exhibition
lubrication or machinery of antiquities, objects, of art,
Lucrative An undertaking or a and culture are held
profession that fetches Mutiny Revolt against a lawful
handsome profit authority
Lullaby A song designed to put Myopia A stage of short-sightedness
babies to sleep Namesake One who has the same
Lunar Pertaining to the moon name with another
Maiden speech A speech delivered for the Narcotic A drug which produces sleep
first time Naturalize To provide rights to a person
Malefactor A person who does Neologism A new word coined by an
something wrong author
Mammals Animals sucking their Nepotism Undue favor shown by a
mother’s breast person in power to his relatives
Manuscript A paper written by the hand Neurology Branch of the medical
Martyr A person who sacrifices his science which studies the
life for a noble cause nerve system
Materialist A person who is interested in Neurotic A person who suffers from
monetary gain or prosperity nervous disorder
Maternity A stage of motherhood Neutral A person who takes neither
Morning prayer in a church are side in a disorder
Matins
Nominee A person named by
Matricide Murder of a mother someone for a job
Mediaeval Related to middle ages Notorious A person noted for bad
Mediate Negotiate between reputation
opposing parties No-vegetarian A person who eats meat
Memorandum A note to help memory Novice A person who is new to a
Menu A list of dishes available in trade or profession
a restaurant Nucleus The central portion of an atom
Meticulous A person who is very Nudist A hermit who remains naked
particular about every of
Nursery A school for children to play
minute details
and learn together
Metropolitan A person who lived in the
Obituary A notification or a notice of
chief city of a country
a person’s death
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Microphone An instrument for increasing
Observatory A building equipped with a
the volume of the voice
telescope to study and
Microscope An instrument which magnifies
watch stars and planets
Obsolete word A word which is no longer in Perquisite Gain of profit besides one’s
use salary
Octagon An eight sided figure Pessimist A person who always looks
Octogenarian An old person between 80 at the dark side of things
and 90 years of age Philanderer A man who makes
Oculist / ophthalmologist A specialist in eye diseases insincere love
Philanthropist A person who loves mankind
Oligarchy A government ruled by the few Philatelist One who collects postage
stamps
Omnipotent A person who has infinite power
A person who is everywhere Philistine An uncultured person whose
Omnipresent
objectives are purely material
Omniscient A person who has infinite Pimp A woman who brings
knowledge customers for a prostitute
Omnivorous Animals eating all kinds of Plagiarism The act of literary theft
food
Opaque A thing that can not be seen
through Plagiarist An author or writer who
Optimist A person who always looks copies from other books
at the bright side of things Plumber One who works mends
The curved path of a planet water lines or pipes
Orbit
or satellite Plutocracy A government by the rich
Orchard A place where fruits are grown Polyandry The practice of keeping many
husbands at the same time
Orchestra A body of singers equipped
with musical instruments Polygamy The practice of having
many wives at the same
Orphanage A house where parentless
time
children are taken care of
Polyglot One speaking many languages
and brought up
Orthopedist A doctor who treats the Polygyny The custom of having more
diseases of bones than one wife
Ostrich The largest swift-running bird Polytheist A person who believes in
many gods and goddesses
Pacifist A person who is interested in
Portable That can be carried very easily
the complete abolition of war
A remedy for all diseases Posthumous An incident occurring after
Panacea
death
Panorama A complete view of A woman who sells her
Prostitute
surrounding region body for money
Paradox A statement contradictory to Pseudonym A pen name used by an author
a universally accepted view
Psychiatrist A specialist in mental disorders
Paramour Beloved of a married man Pulpit The platform from where a
Parasite A person who lives on the priest delivers his lecture
earnings of others Quadruped A four footed wild and fierce
Parricide Murder of a parent animal
Passport A document allowing Quatrain A stanza of four lines
permission to a person to
Quiet A person who likes to lead
travel abroad
a peaceful life
Patent The right to sell and make
Quintal A weight of hundred
use of some invention kilograms
Pathology The science of the diseases Apparatus for finding out
Radar
of the human body the direction and range of
Patricide Murder of a father aircraft ship
Pawnbroker One who lends money and Radium A precious metal emitting
keeps goods as security bright light
Pedagogy The study of teaching Ransom Money paid for freeing the
Pedant A person who has a keen war prisoners
desire to show off his Reactor An apparatus for the controlled
knowledge and learning production of nuclear energy
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Pediatrics The branch of medical Rebellion An army rising against a
science which deals with government
the diseases of children Red tapism Excessive official formalities
Regicide Murder of a king Stampede A sudden rush of frightened
Regime Method of government animals
Stenographer One who writes shorthand
Reinforce To strengthen by additional
men or material Stevedore One who loads and unloads
Reinstate To restore to its proper place ships
Stoic A person who remains
Remuneration Money given to a person for
indifferent to pain or pleasure
his services
Sty A place where pigs are kept
Renaissance A period of revival art and
literature Suicide The act of killing oneself
Resort A place visited for Superfluous More than necessary
enjoyment or health Supernatural Beyond the power of nature
Resurrection Rising from the dead One who tests diseases by
Surgeon
Reticent A person who is reserved in performing operations
speech Taciturn A person who maintains
Revenue The annual income of the state reservedness in speaking
Revolt General uprising against Tangible Anything that is definite and
the government clear
Rhetoric The art of writing figurative Teetotaller A person who abstains from
language alcoholic drinks
Robot A machine resembling a Telescope An instrument for viewing
person that does mechanical distant objects
routine tasks on command Temporal Something related to
Sacrilege The violation of sacred things worldly matters
Scapegoat A person who is made to bear Tenant A person who stays in a
the blame done by other house by paying rent
Scavenger One who cleans the street Tentative Something done as an
experiment
Scion The young member of a
noble family Theist A person who believed in God
Scripture A holy book Thermometer An instrument for
measuring temperature
Sculptor One who carves in stone
Thud Low and dull sound
Shipwright One who builds ships
Toxicology The study of poisons
Shoemaker, Cobbler One who mends shoes
Tradition A custom or practice
Silhouette A black shadow-like picture passed from one generation
on white background to another
Simultaneous An incident happening at Traitor A person who does not love
the same time his country
Sinecure An office which has a salary Transparent Capable of being seen
but no work through
Skeptic One always doubting Tribute A periodical payment paid to
Slang Words used in common the conqueror by the conquered
language but not in literature Troupe A group of drama artists
Sociology The study of the human Truant A child who stays away
society from school
Sojourn A brief or short stay at a place Ultimatum A final proposal or warning
Soliloquy The act of speaking of given by the government or
oneself aloud a court
Solo A song sung by a single person Unalterable Incapable of being altered
Somnambulist A person who walks in sleep Unanimous The act of agreement by
Sororicide Murder of a sister one and all
Sot A person who is hard-drinker Unavoidable Incapable of being avoided
Sovereignty The supreme power of a state Unbearable Incapable of being borne, or
endured or tolerated
Spendthrift A person who spends
Uncontrollable Incapable of being controlled
money lavishly
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Spinster An unmarried woman Undertaker A tradesman who manages
funerals
Spokesman One who speaks for others
Unintelligible Incapable of being understood
Stable A place where horses are kept
Unique A thing which has not equal
 or comparison to it A. A biography B. A diary
Unjustifiable Incapable of being justified C. A biography D. An autobiography
Unmanageable Incapable of being managed 2. The meaning of the word ‘Obese’ is- (27th PRIMARY)
Unquestionable Incapable of being questioned A. Very fat B. ugly
Upstart A person who has risen into C. Tardy D. obnoxious
prominence from low rank to
wealth 3. A ‘pilgrim’ is a person who undertakes a journey to a -
Usurer One who lends money at (26th PRIMARY)
interest A. Mosque B. New country
Utopian Something that is not C. Holy place D. Bazaar
perfect and ideal
Uxoricide Murder of a wife 4. The word ‘ecological’ is related to- (26th PRIMARY)
Vacillate To waver in opinion or A. Demography B. Pollution
resolution C. Atmosphere D. Environment
Valetudinarian A person who is always 5. ‘Pediatrics’ relates to the treatment of- (26th PRIMARY)
worried over his health
A. Adults B. Children
Vegetarian Animals living on vegetables
C. Women D. Old people
Venal A person who is ready to do
anything for sake of money 6. Misanthropist means- (25th PRIMARY)
Verbatim The repetition of anything A. One who flirts with ladies
word for word B. A person of narrow views
Verbose speech A speech full of too many C. A hater of mankind
words
D. One who believe that God is in everything
Versatile A genius who knows several
things 7. The expression ‘lingua franca’ means- (24th PRIMARY)
Vesper Evening prayer in the church A. International language B. The first language
Veteran A person who is experienced C. The common language D. The French language
in a field
One skilled in the treatment 8. ‘Razzmatazz’ means- (24th PRIMARY)
Veterinarian
of diseases of animals A. A musical instrument B. A well-planned program
Vintner One who deals in wines C. A noisy activity D. A musical activity
Virtuoso A person who has great skill 9. Viable- (24th PRIMARY)
in a art, particularly in music A. Possible B. That can be done
Voluntary An action done with willingness
C. Capable D. That will work
or a service offered to someone
without being asked 10. Gullible- (24th PRIMARY)
Voluptuary A person who is interested A. Foolish
in sexual pleasures B. Willing to believe anything or anyone
Wardrobe An almirah where clothes
C. Simple
are kept
A secret word to call a person D. Easily deceived
Watchword
11. A person whose ‘head’ is in the ‘clouds’ is- (23rd
Water Mark An invisible seal on an
important document PRIMARY)
Waterproof A thing which remains A. Proud B. A day dreamer
undamaged by water C. An aviator D. Useless
Waybill A list of passengers and luggage 12. Parcel (22nd PRIMARY)
Widow A woman who has lost her A. Quarrel B. Piece of land
husband C. Postage D. Unobstructed view
Widower A man whose wife is dead
13. Ruminant (22nd PRIMARY)
Windfall An unexpected fortune or
wealth A. Cud-chewing animal B. Soup
Witticism A clever and amusing saying C. Gossip D. Noise-maker
Zoology Scientific study of the structure, 14. Cul-de-sac (22nd PRIMARY)
form and distribution of animals A. Selection B. Dead end
PSC QUESTIONS ON ONE WORD SUBSTITUTION C. Error D. Bubble
OR, WORD MEANING, OR WORD RELATION 15. The word ‘dilly-dally’ means (20th PRIMARY)
A. To dilute B. Wait impatiently
1. A person who writes about his own life writes- (27th
C. Repeat D. Waste time
PRIMARY)
16. The word ‘Euphemism’ means- (20th PRIMARY) A. Medicine B. Politics
A. Stating one thing like another C. Law D. Technology
B. Description of a disagreeable thing by an agreeable name 29. Many islands make up- (15th PRIMARY)
C. Contrast of words in made in the same sentence A. an isles B. An archipelago
D. A statement is made emphatic by overstatement C. a peninsula D. A continent
17. ‘Blockbuster’ means- (17th PRIMARY) 30. Wisdom (15th PRIMARY)
A. A large solid piece of stone A. B.
B. A Device to cut off a persons head as a punishment
C. D.
C. Something that makes movement difficult
D. A powerful explosive to demolish buildings 31. “Bootleg” means to- (15th PRIMARY)
A. Distribute B. Export
18. ‘Equivocation’ means- (17th PRIMARY)
C. Import D. Smuggle
A. A true statement
B. Equal opportunity of opinions 32. A speech full of too many words is- (14th PRIMARY)
C. Free expression of opinions A. A big speech B. Maiden speech
C. An unimportant speech D. A verbose speech
D. Two contrary things in the same statement
33. One who unduly forwards in rendering services for
19. The word ‘imbibe’ means- (16th PRIMARY)
others is not generally liked in society. --- Which of the
A. To learn B. To ties
following words represents truly the character of the
C. To drink D. To acquire
person mentioned above? (14th PRIMARY)
20. The word ‘homogeneous’ means- (16th PRIMARY) A. Benevolent B. Official
A. Of the same kind B. Of the same place C. Officious D. Bureaucratic
C. Of the same race D. Of the same density 34. Select the answer of the word ‘stagflation’ (13th
21. Something which is obnoxious means that it is- (16th PRIMARY)
PRIMARY) A. Controlled prices
A. Very dangerous B. Very pleasant B. Economic slow down
C. Very ugly D. Very unpleasant C. A disintegrating government
D. Cultural dullness
22. Something that is ‘fresh’ is something- (16th PRIMARY)
A. Recently printed or published 35. What is the meaning of the scuttle? (13th PRIMARY)
B. In fairly good condition A. Abandon B. Be weak
C. Pile up D. Gossip
C. Disrespectful
D. Pleasant 36. What is the meaning of the word ‘stanch’? (13th
PRIMARY)
23. A fantasy is- (16th PRIMARY)
A. To reinforce B. Be weak
A. An imaginary story B. A funny film
C. Smooth out D. Put an end to
C. A history D. A real-life event
37. What is meaning of the word ‘sequence’? (13th
24. An ordinance is- (16th PRIMARY)
PRIMARY)
A. A book B. An arms factory A. To follow B. Round up
C. A news paper journal D. A law C. Withdraw D. Question closely
25. Three score is- (16th PRIMARY) 38. What is the meaning of the word ‘belated’? (13th
A. Thirty times B. Three hundred times PRIMARY)
C. Three times twenty D. More than three A. Complaining B. Off hand
26. The word ‘plurality’ means- (15th PRIMARY) C. Weak D. Tardy
A. The letter’s 39. What is the meaning of the word ‘euphemism’? (13th
B. Men and women PRIMARY)
C. Chaos and confusion A. Vague idea B. In offensive expression
D. The holding of more than one office at a time C. Verbal play D. Wise saying
27. What is the meaning of the word ‘intrepid’? (15th 40. Anything ‘pernicious’ tends to injure or destroy. Something
PRIMARY) which has no such harmful effect is- (13th PRIMARY)
A. Arrogant B. belligerent A. Innocuous B. Innocent
C. Questioning D. Fearless C. Immaculate D. Salutary
28. ‘Plebiscite’ is a term related to- (15th PRIMARY)
Answer Key
 1.D 2A 3C 4D 5B 6C 7C 8C 9 C 10 D
11 B 12 B 13 A 14 B 15 D 16 A 17 D 18 D 19 C 20 A
21 D 22 B 23 A 24 D 25 C 26 D 27 D 28 B 29 B 30 D
31 D 32 D 33 C 34 A 35 B 36 D 37 A 38 D 39 B 40 A