English Language Quiz For Bank Foundation 2023 -17th October

Directions (1-5): In each of the following questions, a word is given followed by five options. Find the word which is most similar in meaning with the given word and mark that as your answer.

Q1.
Aphorism
(a) Craven
(b) Vestige
(c) Plumb
(d) Maxim
(e) Reticent

Q2.
Genial
(a) Deign
(b) Amiable
(c) Capricious
(d) Chaff
(e) Innate

Q3.
Prevaricate
(a) Wrangle
(b) Emulate
(c) Corroborate
(d) Equivocate
(e) Capitulate

Q4.
Enervate
(a) Affable
(b) Interminable
(c) Foreboding
(d) Rend
(e) Exhaust

Q5.
Redolent
(a) Evocative
(b) Stint
(c) Fresco
(d) Dutiful
(e) Parity

Solutions

S1. Ans. (d)
Sol. Aphorism: a pithy observation which contains a general truth.
Maxim: a short, pithy statement expressing a general truth or rule of conduct.
Craven: lacking even the rudiments of courage; abjectly fearful
Vestige: an indication that something has been present
Plumb: examine thoroughly and in great depth
Reticent: not inclined to talk or provide information

S2. Ans. (b)
Sol. Genial: friendly and cheerful.
Amiable: having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner.
Innate: not established by conditioning or learning
Deign: do something that one considers to be below one’s dignity
Capricious: so great in size, force, or extent as to elicit awe
Chaff: material consisting of seed coverings and pieces of stem

S3. Ans. (d)
Sol. Prevaricate: speak or act in an evasive way.
Wrangle: quarrel noisily, angrily, or disruptively
Emulate: match or surpass (a person or achievement), typically by imitation.
Corroborate: confirm or give support to (a statement, theory, or finding).
Equivocate: use ambiguous language so as to conceal the truth or avoid committing oneself.
Capitulate: cease to resist an opponent or an unwelcome demand; yield.

S4. Ans. (e)
Sol. Enervate: make (someone) feel drained of energy or vitality.
Exhaust: make (someone) feel very tired.
Affable: diffusing warmth and friendliness
Interminable: tiresomely long; seemingly without end
Foreboding: a feeling of evil to come
Rend: tear or be torn violently

S5. Ans. (a)
Sol. Redolent: strongly reminiscent
Evocative: bringing strong images, memories, or feelings to mind.
Stint: An unbroken period of time during which you do something
Fresco: A mural done with watercolor on wet plaster
Dutiful: Willingly obedient out of a sense of respect
Parity: Functional equality