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Welcome to Online English Section with explanation in AffairsCloud.com. Here we are providing vocabulary test based on the some difficult words , which is important for IBPS PO/CLERK/LIC AAO/RRB & SSC CGL EXAM and other competitive exams.

  1. Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of ichthyosaurs?
    1) Fish-like
    2)The branch of zoology that treats of fishes
    3) A fossil reptile
    4) Frigidly
    5) None of these
    Answer – 3)
    Explanation : ichthyic adj. Fish-like.
    ichthyology n. The branch of zoology that treats of fishes
    ichthyosaurs n. A fossil reptile
    icily adv. Frigidly

  2. Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of iconoclast?
    1) The state of being icy
    2)An image or likeness
    3) An image-breaker
    4) To make to conform to some mental or imaginary standard
    5) None of these
    Answer – 3)
    Explanation : iciness n. The state of being icy
    icon n. An image or likeness
    iconoclast n. An image-breaker
    idealize v. To make to conform to some mental or imaginary standard

  3. Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of idiosyncrasy?
    1) A mental quality or habit peculiar to an individual
    2)To regard with inordinate love or admiration
    3) Low in character or purpose
    4) Shameful
    5) None of these
    Answer – 1)
    Explanation : idiosyncrasy n. A mental quality or habit peculiar to an individual
    idolize v. To regard with inordinate love or admiration
    ignoble adj. Low in character or purpose
    ignominious adj. Shameful

  4. Choose the word which best expresses the meaning ofillegitimate?
    1) A Greek epic poem describing scenes from the siege of Troy
    2)Not according to law
    3) Undecipherable
    4) Unlawfully begotten
    5) None of these
    Answer – 4)
    Explanation : Iliad n. A Greek epic poem describing scenes from the siege of Troy
    illegal adj. Not according to law
    illegible adj. Undecipherable
    illegitimate adj. Unlawfully begotten

  5. Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of ill-natured?
    1) Stingy
    2)Unlawful
    3) Boundless
    4) Having little or no book-learning
    5) None of these
    Answer – 5)
    Explanation : illiberal adj. Stingy.
    illicit adj. Unlawful.
    illimitable adj. Boundless.
    illiterate adj. Having little or no book-learning

  6. Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of illuminate?
    1) That which may be used to produce light
    2)To supply with light
    3) To make bright or clear
    4) An unreal image presented to the senses
    5) None of these
    Answer – 2)
    Explanation : illuminant n. That which may be used to produce light
    illuminate v. To supply with light
    illumine v. To make bright or clear
    illusion n. An unreal image presented to the senses

  7. hich best expresses the meaning of imbroglio?
    1) Deceiving or tending to deceive, as by false appearance
    2)Fancied
    3) To drink or take in
    4) A misunderstanding attended by ill feeling, perplexity, or strife
    5) None of these
    Answer – 4)
    Explanation : illusory adj. Deceiving or tending to deceive, as by false appearance
    imaginary adj. Fancied
    imbibe v. To drink or take in
    imbroglio n. A misunderstanding attended by ill feeling, perplexity, or strife

  8. Choose the word which best expresses the meaning ofimbrue?
    1) To wet or moisten
    2)That which is made as a likeness or copy
    3) One who makes in imitation
    4) Without spot or blemish
    5) None of these
    Answer – 1)
    Explanation : imbrue v. To wet or moisten
    imitation n. That which is made as a likeness or copy
    imitator n. One who makes in imitation
    immaculate adj. Without spot or blemish

  9. Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of immeasurable?
    1) Of no essential consequence
    2)Not full-grown
    3) Indefinitely extensive
    4) Very great in degree, extent, size
    5) None of these
    Answer – 3)
    Explanation : immaterial adj. Of no essential consequence
    immature adj. Not full-grown
    immeasurable adj. Indefinitely extensive
    immense adj. Very great in degree, extent, size

  10. Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of imminent?
    1) To plunge or dip entirely under water or other fluid
    2)Dangerous and close at hand
    3) The act of plunging or dipping entirely under water or another fluid
    4) Impending evil or danger
    5) None of these
    Answer – 2)
    Explanation : immerse v. To plunge or dip entirely under water or other fluid
    imminent adj. Dangerous and close at hand
    immersion n. The act of plunging or dipping entirely under water or another fluid
    imminence n. Impending evil or danger





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