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English Questions: Vocabulary test – 5

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

  1. Which of the following spelling incorrect in the given context ?
    1) accrediet
    2) accumulate
    3) abduction
    4) abed
    5) All are correct
    Answer – 1) accrediet
    Explanation : accredit – To give credit or authority to.
    Accumulate – To become greater in quantity or number.
    abduction – A carrying away of a person against his will, or illegally.
    abed – In bed; on a bed.

  2. Which of the following spelling incorrect in the given context ?
    1) acme
    2 acoustic
    3) acquaint
    4) acqaiesce
    5) All are correct
    Answer – 4) acqaiesce
    Explanation : acme – The highest point, or summit.
    acoustic – Pertaining to the act or sense of hearing.
    acquaint – To make familiar or conversant.
    acquiesce – To comply; submit.

  3. Which of the following spelling incorrect in the given context ?
    1) acquiescence
    2) acquire
    3) acquisition
    4) acquit
    5) All are correct
    Answer – 5) All are correct
    Explanation : acquiescence – Passive consent.
    acquire – To get as one’s own.
    acquisition – Anything gained, or made one’s own, usually by effort or labor.
    acquit – To free or clear, as from accusation.

  4. Which of the following spelling incorrect in the given context ?
    1) abrade
    2) abresion
    3) abridge
    4) abridgment
    5) All are correct
    Answer – 2) abresion
    Explanation : abrade – To wear away the surface or some part of by friction.
    abrasion – That which is rubbed off.
    abridge – To make shorter in words, keeping the essential features, leaning out minor particles.
    abridgment – A condensed form as of a book or play.

  5. Which of the following spelling incorrect in the given context ?
    1) acrimonious
    2) acrimony
    3) actionabel
    4) actuality
    5) All are correct
    Answer – 3) actionabel
    Explanation : acrimonious – Full of bitterness.
    acrimony – Sharpness or bitterness of speech or temper.
    actionable – Affording cause for instituting an action, as trespass, slanderous words.
    actuality – Any reality.

  6. Which of the following spelling incorrect in the given context ?
    1) abrupt
    2) abscess
    3) abscession
    4) abscond
    5) All are correct
    Answer – 3) abscession
    Explanation : abrupt – Beginning, ending, or changing suddenly or with a break.
    abscess – A Collection of pus in a cavity formed within some tissue of the body.
    abscission – The act of cutting off, as in a surgical operation.
    abscond – To depart suddenly and secretly, as for the purpose of escaping arrest.

  7. Which of the following spelling incorrect in the given context?
    1) absence
    2) absent-minded
    3) absolution
    4) absolve
    5) All are correct
    Answer – 5) All are correct
    Explanation : absence – The fact of not being present or available.
    absent-minded – Lacking in attention to immediate surroundings or business.
    absolution – Forgiveness, or passing over of offenses.
    absolve – To free from sin or its penalties.

  8. Which of the following spelling incorrect in the given context ?
    1) adherence
    2) adherent
    3) adhesion
    4) adiu
    5) All are correct
    Answer – 4) adiu
    Explanation : adherence – Attachment.
    adherent – Clinging or sticking fast.
    adhesion – The state of being attached or joined.
    adieu – Good-by; farewell.

  9. Which of the following spelling incorrect in the given context ?
    1) abstruise
    2 absurd
    3) abundant
    4) abusive
    5) All are correct
    Answer – 1) abstruise
    Explanation : abstruse – Dealing with matters difficult to be understood.
    absurd – Inconsistent with reason or common sense.
    abundant – Plentiful.
    abusive – Employing harsh words or ill treatment.

  10. Which of the following spelling incorrect in the given context ?
    1) adjuration
    2) adjutent
    3) administrator
    4) admissible
    5) All are correct
    Answer – 2) adjutent
    Explanation : adjuration – A vehement appeal.
    adjutant – Auxiliary.
    administrator – One who manages affairs of any kind.
    admissible – Having the right or privilege of entry.





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