18 Questions
Why is 'the poor' used instead of 'poor' in the text?
Because 'the poor' is used as a collective noun referring to poor people.
What does the word 'panacea' mean?
A remedy for all diseases or problems.
Which term is the antonym of 'attract'?
Disgust
What does the field of 'entomology' study?
Insects.
Which word is a synonym for 'skillful'?
Adroit
What is the meaning of the word 'facsimile'?
An exact copy of written material.
What is the most appropriate meaning of the idiom 'To keep a good table'?
To offer sumptuous food to one’s guests
Select the ANTONYM of the word 'repel' to fill in the blank: Her bright blue eyes ________ everyone in the party.
attract
Which option is an appropriately spelled word from the given sentence?
Persistent
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words: Study of science of insects
Entomology
What is the most appropriate meaning of the idiom 'The new electric car costs an arm and a leg'?
Is very expensive
Which option is an appropriately spelled word from the given sentence?
Deserted
What does the idiom 'costs an arm and a leg' mean?
Is very expensive
Which of the following words is spelled incorrectly?
Percecution
What is the meaning of the phrase 'to keep a good table'?
To provide lavish food to guests
Which of the following is a synonym for 'amenable'?
Compliant
What is the antonym of 'leisure'?
Working
What does 'vacillate' mean?
To be indecisive
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