Vocabulary Quiz: Word Meanings and Synonyms
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What does it mean to 'stick one's neck out'?

  • To confront someone
  • To take a risk (correct)
  • To explain in detail
  • To become understood

    • Which word describes a situation that is 'marred'?

  • Enhanced
  • Improved
  • Energized
  • Spoiled (correct)

    • The term 'sanguine' suggests a person is what?

  • Gloomy
  • Cautious
  • Optimistic (correct)
  • Angry

    • What does 'get your walking papers' mean?

    <p>Get fired from a job</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which synonym best describes 'sluggish'?

    <p>Lethargic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'defunct' imply?

    <p>No longer existing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word depicts the meaning of 'impetus'?

    <p>Drive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To 'spell out' something means to?

    <p>Explain in detail</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of 'vituperate'?

    <p>To criticize or insult someone harshly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a synonym of 'lamentable'?

    <p>Deplorable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'jack up' refer to?

    <p>To increase something sharply</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which option is an antonym of 'resilient'?

    <p>Rigid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean to 'egg on' someone?

    <p>To provoke them to take action</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of 'ostrich effect'?

    <p>Ignoring or avoiding negative information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phrase means to do things in an intelligent and well-planned way?

    <p>Play your cards right</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean to be 'between a rock and a hard place'?

    <p>Faced with two equally undesirable alternatives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'leeway' signify in decision-making?

    <p>Freedom to act or decide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes 'rigour'?

    <p>Quality of being thorough and strict</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'impediments' refer to in a broader context?

    <p>Things that hinder or obstruct progress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of 'dissent'?

    <p>The expression of differing opinions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes a counterbalancing action?

    <p>Offset</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is suggested by the term 'conundrum'?

    <p>A confusing or difficult problem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can 'expediting' be defined in a procedural context?

    <p>Speeding up a process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'underpinned' signify in a business context?

    <p>Supported by a solid foundation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a synonym for 'inevitable'?

    <p>Unavoidable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'elicit' mean?

    <p>To draw out</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word is an antonym of 'latent'?

    <p>Active</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'tinkering' imply?

    <p>Experimenting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes 'ambiguity'?

    <p>Inexactness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Driving one up the wall' means to do what?

    <p>Make someone irritated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'days are numbered' signify?

    <p>Will fail soon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phrase suggests something is at the latest stage of development?

    <p>The cutting edge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'dearth' mean?

    <p>A shortage of something</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by 'zero in on'?

    <p>To focus on something specific</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an antonym of 'autonomous'?

    <p>Controlled</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'beat around the bush' imply?

    <p>To avoid the main issue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'chase rainbows' mean?

    <p>To pursue unattainable goals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what context is 'flaccid' used?

    <p>Referring to a lack of firmness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'make hay while the sun shines' suggest?

    <p>Take advantage of favorable conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'exacerbate' imply?

    <p>To make a situation worse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'imminence' primarily refer to?

    <p>The quality of being about to happen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an antonym for 'fragility'?

    <p>Robustness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of 'ameliorate'?

    <p>To make something better</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'endeavour' imply?

    <p>An attempt to achieve a goal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes something that cannot be corrected or improved?

    <p>Incorrigible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'perturbation' refer to in a system?

    <p>A disturbance or disruption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following actions does 'foment' describe?

    <p>To instigate or stir up</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes 'cataclysmic' events?

    <p>Relating to a violent natural event</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Vocabulary for Government Exams

    • Fiduciary: A person or organization acting on behalf of another in a relationship of trust. Example: Banks act as fiduciaries when managing client investments.

    • Deliberative: Relating to careful consideration or discussion before making decisions. Synonyms: thoughtful, consultative, reflective. Antonyms: rash, impulsive, hasty. Example: The committee adopted a deliberative approach to frame the new policies.

    • Acute: Present or experienced to a severe or intense degree. Synonyms: severe, critical, intense. Antonyms: mild, moderate, trivial. Example: The patient was admitted with acute respiratory distress.

    • Foreclosed: Excluded or prevented from consideration or action. Synonyms: blocked, barred, precluded. Antonyms: allowed, permitted, included. Example: Public input was foreclosed during the drafting of the rules.

    • Overwhelmed: Burdened or overpowered emotionally or physically. Synonyms: stunned, inundated, overpowered. Antonyms: composed, underwhelmed, calm. Example: Hospitals were overwhelmed with patients during the initial COVID-19 outbreak.

    • Apropos: With reference to; concerning. Synonyms: regarding, concerning, pertinent. Antonyms: irrelevant, unrelated. Example: The discussion was apropos of the current rise in infections.

    • Cloak: To hide or disguise. Synonyms: conceal, cover, shroud. Antonyms: reveal, uncover, expose. Example: The government's decision-making process was cloaked in secrecy.

    • Pertinent: Relevant or applicable to a particular matter. Synonyms: relevant, appropriate, suitable. Antonyms: irrelevant, unrelated, inapplicable. Example: The issues raised are pertinent to data privacy.

    • Lamentable: Deserving regret or pity. Synonyms: regrettable, unfortunate, deplorable. Antonyms: fortunate, praiseworthy, commendable. Example: The lack of public participation in policy-making is lamentable.

    • Vituperate: To criticize or insult someone harshly or abusively. Synonyms: scold, berate, revile, vilify, abuse. Antonyms: praise, commend, compliment, extol. Example: The politician began to vituperate his opponents during the heated debate.

    • Egg on: to encourage or provoke.

    • Iron out: Resolve or smooth out problems/difficulties.

    • Jack up: Increase something (e.g., prices) sharply.

    • Reel in: Attract or bring someone or something closer.

    • Night owl: Someone who prefers to be awake and active at night.

    • Get a grip: Keep or recover self-control.

    • Between a rock and a hard place: Faced with two equally undesirable alternatives.

    • Whole new ballgame: A completely different, more complex or significant situation.

    • Ostrich effect: Ignoring or avoiding negative information by pretending it doesn't exist. Synonyms: denial, avoidance, ignorance. Antonyms: acknowledgment, awareness, acceptance.

    • Resilient: Able to recover quickly from difficulties or setbacks. Synonyms: flexible, robust, tough. Antonyms: rigid, weak, fragile. Example: Despite the setbacks, the team remained resilient and fought back.

    • Inexptitude: Lack of skill or ability. Synonyms: ineptitude, incapability, clumsiness. Antonyms: competence, skillfulness, aptitude. Example: The team's defeat was due to their batting ineptitude.

    • Flux: Continuous change or movement. Synonyms: uncertainty, instability, fluctuation. Antonyms: stability, steadiness, consistency. Example: The squad was in a state of flux following a string of defeats.

    • Frailty: A weakness or flaw, especially in character or structure. Synonyms: weakness, vulnerability, deficiency. Antonyms: strength, robustness, resilience. Example: The frailty of their batting order was exposed in the series.

    • Adept: Very skilled or proficient at something. Synonyms: skilled, expert, capable. Antonyms: incompetent, unskilled, clumsy. Example: The new player proved to be adept at handling pace bowling.

    • Triumph: A great victory or achievement. Synonyms: victory, success, conquest. Antonyms: defeat, failure, loss. Example: The triumph in the final match boosted the team's morale.

    • Perpetrate: To carry out or commit a harmful, illegal, or immoral action. Example: The team perpetrated several strategic errors during the series.

    • Aversion: A strong dislike or disinclination. Synonyms: hatred, antipathy, repulsion. Antonyms: fondness, affection, liking. Example: He had an aversion to discussing past failures.

    • Blow up: To explode; to become very angry.

    • Do away with: To abolish or get rid of something.

    • Do up: (In the context of this article): A given action relating to the details of something.

    • Pull someone's leg: To deceive someone playfully; tease.

    • Come rain or shine: Even with any and all conditions.

    • Herald: To signal the arrival/announce something publicly. Synonyms: announce, proclaim, signify. Antonyms: conceal, suppress, hide.

    • Leeway: The amount of freedom to act or decide. Synonyms: flexibility, freedom, latitude. Antonyms: restriction, constraint, limitation. Example: The new program gives students leeway to explore subjects.

    • Rigor: The quality of being extremely thorough, accurate or strict. Synonyms: strictness, precision. Antonyms: laxity, leniency, carelessness.

    • Impediments: Things that hinder or obstruct progress. Synonyms: obstacles, barriers, hindrances. Antonyms: aids, facilitators, supports. Example: Universities face several impediments.

    • Dissent: The expression or holding of opinions that differ from those previously held. Synonyms: disagreement, opposition, protest.

    • Offset: A counterbalance or compensatory action to reduce an impact or effect. Synonyms: counteract, balance, counterbalance. Antonyms: exacerbate, aggravate. Example: Planting trees can help offset carbon emissions.

    • Conundrum: A confusing or difficult problem/question. Synonyms: puzzle, enigma, dilemma. Antonyms: solution, clarity, simplicity.

    • Underpinned: Supported or strengthened by a solid foundation. Synonyms: supported, reinforced, bolstered. Antonyms: weakened, undermined, destabilized. Example: The company's success was underpinned by innovative technology.

    • Expedite: Speeding up a process or action. Synonyms: hastening, accelerating, quickening. Antonyms: delaying, hindering, slowing. Example: Expediting the process will benefit the new projects.

    • Omen: A sign or warning of a future event. Synonyms: sign, indication, premonition.

    • Sink in: become understood or accepted

    • Spell out: Explain something in detail

    • Stand up to: Confront or resist

    • Stick one's neck out: Take a risk

    • Get your walking papers: Get fired

    • Cork something up: Suppress or conceal (emotions).

    • Cook someone's goose: Spoil someone's chances of success.

    • Throw caution to the wind: Do something without worrying about risks.

    • Sluggish: Lacking energy or activity; slow moving or inactive.

    • Sanguine: Optimistic or positive especially in a difficult situation.

    • Marred: Impaired the quality or appearance of; disfigured or spoiled. Synonyms: tarnished, blemished, spoiled, ruined. Antonyms: enhanced, improved, repaired, restored.

    • Impetus: The force or energy with which something moves. Synonyms: stimulus, momentum, drive, boost. Antonyms: deterrent, hindrance, restraint, stagnation.

    • Defunct: No longer existing or functioning. Synonyms: obsolete, extinct, inoperative, dead. Antonyms: active, operational, functioning, existent. Example. The factory became defunct.

    • Cripple: To severely damage or weaken something. Synonyms: weaken, impair, paralyze, disable. Antonyms: strengthen, empower, enhance, enable.

    • Elicit: To draw out a response. Synonyms: extract, obtain, evoke, prompt, Antonyms: suppress, hide, cover, ignore.

    • Inevitable: Certain to happen; unavoidable. Synonyms: unavoidable, inescapable, assured, destined. Antonyms: avoidable, uncertain, preventable, optional.

    • Tinkering: Attempting to repair something in a casual way. Synonyms: fiddling, meddling, adjusting, experimenting. Antonyms: repairing, constructing, completing.

    • Ambiguity: Open to more than one interpretation; inexactness. Synonyms: vagueness, uncertainty, obscurity, equivocation. Antonyms: clarity, precision, transparency, certainty.

    • Horse around: To behave in silly or noisy way

    • Naff off: To go away because annoying

    • Slug it out: To fight or compete vigorously until one wins.

    • Stop back: To return to a place visited previously.

    • Catch some Z's: Get some rest, go to sleep

    • Hit the spot: Be exactly what is required

    • Strides: Significant progress in development. Synonyms: progress, advancement, headway. Antonyms: setback, regression, stagnation. Example: The country has made significant strides in renewable energy.

    • Dearth: A scarcity or lack of something. Synonyms: shortage, paucity, insufficiency. Antonyms: abundance, surplus, plenty. Example: The dearth of skilled professionals hindered growth.

    • Exacerbate: To make a problem worse. Synonyms: aggravate, intensify, worsen. Antonyms: alleviate, reduce, improve. Example: The lack of funding will exacerbate issues in the healthcare system.

    • Turmoil: A state of great disturbance. Synonyms: chaos, upheaval, disorder. Antonyms: calm, peace, stability. Example: The country was in political turmoil.

    • Flaccid: Lacking firmness or stiffness. Synonyms: limp, weak, slack. Antonyms: firm, stiff, rigid. Example: The plant's leaves became flaccid.

    • Plausible: Seemingly reasonable or probable.

    • Repercussion: An unintended consequence. Synonyms: consequence, effect, fallout. Antonyms: cause, origin. Example: The environmental repercussions were severe.

    • Perplexing: Completely baffling; very puzzling. antonyms. clear, straightforward, simple.

    • Cursory: Hasty and therefore not thorough. Synonyms: superficial, perfunctory, brief. Antonyms: thorough, detailed, meticulous. Example: A cursory glance revealed errors.

    • Back away: Move backwards away.

    • Cut out: Delete, remove.

    • Nod off: Begin sleeping (usually unintentionally).

    • Turn down: Reject.

    • Climb the ladder: Advance or achieve success in a hierarchy

    • Bury the hatchet: To make peace after a disagreement

    • Water under the bridge: Something that happened and cannot be changed

    • Jump on the bandwagon: Act on a popular trend or activity

    • Tip of the iceberg: A small, insignificant portion of a much larger problem

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