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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.

 

to pilfer or steal (something, especially an item of small value) in a casual way.

 

A) to loot B) to filch
C) to rip off D) to plunder
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) to filch

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given.

Incapacitate

A) Cripple B) Facilitate
C) Maim D) Immobilize
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Facilitate

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Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences and click the button corresponding to it.

Favouritism shown by a person in power to his relatives

A) Formalism B) Red­tapism
C) Nepotism D) Bureaucracy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Nepotism

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

 

A drop in the ocean

 

A) Even a small gesture means a lot to a needy person. B) To lose someone in a huge crowd.
C) A scolding which has no effect on a stubborn person. D) A very small amount compared with what is needed or expected.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) A very small amount compared with what is needed or expected.

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.

 

A person motivated by irrational enthusiasm.

A) moderate B) conservative
C) fanatic D) fan
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) fanatic

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence.

An upright bar, post, or frame forming a support or barrier

A) Repose B) Stanchion
C) Recumbent D) Supine
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Stanchion

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In the given question, an idiom/phrase highlighted in bold is given in a sentence. Choose the most suitable meaning of the idiom/phrase.

I heard it on the grapevine that the vacancies are going to be increased this year for many posts.

A) To hear some official news about something B) To inform people about something
C) To acquire information by unofficial communication D)  To be sure of something
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) To acquire information by unofficial communication

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The idiom “to hear it on the grapevine” means to hear about something from informal communication or to hear a gossip. The above sentence talks about the rumour that is spread about the number of vacancies for various posts. Hence, option 3 is correct.

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

To steal someone's thunder

A) To share the secret of a person just before that person was supposed to receive praise B) To defuse the ego of an egoistic person
C) To plagiarize work done by others D) To do a job before another person can do it and take away the credit
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) To do a job before another person can do it and take away the credit

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