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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.

 

At the eleventh hour

 

A) At the last moment B) Very late at night.
C) At a very odd time. D) Luckily have sufficient time to wrap up things.  
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) At the last moment

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

Incentive

A) Impetus B) Stimulus
C) Enticement D) Hindrance
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Hindrance

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In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.

Call in question

A) Summon as a witness B) Doubtful
C) Prove a theory D) Challenge
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Challenge

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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.

A substance easily evaporated at normal temperatures

A) Volatile B) Steadfast
C) Enduring D) Definite
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Volatile

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

A funeral poem

A) Elegy B) Pandemonium
C) Parody D) SonnetSonnet
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Elegy

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

A) Annoying B) Revengeful
C) Incidental D) Rigorous
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Rigorous

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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.
Live from hand to mouth

A) Filthy rich people B) To be dependent on others
C) To have enough money to live on and nothing extra D) Living in miserable conditions.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) To have enough money to live on and nothing extra

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Choose the word that best defines the given phrase ‘Able to use both hands alike’

A) Dexterous B) Ambidextrous
C) Skilful D) Expert
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Ambidextrous

Explanation:
Ambidextrous people have the ability to use both hands with equal dexterity. Ambidextrous describes someone who can use either hand to write.
Dexterous means showing skills.
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