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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.

 

Level playing field

 

A) A game played where the weaker side is given an advantage to make it a fair fight B) A situation in which everyone has a fair and equal chance of succeeding
C) A game where you progress level by level D) A game which appears unfair but is actually fair
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) A situation in which everyone has a fair and equal chance of succeeding

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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 feeling of unease or embarrassment; awkwardness.

 

A) slag B) declivity
C) prolapse D) discomfiture
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) discomfiture

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Who is the author of the Indian English Novel 'No Other World' published in 2017?

A) Nidhi Chanani B) Amish Tripathi
C) Rahul Mehta D) Chetan Bhagat
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rahul Mehta

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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.
Will-o-the wisp

A) Something that is impossible to get or achieve. B) To keep off an unwanted and undesirable person.
C) To spend recklessly. D) Accept or leave the offer.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Something that is impossible to get or achieve.

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase. Cry in the wilderness

A) Upset the balance B) An unrealistic demand
C) To defeated completely D) A sudden shock
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) An unrealistic demand

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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.
In a jiffy

A) Fail to win appreciation B) In an appropriate manner
C) Something that is done very quickly D) To fall in love
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Something that is done very quickly

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

Tremulous

A) Feeble B) Frugal
C) Stable D) Vital
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Stable

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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.
Couch potato

A) An old person who has old­fashioned ideas. B) A person who prefers to watch television.
C) A person who does not seem very friendly. D) Someone who stays calm and does not show their emotions.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) A person who prefers to watch television.

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