Daily Vocabulary practice test - Oct 03, 2014

Daily Vocabulary practice test – Oct 03, 2014

Choose the word closest in meaning to the given word.
1. Paroxysm

a.) paralysis
b.) fear
c.) spasm
d.) furore

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2. Maschismo

a.) good looks
b.) arrogance
c.) exaggerated masculinity
d.) male chauvinism

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3. Sedate

a.) shy
b.) calm
c.) impressive
d.) compassion

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4. Nomenclature

a.) class
b.) name
c.) species
d.) terminology

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5. Straddle

a.) wander
b.) tie up
c.) to halt
d.) have one leg on either side of.

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6. Eccentric

a.) egoist
b.) unconventional
c.) traditional
d.) abnormal

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7. Decelerate

a.) to slow down
b.) to decrease
c.) to destroy
d.) free

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8. Temerity

a.) ruthless
b.) recklessness
c.) hardship
d.) fecundity

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9. Blandishment

a.) flattery
b.) aloofness
c.) showing off
d.) nullify

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10. Prognosis

a.) preface
b.) identify a disease
c.) forecast
d.) presume

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Choose the pair of words which have a relationship similar to that between the given pair of words.

11. Ballistics : Projectiles

a.) Entomology : Insects
b.) Aeronautics : Satellites
c.) Oneirology : Dreams
d.) Orthopedics : Musculoskeletal system

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12. Woollen : Cold

a.) Seat belt : Car
b.) Knee guards : Skating
c.) Cotton: Hot
d.) Socks : Shoes

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13. Reindeer : Fawn

a.) Goldfish : Fingerling
b.) Monkey : baby
c.) Bear : Pooh
d.) Tom : Jerry

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