66 Defence English previous year questions on Vocabulary — options free on every question; 7 include the answer & explanation free, the rest unlock with PYQ Pass.
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Give one word for the following expression: One who does things for pleasure and not for money.
aMagician
bAmateur
cEmployee
dClown
✓ Correct answer: b) Amateur
ExplanationThe best option for the expression "One who does things for pleasure and not for money" is: B. Amateur Amateur is the most precise term for someone who engages in an activity for enjoyment, not financial gain.
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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the one which is SIMILAR in meaning to the given word. Prerogative
aPrivilege
bClaim
cGrant
dAfford
✓ Correct answer: a) Privilege
ExplanationThe most similar meaning to "prerogative" is A. Privilege.Prerogative refers to a special right or advantage that someone has because of their position or status.Privilege also signifies a special right, benefit, or advantage that someone enjoys.Claim implies asserting a right or title.Grant means to bestow a right or privilege.Afford refers to having the resources to do or buy something.
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Give one word for the following expression: The expression of spoken sounds by an alphabet.
aAlphabet
bAlphabetic
cAlphabeticiation
dAlphabetism
✓ Correct answer: d) Alphabetism
ExplanationThe best option for the expression "The expression of spoken sounds by an alphabet" is: Alphabetism: This word specifically refers to the ability to understand and use a writing system that represents spoken language with letters.It's the most precise term for the given expression.Therefore, "Alphabetism" is the most suitable one-word answer.
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Choose the correct synonym of the word given below. Garner
aCollect
bDispel
cDisperse
dDissipate
✓ Correct answer: a) Collect
ExplanationThe correct synonym for "garner" is A. Collect.Garner means to acquire or accumulate something, often through effort.Collect also means to gather or bring things together.Dispel, Disperse, and Dissipate all have the opposite meaning of gathering things together.They signify scattering or driving something away.
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Choose the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the given word. Erratic
aAberration
bNormal
cArcade
dSarcastic
✓ Correct answer: b) Normal
ExplanationThe word opposite in meaning to "erratic" is B. Normal.Erratic means unpredictable, irregular, or inconsistent.Normal signifies something that is typical, usual, or expected.It's the opposite of being unpredictable.Aberration can be synonymous with erratic.Arcade is a roofed passageway with shops.Sarcastic describes using mocking or cutting remarks.
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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Walking on thin ice
awalking carefully
bperforming a ballet
cslipping on ice
ddoing something risky
✓ Correct answer: d) doing something risky
ExplanationThe most appropriate meaning of the idiom "walking on thin ice" is D. doing something risky.Doing something risky accurately reflects the figurative meaning of being in a precarious or dangerous situation, just like walking on ice that might break.Living this life is certainly like walking on thin ice.
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Find the meaning of the given idiom. Round peg in a square hole
aUntrustworthy
bInvalid
cIn an unpleasant situation
dA misfit
✓ Correct answer: d) A misfit
ExplanationThe meaning of the idiom "round peg in a square hole" is D. A misfit.A misfit perfectly captures the essence of the idiom - someone who doesn't fit well in a particular situation or role, just like a round peg wouldn't fit in a square hole.
Q8
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Insert the correct idiom. Hey, man, you are absolutely_______here because I’m innocent.
aa devil's advocate
ban eye candy
cset the bar
dbarking up the wrong tree
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Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word. Wrath
aAnger
bHappy
cRage
dFury
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Direction: Choose the most appropriate phrasal verb and fill in the blank: The top and bottom ______ if you pull hard enough.
acome apart
bcome down with
ccome forward
dcome from
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Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Pensive
aFrivolous
bUnreflective
cHollow
dGoofy
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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Ring a bell
ato worship
bto play with a bell
cto dance in a party
dto evoke a memory
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Q13
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Select the option that can be used as a one- word substitute for the given group of words. The nest of a squirrel, typically in the form of a mass of twigs in a tree
aDrey
bHole
cLair
dBurrow
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Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. GRACEFUL
aNatural
bDecorated
cElegant
dArtificial
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Q15
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In the following question, out of the four given options, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Play it by ear.
aTo focus on one thing.
bLast try before giving up.
cAct without preparation.
dA fleeting moment.
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Q16
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Choose the phrasal verb that best fits the blank in the given sentence: The sun _________ on the weary travellers, forcing them to seek the shade of a tree.
abeat against
bbeat up
cbeat down
dbeat back
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Q17
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Choose from the four options, the word that best defines/substitutes the given phrase. "One who does not believe in God"
aDevotee
bTheist
cAtheist
dAnarchist
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Q18
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Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Mitigate
aAppease
bEnhance
cAllay
dReduce
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Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Melancholy
aSadness
bIntimidate
cSlavish
dWit
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Q20
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Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Berate
aSupervise
bReproach
cIndulge
dTrain
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Q21
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Choose the phrasal verb that best fits the blank in the given sentence: The Royale Gardens is a pleasant place to _______.
awalk away
bwalk out
cwalk around
dwalk off
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Q22
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In questions given below, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words. That which cannot be corrected
aIncorrigible
bTangible
cInfallible
dUnintangible
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Q23
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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom: Wet blanket
aPerson who spoils other people's fun
bA misleading advertisement
cA deceptive person
dComforting words
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Q24
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Select the option that is nearest in the meaning to the underlined word Pillage
aPilgrimage
bBuffet
cVoyage
dPlunder
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Q25
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Select the option that is nearest the meaning to the given word Equanimity
aComposure
bIdleness
cSimplicity
dAdversity
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Q26
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Select the option that is opposite in the meaning to the given word. Craving
aComplacency
bDislike
cDiscomfort
dLike
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Q27
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Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word from the given options. The athlete's performance has been _________ of controversy due to allegations of doping.
aunder a cloud
ban ivory tower
cunder an influence
dat the drop
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Q28
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Select the option that is nearest in the meaning to the underlined word Omnipresent
aUnique
bPowerful
cUniversal
dModern
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Q29
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Select the option that is nearest in the meaning to the underlined word. Asunder
aBravery
bInto pieces
cThunder
dBaptism
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Q30
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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom: Turn a blind eye
aTo ignore something that you know is wrong
bHide the ugly truth from someone
cStay away from bad habits
dto feel happy
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Select the option that is nearest in the meaning to the underlined word Fret
aAid
bHinder
cLaugh
dWorry
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Q32
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Select the option that is opposite in the meaning to the underlined word Anathema
aBlessing
bPurity
cAsthma
dCurse
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Q33
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Select the option that is nearest the meaning to the given word Ostentatious
aInconspicuous
bPretentious
cSimple
dWitty
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Q34
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Mark the synonym of the given word: Innocuous
aUnoffending
bObnoxious
cNauseating
dScabrous
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Q35
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Select the option that is antonym to the meaning of the given word Veracity
aTruthfulness
bDeceitfulness
cNefarious
dCupidity
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Q36
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In the following question there is a related pair of words given. Each pair is followed by four other pairs of words. Choose the pair from the given option the pair of words that best expresses the relationship like the original pair. Abjure: Renounce :: Alleviate:?
aLessen
bAmplify
cNationalise
dSimplify
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Q37
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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom: Tuck in
aTo make someone angry
bTo make someone comfortable in bed
cTo scold someone
dTo admire someone
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Q38
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In the following question there is a related pair of words given. Each pair is followed by four other pairs of words. Choose the pair from the given option the pair of words that best expresses the relationship like the original pair. Sculptor:Clay :: Author: ?
awrite
bstory
cplay
dwords
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Q39
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Select the option that is opposite in the meaning to the underlined word Laud
aCensure
bPraise
cObserve
dNullify
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Q40
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An idiom is given below, followed by four possible meanings. Select the option that best conveys the meaning of the idiom. To ride on Shank's mare
aTo undertake a journey without adequate preparation
bTo travel on foot
cTo move independently without external support
dTo rely on personal effort rather than material resources
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Q41
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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. In hot waters
aTo be in trouble
bTo dip in hot water
cTo be in a hot climate
dTo feel relaxed
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Q42
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Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. STIFF
aStrong
bTender
cRigid
dTight
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Q43
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Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Sovereign
aPaternal
bImperial
cGod-fearing
dAncestral
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Q44
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Which of the following definitions best describes the phrasal verb "cut in"?
aTo make a sharp object penetrate something
bTo interrupt or intrude on a conversation or activity
cTo start running very fast
dTo physically lift someone or something up
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Q45
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Choose the word which is most closely the same to the meaning of the given words: Ambiguous
aClear
bDoubtful
cLarge
dComplicated
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Q46
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Choose the appropriate antonym for the highlighted word in the given sentence. Incessant rains inundated low lying areas.
aOccasional
bUninterrupted
cContinual
dCeaseless
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Q47
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Fill in the blank with an appropriate, word chosen from the given alternatives: Rain has _______ normal life of citizens in Mumbai.
asunk
bshowered
cstruck
dbattered
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Q48
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Choose the option that best expresses the meaning of the highlighted idiom/phrase: How can you be as fresh as a daisy so early in the morning?
aenergetic
binnocent
cflushed
ddelicate
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Q49
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Choose the most appropriate phrasal verb. I am very excited to meet you, you can _______ on me any time.
adrop off
bdrop out
cdrop back
ddrop in
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Q50
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Select the most appropriate synonym of the given Exemplary
aBad
bOrdinary
cExcellent
dAverage
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Q51
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Select the option that can be used as a one- word substitute for the given group of words. Money collected from people for a cause.
aCollection
bDeposit
cFund
dSavings
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Q52
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Select the option that can be used as a one- word substitute for the given group of words. Loud enough to be heard.
aAudible
bAudit
cAudacious
dAudacity
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Q53
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Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Proficient
aGlamorous
bAccomplished
cCallous
dRecalcitrant
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Q54
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Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Excessive
aModerate
bFlow
cInordinate
dDesirable
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Select the option that can be used as a one- word substitute for the given group of words. One who looks at the bright side of things/situations
aSaint
bOptimist
cPessimist
dScientist
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Q56
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Select the synonym of 'instinctive':
aArtificial
bLearned
cIntrinsic
dAcquired
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Q57
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Choose the meaning of the underlined idiom/phrase in the given sentence. He threw cold water over the project that the secretary had prepared.
arejected
bencouraged
ccleared
ddiscouraged
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Q58
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Choose the word similar in meaning to the word given below : Doubt
aignorance
bdullness
cmistake
dmisgiving
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Choose the word opposite in meaning to the word given below : Reveal
aappeal
bconceal
cvenal
dslake
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Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Hospitality
aComplaint
bColdness
cCordiality
dWrathful
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Q61
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Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Obligatory
aUnnecessary
bCompulsory
cChosen
dOptional
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Q62
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Select the sentence that has the correct use of spellings from the given options.
aIn spite of the challenges possed by the pandamic, the company adapted to remotework and successfully maintained productivity levels.
bIn spite of the challenges posed by the pandamic, the company adapted to remotework and successfuly maintained productvity levels.
cIn spite of the challenges posed by the pandemic, the company adapted to remotework and successfully maintained productivity levels.
dIn spite of the challenges possed by the pandemic, the company adapted to remotework and succesfully maintained productevity levels.
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Q63
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Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. AMASS
acollect
bhorde
cheap
ddistribute
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Directions: In the following question, a word is given in bold. Choose the option that is the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Predilection
aDislike
bPreference
cIgnorance
dApathy
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Directions: In these questions, choose the word opposite in meaning to the word given in the bold. Procrastinate
aExperiment
bExpedite
cExclude
dPropagate
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Choose the word which best expresses nearly the same meaning of the given word. MITIGATE
aHeighten
bRelieve
cMisuse
dPacify
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