Source: English Quiz
Question 1: He was charged with abetting the murder of an innocent child
Option 1: baffle
Option 2: instigate
Option 3: promote
Option 4: support
Question 2: You are advised to show clemency to the defeated enemy
Option 1: callousness
Option 2: mercy
Option 3: leniency
Option 4: kindness
Question 3: A character without a blemish is a virtue of a leader
Option 1: stigma
Option 2: adornment
Option 3: strength
Option 4: blot
Question 4: A lady of a few words she is given to laconic answers
Option 1: copious
Option 2: lingering
Option 3: terse
Option 4: brief
Question 5: The Board of Directors showered encomium on the Chairman for his liberal policies
Option 1: generosity
Option 2: praise
Option 3: denunciation
Option 4: tribute
Question6: Mrs Nisha made fervent appeal to the members of the club to maintain unity
Option 1: active
Option 2: passionate
Option 3: impassive
Option 4: cold
Question 7:Born in squalid surroundings of the slums she rose to stardom overnight
Option 1: disorderly
Option 2: dirty
Option 3: mean
Option 4: clean
Question 8: There exists rancour between the two brothers
Option 1: devotion
Option 2: harmony
Option 3: animosity
Option 4: enmity
Question 9: How dare you desecrate an idol of this temple
Option 1: defile
Option 2: pollute
Option 3: deify
Option 4: impious
Question 10: The visit of the Vice Chancellor has been deferred in definitely
Option 1: expedited
Option 2: dissolved
Option 3: postponed
Option 4: put off
Answers:
Ans1: baffle
Explanation: abetting- encourage or assist (someone) to do something wrong, in particular to commit a crime.
baffle-to confuse or frustrate completely,
instigate-bring about or initiate (an action or event).
Ans 2: callousness
Explanation: callousness-insensitive and cruel disregard for others.
mercy- kindness that makes you forgive someone, usually someone that you have authority over
leniency-treatment in which someone is punished or judged less strongly or severely than would be expected:
clemency is the act of showing mercy or kindness to an offender or enemy.
Ans 3: adornment
Explanation: blemish-A blemish is any type of mark, spot, discoloration, or flaw that appears on the skin
stigma-a mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person.
adornment-. something that adds attractiveness; ornament; accessory
blot-a dark mark or stain made by ink, paint, dirt, etc.
Ans 4: copious
Explanation: laconic-(of a person, speech, or style of writing) using very few words.
copious- in large amounts; more than enough
terse- smoothly elegant : polished
Ans 5: denunciation
Explanation: encomium-a speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly.
denuciation-very strong public criticism; act of telling authorities about an illegal act.
Ans 6: impassive
Explanation: fervent-having or displaying a passionate intensity.
impassive-not feeling or showing emotion
Ans 7: cleanExplanation: squalid-(of a place) extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially as a result of poverty or neglect
Ans 8: harmony
Explanation: rancour- a feeling of hate and continuing anger about something in the past
enmity-a feeling of hate
animosity a strong feeling of dislike or hatred
harmony is a noun that describes an agreement, such as in feeling, sound, look, feel, or smell.
Ans 9: deify
Explanation: desecrate- to treat disrespectfully
defile-damage the purity or appearance of
deify- worship or regard as a god.
impious- showing a lack of respect for God or religion.
Ans 10: expedited
Explanation: deferred- ( adjective. )postponed or delayed. suspended or withheld for or until a certain time or event
expedited- to cause something to be done or progress more quickly
put off-postpone