Direction: In questions given below out of four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given word/sentence.
1. Extreme old age when a man behaves like a fool
A. Imbecility
B. Senility
C. Dotage
D. Superannuation
2. A person of good understanding knowledge and reasoning power
A. Expert
B. Intellectual
C. Snob
D. Literate
3. A style in which a writer makes a display of his knowledge
A. Pedantic
B. Verbose
C. Pompous
D. Ornate
4. One who eats everything
A. Omnivorous
B. Omniscient
C. Irrestible
D. Insolvent
5. The custom or practice of having more than one husband at same time
A. Polygyny
B. Polyphony
C. Polyandry
D. Polychromy
6. One who sacrifices his life for a cause
A. Patriot
B. Martyr
C. Revolutionary
D. Soldier
7. A person who brings goods illegally into the country
A. Importer
B. Exporter
C. Fraud
D. Smuggler
8. Detailed plan of journey
A. Travelogue
B. Travelkit
C. Schedule
D. Itinerary
9. A school boy who cuts classes frequently is a
A. Defeatist
B. Sycophant
C. Truant
D. Martinet
10. Medical study of skin and its diseases
A. Dermatology
B. Endocrinology
C. Gynealogy
D. Orthopaedics
11. A dramatic performance
A. Mask
B. Mosque
C. Masque
D. Mascot
12. Having superior or intellectual interests and tastes
A. Elite
B. Highbrow
C. Sophisticated
D. Fastidious
13. A light sailing boat built specially for racing
A. Canoe
B. Yacht
C. Frigate
D. Dinghy
14. Present opposing arguments or evidence
A. Criticise
B. Rebuff
C. Reprimand
D. Rebut
15. A drawing on transparent paper
A. Red print
B. Blue print
C. Negative
D. Transparency
16. A remedy for all diseases
A. Stoic
B. Marvel
C. Panacea
D. Recompense
17. In a state of tension or anxiety or suspense
A. Off balance
B. Depressed
C. Diffused
D. On tenterhooks
18. A small shop that sells fashionable clothes, cosmetics, etc.
A. Store
B. Stall
C. Boutique
D. Booth
19. A disease of mind causing an uncontrollable desire to steal
A. Schizophrenia
B. Claustrophobia
C. Kleptomania
D. Magolomania
20. To accustom oneself to a foreign climate
A. Adapt
B. Adopt
C. Accustom
D. Acclimatise
ANSWERS
1. C
2. B
3. A
4. A
5. C
6. B
7. D
8. D
9. C
10. A
11. C
12. B
13. B
14. D
15. D
16. C
17. D
18. C
19. C
20. D
