Q.1 Despite his wealth, he was very ______ in his lifestyle, avoiding any extravagance.
lavish
modest
arrogant
boastful
Explanation - The sentence indicates he avoids extravagance, which matches 'modest'.
Correct answer is: modest
Q.2 The scientist made a ______ discovery that could change the field of medicine.
trivial
significant
mundane
ordinary
Explanation - 'Could change the field of medicine' implies the discovery is important, hence 'significant'.
Correct answer is: significant
Q.3 She spoke so quietly that her words were almost ______ to the audience.
audible
inaudible
loud
clear
Explanation - The context 'almost' implies the words could not be heard properly, meaning 'inaudible'.
Correct answer is: inaudible
Q.4 The new policy aims to ______ economic growth while ensuring environmental protection.
hinder
promote
ignore
suppress
Explanation - A policy that aims at growth and protection is designed to encourage or 'promote' development.
Correct answer is: promote
Q.5 He tried to remain calm, but the situation made him ______ with anger.
seethe
rejoice
relax
ignore
Explanation - 'Seethe' means to be filled with intense but unexpressed anger, fitting the context.
Correct answer is: seethe
Q.6 The politician’s speech was full of ______, making it hard to understand his true intentions.
clarity
ambiguity
precision
certainty
Explanation - 'Full of ambiguity' indicates the speech was unclear or open to multiple interpretations.
Correct answer is: ambiguity
Q.7 Regular exercise is essential for maintaining good ______ and mental health.
illness
fitness
lethargy
weakness
Explanation - Exercise helps maintain 'fitness', which aligns with the context of health.
Correct answer is: fitness
Q.8 The company decided to ______ its operations overseas to reduce costs.
expand
relocate
terminate
ignore
Explanation - 'Relocate' fits as the company moves operations overseas.
Correct answer is: relocate
Q.9 The mountain peak was hidden by a thick ______ of clouds.
blanket
fragment
line
sheet
Explanation - 'Blanket of clouds' is an idiomatic way to describe heavy cloud coverage.
Correct answer is: blanket
Q.10 She was known for her ______ attitude, always ready to help anyone in need.
selfish
generous
arrogant
rude
Explanation - The context 'ready to help' indicates a 'generous' nature.
Correct answer is: generous
Q.11 The film was praised for its ______ depiction of historical events.
fictional
accurate
imaginary
misleading
Explanation - Being praised indicates the depiction was 'accurate' rather than misleading or fictional.
Correct answer is: accurate
Q.12 The teacher asked the students to ______ their assignments before submission.
submit
revise
ignore
discard
Explanation - 'Revise' fits as the teacher wants students to review their assignments before submission.
Correct answer is: revise
Q.13 Despite the heavy rain, the team showed ______ in completing the project on time.
laziness
diligence
negligence
carelessness
Explanation - 'Diligence' means careful and persistent work, which suits the context.
Correct answer is: diligence
Q.14 The government announced new measures to ______ inflation and stabilize the economy.
control
ignore
worsen
increase
Explanation - Measures to stabilize the economy are intended to 'control' inflation.
Correct answer is: control
Q.15 The patient’s condition improved after the doctor prescribed the correct ______.
medicine
diet
exercise
vitamin
Explanation - Improvement in condition due to a prescription points to 'medicine'.
Correct answer is: medicine
Q.16 The scientist tried to ______ the results to make them fit his hypothesis.
manipulate
ignore
observe
publish
Explanation - 'Manipulate' fits as he altered results to suit his hypothesis.
Correct answer is: manipulate
Q.17 Her speech was so ______ that everyone in the hall was moved to tears.
boring
inspiring
insensitive
confusing
Explanation - Being moved to tears indicates the speech was 'inspiring'.
Correct answer is: inspiring
Q.18 The manager requested a ______ report on the company’s financial status.
brief
comprehensive
vague
incomplete
Explanation - 'Comprehensive' fits as it covers the full financial status.
Correct answer is: comprehensive
Q.19 The sudden power outage caused ______ in the entire city.
chaos
order
tranquility
peace
Explanation - A power outage leads to 'chaos', not order or peace.
Correct answer is: chaos
Q.20 To maintain good relations, it is important to communicate with ______.
clarity
ambiguity
confusion
obscurity
Explanation - Good relations require clear communication, hence 'clarity'.
Correct answer is: clarity
Q.21 The detective could ______ the mystery after careful analysis of the clues.
solve
ignore
create
hide
Explanation - Careful analysis helps the detective 'solve' the mystery.
Correct answer is: solve
Q.22 Her performance was ______, earning her a standing ovation from the audience.
mediocre
outstanding
poor
average
Explanation - Earning a standing ovation implies the performance was 'outstanding'.
Correct answer is: outstanding
Q.23 The teacher’s feedback helped the student to ______ his essay before final submission.
improve
ignore
destroy
skip
Explanation - Feedback is meant to help the student 'improve' the essay.
Correct answer is: improve
Q.24 The negotiations failed because both sides refused to ______ on their demands.
compromise
insist
ignore
dominate
Explanation - Refusal to yield indicates they did not 'compromise'.
Correct answer is: compromise
Q.25 The engineer devised an ______ solution to the complex technical problem.
inefficient
innovative
ordinary
redundant
Explanation - A complex problem requires a creative or 'innovative' solution.
Correct answer is: innovative