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Q :  

Select the most appropriate word for the given group of words.

A person who eats the flesh of other human beings.

(A) cannibal

(B) savage

(C) tribal

(D) aborigine

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

(A) cannibal - A person who eats the flesh of other human beings is called a "cannibal."


Q :  

Select the most appropriate word for the given group of words.

A slowly moving mass or river of ice

(A) glacier

(B) typhoon

(C) avalanche

(D) blizzard

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

(A) glacier - A slowly moving mass or river of ice is known as a "glacier."


Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

Q :  

An arched structure in a garden having climbing plants

(A) Shelter

(B) Pergola

(C) Path

(D) Shed

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
(B) Pergola - An arched structure in a garden having climbing plants is called a "pergola."



Q :  

Select the most appropriate word for the given group of words.

A person who is absolutely necessary for someone or something

(A) indelible

(B) indispensable

(C) ineffable

(D) infallible

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

(B) indispensable - A person who is absolutely necessary for someone or something is "indispensable."


Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

Q :  

The one who loves mankind

(A) Pessimist

(B) Misogynist

(C) Optimist

(D) Philanthropist

Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

(D) Philanthropist - The one who loves mankind is referred to as a "philanthropist."


Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

Q :  

Someone who is reserved and shy.

(A) Introvert

(B) Extrovert

(C) Chauffeur

(D) Talkative

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

Explanation: An introvert is a person who tends to be reserved, enjoys solitude, and may be shy or reticent in social situations.


Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

Q :  

Photographers who follow celebrities to get their pictures to sell them

(A) Paparazzi

(B) Reporter

(C) Editor

(D) Interviewer

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

Explanation: Paparazzi refers to photographers who aggressively pursue celebrities to capture candid photos, often for sale to media outlets.


Q :  

Tick the correct option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

A short text written on tombstone

(A) Celibacy

(B) Epitaph

(C) Calligraphy

(D) Extempore

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

Explanation: An epitaph is a brief inscription on a tombstone in memory of the deceased.


Q :  

A person who does not believe in the existence of God:

(A) Theist

(B) Heretic

(C) Atheist

(D) Fanatic

Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

An atheist is someone who lacks belief in the existence of deities or gods.


Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

Q :  

One who is a boot licker and flatterer.

(A) Gold-digger

(B) Gregarious

(C) Sycophant

(D) Manipulative

Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
A sycophant is a person who acts obsequiously towards someone important to gain advantage, often by excessive flattery.



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