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1401. "Deer meat "is also called __________?

  • A. venison
  • B. Squab
  • C. Turkey
  • D. Veal

Explanation: Venison is the standard culinary term for deer meat. Squab means young pigeon, while veal is meat from a young calf.

Correct answer: venison

1402. A person who chatters meaninglessly is __________?

  • A. Talkative
  • B. Loquacious
  • C. Voluble
  • D. Garrulous

Explanation: Garrulous describes someone who talks excessively, especially about trivial or meaningless matters. Talkative, loquacious, and voluble mainly indicate frequent or fluent speech without the specific sense of trivial chatter.

Correct answer: Garrulous

1403. A summary statement of commemoration for a dead person.

  • A. Remission
  • B. Helligfernt
  • C. Epitaph
  • D. Samaritan

Explanation: An epitaph is an inscription or brief statement written in memory of a dead person, commonly on a tomb. The other options do not refer to a commemorative memorial statement.

Correct answer: Epitaph

1404. A dramatic performance

  • A. Appraisal
  • B. Voluntary
  • C. Genius
  • D. Masque

Explanation: A masque is a dramatic performance combining acting, music, dancing, and elaborate costumes, especially in its traditional form. The other choices refer to evaluation, choice, or exceptional ability.

Correct answer: Masque

1405. A confusing and difficult problem or question.

  • A. Conundrum
  • B. Memories
  • C. Prodigy
  • D. Pandemonium

Explanation: A conundrum is a confusing, difficult problem or question, often one with no obvious solution. Pandemonium means wild disorder, not a difficult puzzle.

Correct answer: Conundrum

1406. A cinema show which is held in the afternoon.

  • A. Propensity
  • B. Retaliate
  • C. Matinee
  • D. Eternal

Explanation: A matinee is a theatrical or cinema performance held during the daytime, usually in the afternoon. The remaining choices do not refer to a performance time.

Correct answer: Matinee

1407. A child with unusual or remarkable talent.

  • A. shrew
  • B. Bossy
  • C. Prodigy
  • D. linguistic

Explanation: A prodigy is a young person with exceptional or remarkable talent, especially in a particular field. The other options do not describe unusual talent.

Correct answer: Prodigy

1408. The one who knows many languages?

  • A. Cosmopolitan
  • B. Epicure
  • C. Antiquarian
  • D. Polyglot

Explanation: A polyglot is a person who knows or speaks many languages. Cosmopolitan means familiar with or at home in many places, not necessarily multilingual.

Correct answer: Polyglot

1409. The one who is present everywhere?

  • A. Omnipresent
  • B. Omnipotent
  • C. Philanthropist
  • D. None of the above

Explanation: Omnipresent means present everywhere at the same time. Omnipotent means all-powerful, so it describes power rather than presence.

Correct answer: Omnipresent

1410. The one who acts against religion?

  • A. Pessimist
  • B. Heretic
  • C. Illiterate
  • D. Atheist

Explanation: A heretic holds beliefs that conflict with the established teachings of a religion. An atheist denies the existence of God, which is narrower and does not necessarily mean acting against a religion’s teachings.

Correct answer: Heretic