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2631. The money, property, etc that is used to start or operate a business is called?

  • A. Cost
  • B. Asset
  • C. Capital Investment
  • D. Fiscal status

Explanation: Capital refers to the money, property, or other resources used to start or operate a business. It can include funds, assets, and investments used to finance a company's operations, growth, and expansion.

Correct answer: Capital Investment

2632. The Queen of England bestowed a title upon the man who saved her life from a fatal accident. What does the underlined word mean?

  • A. Conferred
  • B. Discard
  • C. Withdrawn
  • D. Retailed

Explanation: "Bestowed" means to give or confer something, such as a title, honor, or gift, upon someone in a formal or official manner. In this context, the Queen of England formally gave a title to the man who saved her life as a way of recognizing and rewarding his heroic actions.

Correct answer: Conferred

2633. "To cut off the head"This idiom means:

  • A. Defrock
  • B. Decapitate
  • C. Impaled
  • D. Urbanite

Explanation: The idiom "to cut off the head" means to remove or get rid of the leader, chief, or most important person in a group, organization, or system. It can also be used literally to mean beheading or decapitating someone. However, in modern usage, it's often used figuratively to mean removing someone from a position of power or authority.

Correct answer: Decapitate

2634. "I will not tolerate his rudeness."Choose the sentence that has the same meaning as the above sentence.

  • A. I cannot put up for his rudeness.
  • B. I cannot put up with his rudeness.
  • C. I cannot put up to his rudeness.
  • D. I cannot put up by his rudeness.

Explanation: "Put up with" means to tolerate, which correctly conveys the meaning of the original sentence.

Correct answer: I cannot put up with his rudeness.

2635. Choose a synonym for the underlined word;Vicissitudes of life are unexpected; nothing remains the same.

  • A. Changes
  • B. Evils
  • C. Mistakes
  • D. Rules

Explanation: "Vicissitudes" refer to the ups and downs or changes in life.

Correct answer: Changes

2636. The most appropriate antonym for "abridge" is:

  • A. Condense
  • B. Lengthen
  • C. Shorten
  • D. Reduce

Explanation: "Abridge" means to shorten, so its opposite is to lengthen. Hence, "lengthen" is the correct answer.

Correct answer: Lengthen

2637. Choose the correct option to complete the given analogy:A lion is to a pride as a goose is to a _ .

  • A. Feather
  • B. Flock
  • C. Gander
  • D. Pot

Explanation: The correct option is Flock.A group of geese is called a "flock," just like a group of lions is a "pride."

Correct answer: Flock

2638. Choose the most appropriate antonym for "abandonment":

  • A. Cessation
  • B. Stoppage
  • C. Halt
  • D. Extension

Explanation: Abandonment: It refers to the act of leaving or deserting something or someone completely, often with no intention of returning or resuming any responsibility or care.Extension: The word "extension" can mean an act of extending, prolonging, or continuing something. It involves expanding or elongating a particular situation or period.The relationship between "extension" and "abandonment" as potential antonyms lies in their opposite implications:"Abandonment" involves leaving or discontinuing something."Extension" involves prolonging or continuing something.Hence, it is the correct answer.

Correct answer: Extension

2639. The word "frugality" means:

  • A. Economical
  • B. Enthusiasm
  • C. Foolishness
  • D. Effective

Explanation: Frugality means being careful to use only as much money, food, etc.So, 'economical' is the best option.

Correct answer: Economical

2640. The word "CREDENTIALS" mean:

  • A. Trust
  • B. Qualification
  • C. Credits
  • D. Belief

Explanation: The most suitable meaning for the word "credentials" is 'qualification'. Hence, option B is the correct option.

Correct answer: Qualification