Free Vocabulary MCQs with Answers

2971. Things have got out of hand; we must take steps to _ the situation.

• A. Rectify
• B. Pacify
• C. Purify
• D. Testify

Explanation: Rectify means to correct, put right.When things go wrong we make them right thus Rectify is the correct word.

2972. George Orwell's Animal Farm is a stinging _ on the Russian revolution.

• A. Myth
• B. Satire
• C. Fallacy
• D. Legend

Explanation: As the word stinging suggests this must be something not so good for history thus the word Satire correctly follows.

2973. All the _ and ceremony of the royal wedding were telecast on the national television circuit.

• A. Festival
• B. Romp
• C. Pomp
• D. Happiness

Explanation: Pomp is a celebration or festive display.From the information above it is clear that Pomp is the word best suited in the sentence given above.

2974. The authorities have _ that the plane to Beirut was hijacked over the Indian Ocean.

• A. Assured
• B. Confirmed
• C. Committed
• D. Ensured

Explanation: Confirmed means when the truth or validity of something is attested to. In the context of this sentence, 'confirmed' makes the most sense. Assured means characterized by certainty or security; to be guaranteed Committed means dedicated to something. Ensured means to make sure of something.

2975. He had a heart attack and all attempts to _ him failed.

• A. Renew
• B. Resuscitate
• C. Revise
• D. Refurnish

Explanation: Resuscitate means to revive from unconsciousness or apparent death.Renew : to resume after an interruption Revise: to examine and make corrections Refurnish: to furnish again or differently

2976. The _ stench of dead animals and plants made Mumtaz ill.

• A. Putrid
• B. Purified
• C. Perturbed
• D. Purchase

Explanation: Putrid is a fetid smell decaying or rotting organic matterPurified: cleansedPerturbed: unsettled, anxious or concerned Purchase: to buy

2977. While going up the hills by bus, she felt _ inside.

• A. Fishy
• B. Itchy
• C. Queasy
• D. Squeezy

Explanation: Queasy: feeling sick or nauseous Fishy: feeling of doubt or suspicion Itchy: causing an itchSqueezy: flexible

2978. Choose the word that best fits in with the meaning of the sentence as a whole. Indolence gives vent to _ disposition in human life.

• A. Static
• B. Enthusiastic
• C. Energetic
• D. Filthy

Explanation: Static means to be stationary/to stop. It fits in the question as indolence (laziness) means to not move and not do work.Enthusiastic and energetic are antonyms and do not fit in.Filthy means dirty which also does not fit in.

2979. Indolence gives vent to _ disposition in human life.

• A. Static
• B. Enthusiastic
• C. Energetic
• D. Filthy

Explanation: Indolence refers to laziness or a lack of motivation or effort. When a person is indolent, they tend to be inactive or lethargic, resulting in a static disposition.

2980. The Quaid's _ enthusiasm led the Muslims of Indo-Pak to independence.

• A. Passionate
• B. Latent
• C. Onerous
• D. Threatening

Explanation: Onerous means involving a great amount of effort, difficulty, or responsibility. "Onerous" suggests that Quaid's enthusiasm was characterized by a significant and challenging burden, indicating the determination and hard work required to achieve independence.