Vocabulary MCQs for CET Graduate
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CET Graduate — Vocabulary
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Question 1 of 20
The sentence 'He had ________ before the performance' indicates that he was nervous. Fill in the blank with the appropriate idiom.
Question 2 of 20
Consider the following statements regarding continuous semantic scales: 1. 'Middle-aged' mathematically serves as the definitive intermediary stage on the continuous chronological spectrum between 'Young' and 'Old'. 2. The word 'Medium' acts as the precise logical middle ground for the spatial gradable antonyms 'High' and 'Low'. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Question 3 of 20
If an individual is described as 'Obscure' in their field, what kind of person is their direct opposite?
Question 4 of 20
If a tumor found during a medical screening is declared 'Malignant', what vocabulary word acts as the exact antonym to describe a tumor that is gentle and non-harmful?
Question 5 of 20
Which specific blood vessel functions as the direct opposite of an Artery by carrying blood back to the heart?
Question 6 of 20
If a spy operates in a strictly 'Clandestine' manner, which of the following actions would immediately compromise their mission by violating the core definition of the word?
Question 7 of 20
Assertion (A): 'Laudatory' and 'Praising' are the correct exact antonyms for the word 'Derogatory'. Reason (R): 'Derogatory' involves interrogating someone to bring their reputation down, meaning its opposite must involve uplifting their reputation.
Question 8 of 20
Which of the following prefixes specifically denotes doing something 'badly', 'wrongly', or 'incorrectly'?
Question 9 of 20
Consider the word 'Fast'. When it acts as an auto-antonym, what are its two contradicting meanings?
Question 10 of 20
Which of the following words correctly replaces the blank to represent the antonym of the underlined word? He presented a *genuine* artifact to the museum, but the curator suspected it was ________.
Question 11 of 20
What is the structural difference between 'Antithesis' and 'Oxymoron'?
Question 12 of 20
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Assertion (A): The word 'Sordid' can be easily distinguished from words like 'Optimistic' and 'Benevolent' without knowing its exact definition. Reason (R): 'Sordid' possesses a strongly negative emotional valence (sleazy, vile), whereas 'Optimistic' and 'Benevolent' inherently carry a positive tone, allowing differentiation through tone mapping.
Question 13 of 20
Which of the following is NOT an accurate interpretation of the word 'Assuage'?
Question 14 of 20
Statement I: The term 'Spiteful' is an exact synonym for 'Vindictive'. Statement II: Both terms denote an individual with a high level of psychological resilience and forgiveness. Determine the validity of the statements.
Question 15 of 20
To accurately solve a 'Cloze Test' requiring contextual synonym replacement, what specific shortcut technique guarantees a grammatically and logically flawless selection?
Question 16 of 20
Given below are two statements: one is labeled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Assertion (A): The word 'Sanction' is an example of an auto-antonym or contronym. Reason (R): 'Sanction' can mean 'to officially approve' in one context, and 'to impose a penalty' in another, effectively serving as its own opposite. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Question 17 of 20
Choose the most appropriate definition that accurately describes the term 'Integrity'.
Question 18 of 20
Which word best describes a person who behaves with arrogant superiority and looks down upon others?
Question 19 of 20
Identify the antonym of the word 'Brevity'.
Question 20 of 20