What is the meaning of abolish as used in the sentence: If we abolish corporal punishment in schools, the atmosphere will be more conducive to learning.
(tolerate, resume, discontinue, condemn)
discontinue
100
What is the opposite of 'realistic'?
The schedule of work described here was realistic, according to the views of those in authority only.
(impractical, normal, practical, relevant)
practical
100
What is the most suitable answer:
We shall have pears and peaches for our (dessert, desert)
dessert
100
What is the meaning of:
To make a clean breast
to confess about doing something wrong
100
What is the figurative device being used in this sentence:
Millions of years ago, children showed more respect for their elders.
Hyperbole
200
What is the meaning of prolong as used in the sentence: Physical exercise and healthy eating will help to prolong your life.
(lengthen, enrich, promote, assist)
lengthen
200
What is the word which is opposite in meaning to retain?
If you retain your connections here, there will be consequences.
(sever, continue, support, enjoy)
sever
200
What is the most suitable answer:
We can help to (alter, altar) the economic conditions of our country.
alter
200
What is the meaning of:
to bury the hatchet
To put an end to a quarrel
200
What is the figurative device being used in this sentence:
Life is too much like a pathless wood
.Simile
300
What is the meaning of agitated as used in the sentence:
The employer was agitated by the strike action taken by the employees.
(disappointed, perturbed, saddened, pestered)
perturbed
300
What is the opposite of vulnerable?
Under attack, he proved how vulnerable he was.
(defenseless, courageous, formidable, determined)
courageous
300
What is the most suitable answer:
He wore his shirt (loose, lose) in order to be comfortable at work.
loose
300
What is the meaning of:
to smell a rat
to suspect something bad
300
What is the figurative device being used in this sentence:
Death will wait on you until you come.
Personification
400
What is the word closes in meaning to ' insolent' as used in the sentence:
We have no sympathy for John because he has always been insolent to his manager.
(indifferent, unfriendly, rude, uncooperative)
rude
400
What is the opposite of exuberant?
We were surprised by the exuberant welcome we received.
(lavish, spirited, unfriendly, zealous)
unfriendly
400
What is the most suitable answer:
He could not decide (weather, whether) he should attend the conference.
whether
400
What is the meaning of:
To blow your own trumpet
to boast
400
What is the figurative device being used in this sentence:
Old heartbreaks are old wine.
Metaphor
500
What is the word closest in meaning to zealous in the following sentence:
Susan has always been zealous about her work and I am certain she will make good progress.
(busy, pleased, enthusiastic, motivated)
enthusiastic
500
What is the opposite of affluent?
He has always made us feel he was affluent.
(amiable, destitute, brave, considerate).
destitute
500
What is the most suitable answer:
Students perform at different levels in (discreet, discrete) subject areas within the school curriculum.
discrete
500
What is the meaning of:
To take the bull by the horn
To deal with your troubles in a bold way
500
Personification/Alliteration
What is the figurative device being used in this sentence:
The wet winds hum its perfect refrain.