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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

Stern

• Lenient

• Young

• Stem

• Strict

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

Citadel

• Metropolis

• Mansion

• Fortress

• Palace

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

Aberration

• Justification

• Intensification

• Deviation

• Rationality

In the following question, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word and mark it.

Dormant

• Active

• Inactive

• Dorsal

• Domestic

In the following question, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word and mark it.

Tranquility

• Disturbance

• Quiet

• Serenity

• Peace

In the following question, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word and mark it.

Dwindle

• Decrease

• Diminsh

• Shrink

• Increase

In the following question, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

Acquiring a job is a cakewalk for a student who has good academic performance coupled with good attitude.

• walk away with a cake

• a difficult achievement

• a walkway made with cakes

• an easy achievement

In the following question, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

Let sleeping dogs lie.

• Do not bring up an old controversial issue

• Dogs can raise tempers

• Do not allow dogs to stand

• Prevent dog mobility

In the following question, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

To get admission in present-day educational institutions, all children should be born with a silver spoon in the mouth.

• be born to silver spoon manufacturer

• always hold a silver spoon

• be born with silver spoon

• be born in a rich family

In the following question, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

A man of straw means

• a worthy fellow

• an unreasonable person

• a man of no substance

• a very active person