Vocabulary
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Q201.A person who cannot read or write
Correct Answer: A
Illiterate means unable to read or write.
Q202.A person who compiles a dictionary
Correct Answer: A
A lexicographer is a person who writes or compiles dictionaries.
Q203.A place where birds are kept
Correct Answer: A
An aviary is a large enclosure for keeping birds.
Q204.A speech delivered without preparation
Correct Answer: D
Extempore/extemporaneous both mean spoken without preparation.
Q205.A story in verse form
Correct Answer: A
A ballad is a poem narrating a story, often in verse.
Q206.An expert in handwriting
Correct Answer: B
A calligrapher is skilled in the art of beautiful handwriting.
Q207.Fear of being in enclosed spaces
Correct Answer: A
Claustrophobia is an extreme fear of confined spaces.
Q208.Government by the wealthy
Correct Answer: A
Plutocracy is a society governed by the wealthy.
Q209.Murder of one's mother
Correct Answer: A
Matricide is the killing of one's mother.
Q210.One who believes that everything is uncertain
Correct Answer: A
A skeptic is a person who questions accepted opinions.
Q211.The killing of one's own king or ruler
Correct Answer: C
Regicide is the killing of a king.
Q212.The sound produced by a lion
Correct Answer: A
Lions roar.
Q213.The study of coins and medals
Correct Answer: A
Numismatics is the study or collection of currency.
Q214.The study of the earth's surface
Correct Answer: C
Geography is the study of the earth's surface and its features.
Q215.Synonym of "Abate" is:
Correct Answer: A
Abate means to become less intense or widespread.
Q216.Synonym of "Ample" is:
Correct Answer: A
Ample means enough or more than enough.
Q217.Synonym of "Benevolent" is:
Correct Answer: A
Benevolent means well-meaning and kindly.
Q218.Synonym of "Brisk" is:
Correct Answer: A
Brisk means active and energetic.
Q219.Synonym of "Candid" is:
Correct Answer: A
Candid means truthful and straightforward.
Q220.Synonym of "Coherent" is:
Correct Answer: A
Coherent means logical and consistent.