Vocabulary

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Q141.One who is skilled in many languages

Medium
A Linguist
B Multilingual
C Polyglot
D Bilingual
One Word Substitution CSS

Correct Answer: C

A polyglot is a person who knows and uses several languages.

Q142.One who is unable to speak

Easy
A Dumb
B Deaf
C Blind
D Lame
One Word Substitution PPSC

Correct Answer: A

Dumb (or mute) refers to someone who cannot speak.

Q143.Study of the origin of words

Medium
A Zoology
B Etymology
C Archaeology
D Anthropology
One Word Substitution PMS

Correct Answer: B

Etymology is the study of the origin and history of words.

Q144.The place where milk is processed

Easy
A Dairy
B Bakery
C Cannery
D Distillery
One Word Substitution FPSC

Correct Answer: A

A dairy is an establishment for processing milk.

Q145.What does "Tenacious" mean?

Medium
A Weak
B Persistent
C Careless
D Fragile
Word Meanings CSS

Correct Answer: B

"Tenacious" means tending to keep a firm hold; persistent.

Q146.What does "Verbose" mean?

Medium
A Brief
B Concise
C Using too many words
D Quiet
Word Meanings PMS

Correct Answer: C

"Verbose" means using more words than needed.

Q147.What does "Wane" mean?

Medium
A Grow
B Decrease or decline
C Improve
D Strengthen
Word Meanings CSS

Correct Answer: B

"Wane" means to decrease in vigor, power, or extent.

Q148.What does "Xenophobia" mean?

Medium
A Fear of darkness
B Fear or dislike of foreigners
C Love of strangers
D Fear of heights
Word Meanings PPSC

Correct Answer: B

"Xenophobia" is the dislike of or prejudice against people from other countries.

Q149.What does "Yearn" mean?

Easy
A Hate
B Long for
C Fear
D Ignore
Word Meanings CSS

Correct Answer: B

"Yearn" means to have an intense longing for something.

Q150.What does "Zealous" mean?

Easy
A Indifferent
B Inactive
C Enthusiastic
D Calm
Word Meanings PMS

Correct Answer: C

"Zealous" means having great energy or enthusiasm.

Q151.What does "Acumen" mean?

Hard
A Foolishness
B Sharpness of mind
C Dullness
D Weakness
Word Meanings CSS

Correct Answer: B

"Acumen" means the ability to make good judgements.

Q152.What does "Banal" mean?

Hard
A Original
B Interesting
C Commonplace, lacking originality
D Unique
Word Meanings PPSC

Correct Answer: C

"Banal" means so lacking in originality as to be obvious and boring.

Q153.What does "Camaraderie" mean?

Medium
A Rivalry
B Mutual trust and friendship
C Hostility
D Competition
Word Meanings CSS

Correct Answer: B

"Camaraderie" means mutual trust and friendship among people.

Q154.What does "Decorum" mean?

Medium
A Disorder
B Proper behavior and good taste
C Rudeness
D Chaos
Word Meanings PMS

Correct Answer: B

"Decorum" means behavior in keeping with good taste and propriety.

Q155.Antonym of "Plausible":

Medium
A Believable
B Unlikely
C Possible
D Credible
Antonyms PMS

Correct Answer: B

"Plausible" means seeming reasonable; its antonym is "unlikely".

Q156.Antonym of "Prudent":

Medium
A Careful
B Rash
C Wise
D Cautious
Antonyms CSS

Correct Answer: B

"Prudent" means acting with care; antonym is "rash" (acting without thought).

Q157.Antonym of "Reluctant":

Easy
A Unwilling
B Eager
C Hesitant
D Loath
Antonyms PPSC

Correct Answer: B

"Reluctant" means unwilling; antonym is "eager".

Q158.Antonym of "Transient":

Medium
A Brief
B Permanent
C Short-lived
D Fleeting
Antonyms CSS

Correct Answer: B

"Transient" means lasting only a short time; antonym is "permanent".

Q159.Antonym of "Volatile":

Medium
A Unstable
B Stable
C Explosive
D Unpredictable
Antonyms PMS

Correct Answer: B

"Volatile" means liable to change rapidly; antonym is "stable".

Q160.Synonym of "Enigmatic":

Hard
A Clear
B Puzzling
C Obvious
D Simple
Synonyms CSS

Correct Answer: B

"Enigmatic" means mysterious or difficult to understand.