Exercise-10
Direction: – Against each key word are given some suggested meanings. Choose the word or phrase which is nearest in meaning to the key word.
1.Acronym
(A) poem of sorrow                   Â
(B) similar meaning
(C) word formed from an abbreviationÂ
(D) pen name used by an author
2.Antiquated
(A) existing since old times          (B) without a name
(C) obsolete                        (D) coming before its time
3.Arcane
(A) common place                  (B) old fashioned
(C) modern                        (D) secret
4. Bowdlerize
 (A) to take out words that might be considered improper  Â
(B) give firmness to
(C) use unnecessary strength                       Â
(D) cut into two or more separate parts
5. Catharsis
 (A) sudden happening         (B) outlet for strong emotions
 (C) anti-climax               (D) informal discussion
6. Deterrent
(A) cleansing substance       (B) defence
(C) restraint of action         (D) warning
7. Extinct
 (A) dull                      (B) wonderful
(C) no longer in existence      (D) still in existence
8. Coeval
 (A) of the same age           (B) dublicate
(C) counterfeit               (D) corresponding
9. Damp squib
(A) insignificant happening   (B) an old technique
(C) unsuccessful attempt      (D) short, shrill cry
10. Prowess
(A) understanding            (B) keenness
(C) eagerness                 (D) bravery
11. Bigamy
(A) biblical reference          Â
(B) having two wives or husbands living
 (C) fruit of a thorny shrub                           Â
(D) ambiguity
12. Braggadocio
 (A) bribery                  (B) empty boasting
(C) misadventure             (D) sad plight
13. Credence
 (A) assurance                (B) beliefÂ
(C) credit                    (D) preference
14. Slake
 (A) rub                      (B) sharpen
 (C) quench                  (D) erase
15. Attrition
(A) attraction                (B) suffering
(C) decline                   (D) friction
Answers:-
1.CÂ Â Â Â Â Â 2.C
3.DÂ Â Â Â Â 4.A
5.BÂ Â Â Â Â 6.C
7.CÂ Â Â Â Â 8.A
9.CÂ Â Â Â Â 10.D
11.BÂ Â Â Â 12.B
13.CÂ Â Â Â 14.C
15.C