Exercise-13
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.Upheaval
(A) outcome                           (B) slow change
(C) upward turn           (D) radical change
2. Patron
 (A) person of noble birth  (B) venerable old man
 (C) capable person     (D) one who gives encouragement to others
3. Scavenger
 (A) worthless person   (B) a bird that lives on decaying flesh
 (C) kind of beetle      (D) one who mocks
4. Myriad
 (A) bright             (B) imaginary
(C) very great number  (D) variety
5. Obliterate
 (A) to blot out         (B) slow down
(C) block up           (D) decline
6. Malediction
(A) a curse against someone (B) farewell words
(C) omen              (D) a closing prayer
7. Notoriety
 (A) public shame      (B) unpleasant experience
(C) wrong option       (D) unfavourably known
8. Lachrymose
 (A) impious           (B) moist
(C) mournful           (D) unimpressive
9. Fusillade
 (A) confusion          (B) unwarranted aggression
 (B) excitement         (D) sustained outburst of criticism
10. Reminiscent
(A) deserving to be remembered       (B) remembrance
 (C) reminding one of   (D) revival
11. Sonorous
 (A) sleepy             (B) loud
(C) bring               (D) heavy
12. Trumpery
 (A) treasure           (B) trick
(C) rubbish            (D) useless argument
13. Expertise
 (A) experience         (B) skill
(C) smartness          (D) art of expressing
14. Genesis
 (A) beginning          (B) style
(C) movement          (D) relevant
15. Humane
(A) human species      (B) kind-hearted
(C) destitute            (D) humorous
Answers:-
1.DÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 2.D
3.AÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 4.D
5.AÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 6.C
7.DÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 8.C
9.DÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 10.B
11.AÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â 12.C
13.BÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â 14.A
15.B