Practice Paper on Prepositions- PART XVII
- “Magnanimous” means: a. generous b. petty c. selfish d. strict Answer: a. generous
- A “panacea” is: a. an explanation b. a cure-all c. a disease d. a mystery Answer: b. a cure-all
- “Quixotic” refers to: a. practical b. realistic c. idealistic and impractical d. boring Answer: c. idealistic and impractical
- “Egregious” mistake is: a. minor b. obvious and shocking c. hidden d. forgivable Answer: b. obvious and shocking
- The word “obdurate” means: a. stubborn b. flexible c. compassionate d. weak Answer: a. stubborn
- “Vituperate” means: a. to praise b. to scold harshly c. to ignore d. to encourage Answer: b. to scold harshly
- “Esoteric” knowledge is: a. widely known b. specialized and obscure c. common sense d. foolish Answer: b. specialized and obscure
- “Pusillanimous” person is: a. brave b. cowardly c. energetic d. intelligent Answer: b. cowardly
- “Sagacious” leader is: a. foolish b. wise c. silent d. weak Answer: b. wise
- “Capricious” behavior is: a. predictable b. changeable c. steady d. rational Answer: b. changeable