21. The antonym of ‘refrain’ is
(a) React
(b) Avoid
(c) Indulgence
(d) Sunder
Answer:
(c) Indulgence
Explanation:
To “refrain” is to stop oneself from doing something. Its opposite is to indulge or yield to it (indulgence).
22. The meaning of the word ‘abscond’ is
(a) appear
(b) abide
(c) escape
(d) yield
Answer:
(c) escape
Explanation:
“Abscond” means to leave hurriedly and secretly, typically to avoid detection or arrest.
23. The meaning of the work ’embezzle’ is:
(a) misappropriate
(b) receive
(c) compensate
(d) return
Answer:
(a) misappropriate
Explanation:
To “embezzle” means to steal or misappropriate money placed in one’s trust.
24. A ‘black sheep’ is
(a) An unlucky person
(b) A downtrodden
(c) A person with no share in profits
(d) A person who brings disgrace to the family
Answer:
(d) A person who brings disgrace to the family
Explanation:
The idiom “black sheep” is used to describe a family member or group member who is regarded as a disgrace to them.
25. The uncontrollable desire to steal is
(a) Claustrophobia
(b) Kleptomania
(c) Megalomania
(d) Hyperchondria
Answer:
(b) Kleptomania
Explanation:
Kleptomania is an obsessive, recurrent urge to steal.
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