6. The phrase ‘Ex officio’ means
(a) By virtue of previously held position
(b) Former official
(c) By virtue of office
(d) Outside the office
Answer:
(c) By virtue of office
Explanation:
“Ex officio” is a Latin term that translates directly to “by virtue of one’s office or position.”
7. The antonym of ‘Copious’ is
(a) imitable
(b) shortage
(c) shaky
(d) unprecedented
Answer:
(b) shortage
Explanation:
“Copious” means abundant in supply or quantity. “Shortage” represents a lack or deficiency, serving as its opposite.
8. Which of these is NOT a synonym of ‘illegible’?
(a) Undecipherable
(b) Hieroglyphic
(c) Hard to make out
(d) Illegitimate
Answer:
(d) Illegitimate
Explanation:
“Illegible” refers to text that cannot be read. “Illegitimate” means not authorized by the law, making it entirely unrelated to readability.
9. The antonym of ‘disdain’ is:
(a) inappropriate
(b) disgust
(c) anger
(d) admiration
Answer:
(d) admiration
Explanation:
“Disdain” is the feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one’s consideration or respect. Its antonym is “admiration”.
10. ‘To buckle down’ means
(a) Go for a vacation
(b) Drop a subject
(c) Take it easy
(d) Work seriously
Answer:
(d) Work seriously
Explanation:
The idiom “to buckle down” means to tackle a task with determination and begin working seriously.
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