31. Choose the odd word from the group:
(a) Marigold
(b) Lotus
(c) Rose
(d) Lily
Answer:
(b) Lotus
Explanation:
While all options are flowers, the Lotus is an aquatic plant that grows in water, whereas Marigold, Rose, and Lily grow on land.
32. A person who speaks many languages is a :
(a) Polyglot
(b) Ventriloquist
(c) Linguist
(d) Philologist
Answer:
(a) Polyglot
Explanation:
The prefix “poly-” means many, and “glot” refers to tongue or language. A polyglot is a person who knows or uses several languages.
33. To set ones face against, means
(a) To get out of difficulty
(b) To look at one steadily
(c) To be determined not to do something
(d) To judge by appearance
Answer:
(c) To be determined not to do something
Explanation:
The idiom “to set one’s face against” means to firmly oppose or resist something.
34. The meaning of the idiom ‘be the devil’s advocate’ is :
(a) To judge something as bad
(b) To plead for a bad person
(c) To present a counter argument
(d) To help someone who has an evil nature
Answer:
(c) To present a counter argument
Explanation:
Playing “devil’s advocate” means expressing a contentious or opposing opinion in order to provoke debate or test the strength of an argument.
35. The synonym of ‘avarice’ is :
(a) aspiration
(b) influence
(c) greed
(d) generosity
Answer:
(c) greed
Explanation:
“Avarice” means extreme greed for wealth or material gain.
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