Vocabulary section is of utmost importance in any Competitive Exam and in facing up daily life practices as well. SSC Exam is no exception, this part plays even more vital role in scoring at least a sufficient outcome. As the saying is Practice Makes A Man Perfect,it is must to apply the same on here. Practising these questions will definitely help you to hold a required grip and in learning the important vocabulary effectively. All the important parts of Vocabulary Section have been provided in today's quiz, learn and practise these effectively.
Directions (1-15): Four alternatives are given for the Idioms/Phrase printed in bold. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of Idiom/Phrase.
Q1. From stem to stern
all the way from the front of a ship to the back.
from beginning to the end.
top of a plant to its roots.
lose pleasantness to become strict.
Q2. Cut short
delete
praise
interrupt
slice into small pieces
Q3. Ruffle somebody’s feather
gamble
escape responsibility
annoy somebody
show contempt for
Q4. Run out of steam
to lose impetus or enthusiasm
to work quickly like a machine
to give up easily
no more money to spend
Q5. A cuckoo in the nest
one who likes to stay at home
a view from a high place
an unwelcome intruder
one who is chosen as the leader of the group.
Q6. Capital Punishment
death sentence
life imprisonment
to be jailed
imprisoned for a long period
Q7. Wet behind the ears
skillful
young and rich with experience
young and without much experience
hearing impaired
Q8. Talked over
assessed
fought about
discussed
surveyed
Q9. Wet one’s whistle
have a nap
be happy
have a problem
have a drink
Q10. Vexed question
controversial
important
confused
None of the above
Q11. Take fancy to
to give imaginative touches
revised
developed liking for
improved
Q12. On tenterhooks
happy & excited
in suspense & anxiety
angry and irritated
surprised & shocked
Q13. Dressing-down
apply bandage
wear an expensive gown
give a scolding
pretend
Q14. Cut the mustard
to get under expectations
to score average
to perform well
to underperform
Q15. Gall and wormwood
a problem
hateful
useless
hard to digest
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