Direction (1-10) : Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences.
Q1. A nominal leader with no real power
(a) Filibuster
(b) Figurehead
(c) Flak
(d) Fervor
Q2. The common people, commoner
(a) Plebeian
(b) Platitude
(c) Plaque
(d) Prim
Q3. To take someone somewhere suddenly and quickly
(a) Rush
(b) Whisk
(c) Fly
(d) Flit
Q4. Chief of a group of workmen
(a) Foreman
(b) Chieftain
(c) Middleman
(d) Engineer
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Q5. Stick with a thick end used in a mortar for pounding
(a) Thistle
(b) Stifle
(c) Sceptre
(d) Pestle
Q6. Usage of an incorrect word in place of the one which is similar in pronunciation
(a) Spoonerism
(b) Malapropism
(c) Blooper
(d) Corpsing
Q7. A child secretly changed for another in infancy
(a) Nipper
(b) Changeling
(c) Tiddler
(d) Tyke
Q8. Loop of rope
(a) Repine
(b) Rankle
(c) Noose
(d) Flay
Q9. A particular method of working
(a) Methodology
(b) Knack
(c) Stratigraphy
(d) Modus operandi
Q10. Harsh criticism or censure
(a) Opprobrium
(b) Officious
(c) Perfunctory
(d) Approbation
Solutions
S1. Ans.(b)
S2. Ans.(a)
S3. Ans.(b)
S4. Ans.(a)
S5. Ans.(d)
S6. Ans.(b)
S7. Ans.(b)
S8. Ans.(c)
S9. Ans.(d)
S10. Ans.(a)
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