Word Power MCQ Solved Paper for DRDO

1. PROBOSCIS
A. Search
B. Probe
C. Snout
D. Prove
Answer : C

2. PROCRASTINATE
A. Multiply
B. Irregular
C. Postpone
D. Predict
Answer : C

3. Intricate
A. puzzling
B. illusive
C. complicated
D. assertive
Answer : C

4. Scientific study of birds
A. aviation
B. ornithology
C. microbiology
D. supersonics
Answer : B

5. In each of the following questions four words are given of which two words are most nearly the same or opposite in meaning. Find the two words which are most nearly the same or opposite in meaning.
(A) Fallacy
(B) Adage
(C) Dictum
(D) Endorse
A. B - D
B. C - D
C. B - C
D. A - D
Answer : C

6. TANGIBLE
A. Gentle
B. Elusive
C. Refined
D. Palpable
Answer : B

7. Indolent
A. Solvent
B. Diligent
C. Malovolent
D. Brilliant
Answer : B

8. Not likely to be easily pleased
A. Fastidious
B. Infallible
C. Fatalist
D. Communist
Answer : A

9. Conjurer
A. Magician
B. Jester
C. Performer
D. Trickster
Answer : C

10. A highly skilled musician
A. artiste
B. virtuoso
C. performer
D. diva
Answer : B

11. ZOOM
A. Soothe
B. Plummet
C. Subjugate
D. Refute
Answer : B

12. SCRIMP
A. Lavish
B. Parsimonious
C. Meticulous
D. Polite
Answer : A

13. GAUCHE
A. Vain
B. Rich
C. Polished
D. Tactless
Answer : D

14. The study of handwriting as a guide to character
A. forensic
B. graffiti
C. hieroglyphics
D. graphology
Answer : D

15. Abjure
A. renounce
B. announce
C. pronounce
D. denounce
Answer : A

16. PARLEY
A. Discuss
B. Deliver
C. Sweeten
D. Race
Answer : A

17. In each of the following questions four words are given of which two words are most nearly the same or opposite in meaning. Find the two words which are most nearly the same or opposite in meaning.
(A) Fixed
(B) Stiff
(C) Indelible
(D) Soapy
A. A - B
B. A - D
C. A - C
D. B - C
Answer : A

18. For the following questions, choose the option which does not belong to the group (ODD-ONE-OUT).
A. comedy
B. protagonist
C. tragedy
D. car
Answer : D

19. A person who believes that only selfishness motivates human actions
A. agnostic
B. cynic
C. sceptic
D. misogynist
Answer : B

20. PERFUNCTORY
A. Quick
B. Slow
C. Careful
D. Loud
Answer : C

21. AFFRONT
A. Exile
B. Contour
C. Eruption
D. Indignity
Answer : D

22. REPERCUSSION
A. Reaction
B. Acceptance
C. Resistance
D. Magnificence
Answer : A

23. CADAVEROUS
A. Skilful
B. Obese
C. Lucid
D. Inquisitive
Answer : B

24. Accidental solving of a crime
A. investigation
B. detection
C. sixth-sense
D. serendipity
Answer : D

25. One who is unable to pay ones debt
A. Borrower
B. Bankrupt
C. Bank-roll
D. Extravagant
Answer : B

26. WAIVE
A. Restrict
B. Relax
C. Permit
D. Admit
Answer : B

27. Interested only in money
A. marmoreal
B. mordant
C. mercenary
D. munificent
Answer : C

28. Ameliorate
A. Improve
B. Degrade
C. Motivate
D. Agree
Answer : A

29. For the following questions, choose the option which does not belong to the group (ODD-ONE-OUT).
A. mercurial
B. mutale
C. staunch
D. fickle
Answer : C

30. Vivacious
A. Imaginary
B. Lively
C. Perceptible
D. Languid
Answer : B

31. A cluster of flowers on a branch
A. bouquet
B. inflorescence
C. wreath
D. incandescence
Answer : B

32. A person in the habit of pointing out others faults
A. interloper
B. officious
C. gossamer
D. gadfly
Answer : D

33. In each of these questions, two of the words are related in some way, i.e. they are similar or opposites. Pick out the option which represents that pair.
(A) defer
(B) dispute
(C) prefer
(D) challenge
A. B-C
B. A-C
C. B-A
D. B-D
Answer : D

34. In each of the following questions four words are given, of which two words are most nearly the same or opposite in meaning. Find the two words which are most nearly the same or opposite in meaning and indicate the number of the correct letter combination.
(A) appalling
(B) sinister
(C) perturbed
(D) threatening
A. A-B
B. B-D
C. A-C
D. A-D
Answer : D

35. Incapable of error.
A. Erroneous
B. Incorrigible
C. Unbeatable
D. Infallible
Answer : D

36. VENGEFUL
A. Forgiving
B. Revenge
C. Vindictive
D. Vicious
Answer : A

37. For the following questions, choose the option which does not belong to the group (ODD-ONE-OUT).
A. flourish
B. burgeon
C. nursery
D. sprout
Answer : C

38. PREDILECTION
A. Antipathy
B. Ignorance
C. Dissonance
D. Disharmony
Answer : A

39. Scorn
A. concise
B. despise
C. bias
D. fierce
Answer : B

40. Equilibrium
A. Work out
B. Disturb
C. Imbalance
D. Univenness
Answer : C

41. APOLITICAL
A. Antipolitical
B. Terrorist
C. Not interested in politics
D. Subversive
Answer : C

42. General act of forgiveness on a national occasion
A. benediction
B. emancipation
C. investiture
D. amnesty
Answer : D

43. Adulteration
A. Purification
B. Normalization
C. Rejuvenation
D. Consternation
Answer : A

44. Superfluous
A. Essential
B. Excess
C. Unwanted
D. Necessary
Answer : D

45. Fair
A. untrue
B. unjust
C. coarse
D. harsh
Answer : B

46. A collection of poems
A. Pathology
B. Anthology
C. Oncology
D. Pedology
Answer : B

47. Mercy-killing of patients who are incurably ill
A. circumspection
B. benignity
C. euthanasia
D. apoplexy
Answer : C

48. Someone having many skills:
A. versatile
B. projectile
C. cyclostyle
D. anglophile
Answer : A

49. Abusive
A. Laudatory
B. Profuse
C. Effusive
D. Noble
Answer : A

50. Instrument that magnifies objects
A. Microscope
B. Periscope
C. Stethoscope
D. Telescope
Answer : A