One Word Substitution Set 02
Directions (1-10): In the following question, out of the four alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
1. Tempt providence
a) To punish someone
b) To take reckless risks
c) To have God’s favor
d) To make publicly known
2. Within an ace of
a) Very near to
b) Very far from
c) Very cheap
d) Very expensive
3. Beyond the pale
a) Productive
b) Penniless
c) Unacceptable
d) Defeated
4. The royal road
a) An easy way
b) A troublesome way
c) A grand idea
d) A luxurious life style
5. Whiter than white
a) Completely foolish
b) Completely blank
c) Customary
d) Completely honest
6. On the bum
a) To take for granted
b) To live wandering life
c) To refer to
d) To raise objections
7. For days on end
a) Travelling days
b) Memorable days
c) For many days
d) For forgettable days
8. On the button
a) To come into contact with
b) Roughly
c) To do unimportant things first
d) Precisely
9. The tip of the iceberg
a) The best quality of people which makes them memorable for a long time
b) Superficial evidence of a much larger problem
c) A repeating situation in which one problem causes another problem
d) To allow something to be done that is not usually allowed
10. Tide over
a) To leave in difficult time
b) To perform brilliantly
c) Support through a difficult period
d) To expect more than one actually deserves
ANSWER KEY:
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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6
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7
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8
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9
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10
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B
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A
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C
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A
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D
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B
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C
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D
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B
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C
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