Q 1. An ability to use one’s hands skilfully or to think quickly and effectively is called:
A) Clumsiness
B) Dexterity
C) Laziness
D) Weakness
Answer: B) Dexterity
Q 2. Able to do many different things is called:
A) Rigid
B) Versatile
C) Limited
D) Fragile
Answer: B) Versatile
Q 3. An agreement between enemies or opponents to stop fighting or arguing for a certain period of time is called:
A) Friendship
B) Discussion
C) Truce
D) Celebration
Answer: C) Truce
Q 4. An amount of money given to a retiring soldier or employee is called:
A) Salary
B) Gratuity
C) Allowance
D) Fee
Answer: B) Gratuity
Q 5. An area in a desert where there is water and plants is called:
A) Plateau
B) Valley
C) Glacier
D) Oasis
Answer: D) Oasis
Q 6. Arrival of a large number of people is called:
A) Departure
B) Exodus
C) Influx
D) Migration
Answer: C) Influx
Q 7. Belonging or relating to heaven is called:
A) Earthly
B) Celestial
C) Mortal
D) Temporal
Answer: B) Celestial
Q 8. The bottom edge of a dress, skirt, or coat is called:
A) Collar
B) Sleeve
C) Hemline
D) Cuff
Answer: C) Hemline
Q 9. Brother or sister is called:
A) Cousin
B) Relative
C) Sibling
D) Offspring
Answer: C) Sibling
Q 10. A building or chamber above or below the ground in which a dead body is kept is called:
A) Grave
B) Tomb
C) Cemetery
D) Coffin
Answer: B) Tomb
Q 11. A ceremony held for a dead person is called:
A) Festival
B) Funeral
C) Celebration
D) Ritual
Answer: B) Funeral
Q 12. Certain to die is called:
A) Immortal
B) Mortal
C) Eternal
D) Invincible
Answer: B) Mortal
Q 13. A collection of weapons and military equipment is called:
A) Arsenal
B) Armory
C) Ammunition
D) Battalion
Answer: A) Arsenal
Q 14. Complete control of the entire supply of goods or of a service in a certain area or market is called:
A) Competition
B) Monopoly
C) Partnership
D) Trade
Answer: B) Monopoly
Q 15. A condition in which a part of the body becomes red, swollen, and painful is called:
A) Infection
B) Inflammation
C) Fracture
D) Allergy
Answer: B) Inflammation
Q 16. Courage or bravery is called:
A) Fear
B) Cowardice
C) Valor
D) Weakness
Answer: C) Valor
Q 17. Dangers or problems that are hidden or not obvious at first are called:
A) Advantages
B) Benefits
C) Pitfalls
D) Solutions
Answer: C) Pitfalls
Q 18. A dictionary of the special terms in a particular field or job is called:
A) Encyclopedia
B) Glossary
C) Lexicon
D) Index
Answer: B) Glossary
Q 19. Difficult and unpleasant to do or deal with is called:
A) Easy
B) Pleasant
C) Onerous
D) Simple
Answer: C) Onerous
Q 20. An embarrassing social mistake is called:
A) Triumph
B) Faux pas
C) Victory
D) Success
Answer: B) Faux pas