IBPS Clerk : English Vocabulary Quiz

October 31, 2015
1. Parochial 
a) pompous
b) narrow-minded
c) overused
d) tidy


2. Execrate 
a) release
b) curse, hiss at
c) deny
d) formally scold


3. Commensurate 
a) in proportion to
b) of the highest rank
c) thoughtless
d) dignified, calm


4. Ingratiate 
a) translate unclearly
b) debate
c) seek favour from another
d) insult


5. Staid 
a) arid
b) serious, degnified
c) loyal, unwavering
d) stationary


6. Demur 
a) object
b) lower quality of
c) celebrate
d) act shyly


7. Mercurial 
a) Emotionally changing
b) gloomy
c) dangerous
d) radiant


8. Denigrate 
a) embrace
b) completely destroy
c) attack a reputation
d) become sad


9. Acrimony 
a) Official report
b) willingness
c) bitterness
d) similarity


10. Inexorable 
a) in born
b) easily fatigued
c) overly detailed
d) impossible to stop


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