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Phrases

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The phrase 'Pros and Cons' means:

A
Former and latter
B
Foul and fair
C
Good and evil
D
For and against a thing
Explanation and memory cue

The phrase 'pros and cons' means the advantages (for) and disadvantages (against) of something, so option D correctly captures this meaning.

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Idioms and Phrases

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English

What does the idiom ‘Water under the bridge’ mean?

A
A stagnant pond
B
Something that happened in the past and cannot now be changed
C
Alter facts or figures dishonestly or illegally
D
Unresolved issue or conflict
Explanation and memory cue

The idiom 'water under the bridge' refers to events or issues that happened in the past and are now considered resolved or no longer important, meaning they cannot be changed. Therefore, option B correctly captures this meaning.

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Idioms and Phrases

easy
English

"Till the cows come home" means:

A
Until evening time
B
For a very long time
C
Futile efforts everyday
D
Sometimes in a day
Explanation and memory cue

The idiom "Till the cows come home" means for a very long time or indefinitely. It implies something lasting a long duration, which matches option B.

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Idioms and Phrases

easy
English

What is the meaning of the idiom 'A pipe dream'?

A
Unattainable dream
B
A day dream
C
A night dream
D
None
Explanation and memory cue

The idiom 'a pipe dream' refers to a hope or plan that is unrealistic or unattainable. Therefore, 'Unattainable dream' is the correct meaning.

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Analogy/Related Pair Of Words

easy
English

Honey : Bee :: ?

A
Sparrow : Nest
B
Sonnet : Poet
C
Sculptor : Statue
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

The analogy 'Honey : Bee' shows a product and its producer. Honey is produced by a bee. Similarly, a statue is produced by a sculptor, making option C the correct analogy.

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Idioms and Phrases

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English

What does the idiom 'Penny wise and pound foolish' mean?

A
Wise to spend each penny carefully
B
Careful about small amounts but careless about large amounts
C
People who don’t understand the importance of each penny
D
A part of life
Explanation and memory cue

The idiom 'Penny wise and pound foolish' means being careful about small amounts of money but careless or wasteful about larger amounts, which matches option B.

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Synonyms

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English

What is a synonym of PROPINQUITY?

A
Distance
B
Closeness
C
Remoteness
D
Isolation
Explanation and memory cue

The word 'propinquity' means nearness or closeness in place or time. Among the options, 'Closeness' is the correct synonym, while the others denote distance or separation.

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Synonyms

easy
English

Synonym of 'Dank' is _________?

A
Broken
B
Damp
C
Hard
D
Demolished
Explanation and memory cue

The word 'dank' means unpleasantly damp or wet, so its synonym is 'damp'. The other options do not share this meaning.

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Fill In The Blanks

easy
English

Despite his illness, Inzamam was ________ in winning his team.

A
Disappointing
B
Useless
C
Vigorous
D
Instrumental
Explanation and memory cue

The word 'Instrumental' means playing a crucial or important role, which fits the context of Inzamam contributing significantly to his team's success despite illness. Other options do not convey a positive or impactful role.

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Synonyms

easy
English

Synonym of 'Feral' is _________?

A
Wild
B
Tame
C
Tamed
D
None
Explanation and memory cue

The word 'feral' means wild, untamed, or existing in a natural state, so 'Wild' is the correct synonym. Options B and C mean the opposite, and D is not a valid synonym.