Confusing word pair Pair of words with their useful meaning
Practice Test: Pair of Words (Q21 – Q30)
Q21. Complete the following sentence with the correct pair of words:
Despite facing __________ weather conditions during the expedition, the climbers were not __________ to taking calculated risks.
(A) averse, adverse
(B) adverse, averse
(C) adverse, reverse
(D) inverse, averse
Q22. Fill in the blanks with the correct pair of words:
The trek through the steep mountain path was long and __________, making the journey feel like a __________ ordeal for the tired hikers.
(A) torturous, tortuous
(B) tortuous, torturous
(C) tortuous, continuous
(D) continuous, torturous
Q23. Complete the following sentence with the correct pair of words:
The politician was accused of taking bribes in a blatantly __________ act, but his lawyer argued it was merely a __________ mistake made in good faith.
(A) venial, venal
(B) venal, venial
(C) verbal, venial
(D) venal, vocal
Q24. Identify the option that best fills the blanks grammatically and contextually:
The CEO decided to __________ the strict office dress code, choosing instead to __________ employees to dress comfortably on Fridays.
(A) waive, allow
(B) wave, allow
(C) waive, force
(D) wave, enforce
Q25. Fill in the blanks with the correct pair of words:
The government planned to __________ the old municipal building and __________ a modern community library on the same site.
(A) raise, raze
(B) raze, raise
(C) raze, rise
(D) rise, raise
Q26. Complete the following sentence with the correct pair of words:
Her speech was full of __________ remarks that served only to __________ her political opponent's reputation.
(A) contemptible, disparage
(B) contemptuous, praise
(C) contemptible, laud
(D) contemptuous, elevate
Q27. Fill in the blanks with the correct words:
The detective’s __________ search of the crime scene revealed a tiny clue that others had overlooked due to their __________ approach.
(A) superficial, meticulous
(B) meticulous, superficial
(C) meticulous, thorough
(D) superficial, casual
Q28. Identify the option that best fills the blanks grammatically and contextually:
The medicine had a __________ effect on her health, showing a __________ improvement in her daily energy levels.
(A) salutary, marked
(B) sanitary, subtle
(C) salutary, minor
(D) sanitary, marked
Q29. Complete the following sentence with the correct pair of words:
He managed to __________ a confession from the suspect through clever interrogation, without engaging in any __________ tactics.
(A) elicit, illicit
(B) illicit, elicit
(C) elicit, explicit
(D) implicit, illicit
Q30. Fill in the blanks with the correct pair of words:
The judge made an __________ reference to the precedent set in a similar case, making it __________ that the ruling would be strict.
(A) explicit, implicit
(B) implicit, explicit
(C) explicit, obscure
(D) implicit, ambiguous
Answer Key & Meanings
|
Q.No |
Correct Answer |
Contextual Word Meanings |
|---|---|---|
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Q21 |
(B) adverse, averse |
Adverse: Unfavorable, hostile, or harmful. Averse: Having a strong dislike or opposition to something. |
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Q22 |
(B) tortuous, torturous |
Tortuous: Full of twists and turns; winding. Torturous: Involving or causing severe suffering or pain. |
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Q23 |
(B) venal, venial |
Venal: Susceptible to bribery; corrupt. Venial: A slight or pardonable offense/mistake. |
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Q24 |
(A) waive, allow |
Waive: Refrain from insisting on or enforcing a rule/right. Wave: Move to and fro. |
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Q25 |
(B) raze, raise |
Raze: Completely destroy or tear down a building. Raise: To lift up or construct. |
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Q26 |
(A) contemptible, disparage |
Contemptible: Deserving contempt or scorn. Disparage: Represent as being of little worth; belittle. |
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Q27 |
(B) meticulous, superficial |
Meticulous: Showing great attention to detail; careful. Superficial: Existing on the surface; shallow/cursory. |
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Q28 |
(A) salutary, marked |
Salutary: Producing good or beneficial effects. Marked: Clear, distinct, or noticeable. |
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Q29 |
(A) elicit, illicit |
Elicit: To evoke or draw out a response/fact. Illicit: Forbidden by law, rules, or custom. |
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Q30 |
(B) implicit, explicit |
Implicit: Implied though not plainly expressed. Explicit: Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion. |