ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

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LITERATURE QUESTIONS

MISCELLENEOUS QUESTIONS

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Vocabulary:Some words in English have more than one meaning. In the following sentences, each highlighted word has at least two meanings. Select the letter of the meaning that best fits each sentence.If you tiptoe, you will be able to slip by your brother’s room without awakening him.
A
walk silently
B
fall accidentally
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Homonyms, or multiple–meaning words, are words that have the same spelling and usually sound alike but have different meanings (e.g. Bark– dog bark, tree bark). Right from kindergarten, we learn to use context to determine which meaning of a multiple–meaning word is correct in a sentence.

Detailed explanation-2: -Archaic (adjective) Definition: very old or old fashioned. Zephyr (noun) Definition: a brief gusty wind. Quiescent (adjective) Definition: peacefulness, dormant, inactive. Plethora (noun) Definition: excess, a large amount. Degust (verb) Poignant (adjective) Abate (verb) Sycophant (noun) More items •15-Feb-2017

Detailed explanation-3: -atrocity. an act of shocking cruelty. fanatical. marked by excessive enthusiasm for a cause or idea. pensive. deeply or seriously thoughtful. respite. a pause from doing something. discordant. not in agreement or harmony. eloquent. encompass. imperceptible. More items

Detailed explanation-4: -aberration. a state or condition markedly different from the norm. abhor. feel hatred or disgust toward. acquiesce. agree or express agreement. alacrity. liveliness and eagerness. amiable. diffusing warmth and friendliness. appease. make peace with. arcane. avarice. More items

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