AMCAT Contextual Vocabulary Quiz-1

Question 1

Time: 00:00:00

Directions : For each of the highlighted word below, a contextual usage is provided. Pick the word/phrase from the alternatives that is most the appropriate substitute in the given context

The judge said that it was difficult to comprehend why the police acted so in this matter.

Intuit

Recognize

Understand

Penetrate

Question 2

Time: 00:00:00

Directions : For each of the highlighted word below, a contextual usage is provided. Pick the word/phrase from the alternatives that is most the appropriate substitute in the given context

The possession of stolen property is a criminal offense.

Custody

Ownership

Conquer

Impound

Question 3

Time: 00:00:00

Directions : For each of the highlighted word below, a contextual usage is provided. Pick the word/phrase from the alternatives that is most the appropriate substitute in the given context

The castle's great hall was decorated with sumptuous wall hangings.

Luscious

Luxurious

Beautiful

Ritzy

Question 4

Time: 00:00:00

Directions : For each of the highlighted word below, a contextual usage is provided. Pick the word/phrase from the alternatives that is most the appropriate substitute in the given context

He considered emigrating, but his family managed to dissuade him.

Prevent

Scare off

Warn

Discourage

Question 5

Time: 00:00:00

Directions : For each of the highlighted word below, a contextual usage is provided. Pick the word/phrase from the alternatives that is most the appropriate substitute in the given context

Detectives are still trying to unravel the mystery surrounding his death.

Enigma

Secret

Problem

Poser

Question 6

Time: 00:00:00

Directions : For each of the highlighted word below, a contextual usage is provided. Pick the word/phrase from the alternatives that is most the appropriate substitute in the given context

The presence of the mayor dignified the occasion.

Upgrade

Magnify

Stately

Elevated

Question 7

Time: 00:00:00

Directions : For each of the highlighted word below, a contextual usage is provided. Pick the word/phrase from the alternatives that is most the appropriate substitute in the given context

The captain gave the order to abandon ship.

Jettison

Strand

Leave

Ditch

Question 8

Time: 00:00:00

Directions : For each of the highlighted word below, a contextual usage is provided. Pick the word/phrase from the alternatives that is most the appropriate substitute in the given context

Murray Pick's hollow laugh had no mirth in it.

Merriment

Glee

Cheer

Laughter

Question 9

Time: 00:00:00

Directions : For each of the highlighted word below, a contextual usage is provided. Pick the word/phrase from the alternatives that is most the appropriate substitute in the given context

An interim government was set up for the period before the country's first free election.

Meanwhile

Provisional

Intervening

Impromptu

Question 10

Time: 00:00:00

Directions : For each of the highlighted word below, a contextual usage is provided. Pick the word/phrase from the alternatives that is most the appropriate substitute in the given context

Intemperate: Haskell's intemperate remarks led to a suspension from the team.

Immoderate

Extravagant

Lavish

Prodigal

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