91. A study of the derivation of words
(A) Philology
(B) Dictionary
(C) Etymology
(D) None of the above
Answer: (C) Etymology
Etymology: The study of the origin of words and the way in which their meanings have changed throughout history.
(A) Philology: The branch of knowledge that deals with the structure, historical development, and relationships of a language or languages.
(B) Dictionary: A book or electronic resource that lists the words of a language.
(C) Etymology: Study of word origins.
(D) None of the above: Incorrect.
92. A form of government with a monarch as the supreme leader
(A) tyranny
(B) oligarchy
(C) monarchy
(D) monastery
Answer: (C) monarchy
Monarchy: A form of government with a monarch (king, queen, or emperor) at the head.
(A) tyranny: Cruel and oppressive government or rule.
(B) oligarchy: A small group of people having control of a country, organization, or institution.
(C) monarchy: Rule by a monarch.
(D) monastery: A building or buildings occupied by a community of monks living under religious vows.
93. Something perfectly neat and tidy
(A) immaculate
(B) emulate
(C) insulate
(D) ineffaceable
Answer: (A) immaculate
Immaculate: Perfectly clean, neat, or tidy.
(A) immaculate: Spotless or perfectly tidy.
(B) emulate: Match or surpass (a person or achievement), typically by imitation.
(C) insulate: Protect (something) by interposing material that prevents the loss of heat or the intrusion of sound.
(D) ineffaceable: Unable to be erased or forgotten.
94. A wrong or inaccurate use of a name or term
(A) Misunderstanding
(B) Misjudge
(C) Misinterpret
(D) Misnomer
Answer: (D) Misnomer
Misnomer: A wrong or inaccurate name or designation.
(A) Misunderstanding: A failure to understand something correctly.
(B) Misjudge: Form a wrong opinion or conclusion about.
(C) Misinterpret: Interpret (something or someone) wrongly.
(D) Misnomer: An inaccurate use of a term.
95. A place of burial is called a
(A) cemetery
(B) symmetry
(C) hillock
(D) morgue
Answer: (A) cemetery
Cemetery: A burial ground; a graveyard.
(A) cemetery: A burial site.
(B) symmetry: The quality of being made up of exactly similar parts facing each other or around an axis.
(C) hillock: A small hill or mound.
(D) morgue: A place where bodies are kept, especially to be identified or claimed.
96. Incapable of being corrected
(A) incoagulable
(B) intimidating
(C) incorrigible
(D) radical
Answer: (C) incorrigible
Incorrigible: (Of a person or their tendencies) not able to be corrected, improved, or reformed.
(A) incoagulable: Incapable of being coagulated or clotted.
(B) intimidating: Having a frightening, overawing, or threatening effect.
(C) incorrigible: Beyond correction.
(D) radical: (Especially of change or action) relating to or affecting the fundamental nature of something.
97. A person who collects postage stamps
(A) philatelist
(B) epicure
(C) novice
(D) philanthropist
Answer: (A) philatelist
Philatelist: A person who collects or studies postage stamps.
(A) philatelist: Stamp collector.
(B) epicure: A person who takes particular pleasure in fine food and drink.
(C) novice: A person new to or inexperienced in a field or situation.
(D) philanthropist: A person who seeks to promote the welfare of others.
98. A person pretending to be somebody he is not
(A) Magician
(B) Rogue
(C) Imposter
(D) Liar
Answer: (C) Imposter
Imposter: A person who pretends to be someone else in order to deceive others.
(A) Magician: A person with magical powers.
(B) Rogue: A dishonest or unprincipled man.
(C) Imposter: One who assumes a false identity.
(D) Liar: A person who tells lies.
99. One who possesses many talents
(A) Versatile
(B) Nubile
(C) Exceptional
(D) Gifted
Answer: (A) Versatile
Versatile: Able to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities; possessing many talents.
(A) Versatile: Multi-talented.
(B) Nubile: (Of a girl or young woman) sexually attractive; suitable for marriage.
(C) Exceptional: Unusually good; outstanding.
(D) Gifted: Having exceptional talent or natural ability.
100. Words inscribed on tomb
(A) Epitome
(B) Epistle
(C) Epilogue
(D) Epitaph
Answer: (D) Epitaph
Epitaph: A phrase or form of words written in memory of a person who has died, especially as an inscription on a tombstone.
(A) Epitome: A person or thing that is a perfect example of a particular quality or type.
(B) Epistle: A formal or didactic letter.
(C) Epilogue: A section or speech at the end of a book or play.
(D) Epitaph: Tomb inscription.