111. A group of artists
(A) Actors
(B) Troupe
(C) Jury
(D) [Option missing from excerpt]
Answer: (B) Troupe
Troupe: A group of dancers, actors, or other entertainers who tour to different venues.
(A) Actors: People whose profession is acting on the stage, in movies, or on television.
(B) Troupe: A company or group of performing artists.
(C) Jury: A body of people sworn to give a verdict in a legal case.
(D) [Option missing from excerpt]: N/A.
112. The study of worms and insects
(A) Taxonomy
(B) Zoology
(C) Ethnology
(D) Entomology
Answer: (D) Entomology
Entomology: The branch of zoology concerned with the study of insects.
(A) Taxonomy: The branch of science concerned with classification, especially of organisms.
(B) Zoology: The scientific study of the behavior, structure, physiology, classification, and distribution of animals.
(C) Ethnology: The study of the characteristics of various peoples and the differences and relationships between them.
(D) Entomology: The scientific study of insects.
113. Jane left her place of birth to go to another country. Jane is an/a _____
(A) emigrant
(B) immigrant
(C) tourist
(D) alien
Answer: (A) emigrant
Emigrant: A person who leaves their own country in order to settle permanently in another.
(A) emigrant: One who moves out of their home country.
(B) immigrant: A person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country (one who moves in).
(C) tourist: A person who is traveling or visiting a place for pleasure.
(D) alien: Belonging to a foreign country or nation.
114. Tom has a hobby of collecting postage stamps. He is a/an _____
(A) philanthropist
(B) collector
(C) philatelist
(D) antiquarian
Answer: (C) philatelist
Philatelist: A person who collects or studies postage stamps.
(A) philanthropist: A person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, typically through donations.
(B) collector: A person who collects things of a specified type.
(C) philatelist: A stamp collector.
(D) antiquarian: A person who studies or collects antiques or antiquities.
115. A person’s life history written by him or her is a/an _____
(A) biography
(B) memoir
(C) journal
(D) autobiography
Answer: (D) autobiography
Autobiography: An account of a person’s life written by that person.
(A) biography: An account of someone’s life written by someone else.
(B) memoir: A historical account or biography written from personal knowledge or special sources.
(C) journal: A daily record of news and events of a personal nature; a diary.
(D) autobiography: A self-written life history.
116. A man who rarely speaks the truth
(A) Crook
(B) Liar
(C) Scoundrel
(D) Hypocrite
Answer: (B) Liar
Liar: A person who tells lies.
(A) Crook: A person who is dishonest or a criminal.
(B) Liar: One who does not tell the truth.
(C) Scoundrel: A dishonest or unscrupulous person.
(D) Hypocrite: A person who indulges in hypocrisy; claiming to have moral standards or beliefs to which one’s own behavior does not conform.
117. The custom of having many wives
(A) Misogamy
(B) Bigamy
(C) Polygamy
(D) Monogamy
Answer: (C) Polygamy
Polygamy: The practice or custom of having more than one wife or husband at the same time.
(A) Misogamy: The hatred of marriage.
(B) Bigamy: The offense of marrying someone while already married to another person.
(C) Polygamy: The custom of having multiple spouses (wives or husbands).
(D) Monogamy: The practice or state of being married to one person at a time.
118. A doctor who treats skin diseases
(A) Cardiologist
(B) Dermatologist
(C) Dentist
(D) Pediatrician
Answer: (B) Dermatologist
Dermatologist: A medical practitioner qualified to diagnose and treat skin disorders.
(A) Cardiologist: A doctor who specializes in the study or treatment of heart diseases and heart abnormalities.
(B) Dermatologist: A skin specialist.
(C) Dentist: A person qualified to treat the diseases and conditions that affect the teeth and gums.
(D) Pediatrician: A medical practitioner specializing in children and their diseases.
119. A person who studies stars, planets and other heavenly bodies
(A) Astrologer
(B) Raconteur
(C) Flounder
(D) Astronomer
Answer: (D) Astronomer
Astronomer: An expert in or student of astronomy (the scientific study of stars, planets, and space).
(A) Astrologer: A person who uses astrology to tell others about their character or to predict their future.
(B) Raconteur: A person who tells anecdotes in a skillful and amusing way.
(C) Flounder: Struggle or stagger helplessly; a type of flatfish.
(D) Astronomer: A scientist who studies celestial bodies.
120. A person who is killed because of their religious or other beliefs
(A) Soldier
(B) Revolutionary
(C) Martyr
(D) Patriot
Answer: (C) Martyr
Martyr: A person who is killed because of their religious or other beliefs.
(A) Soldier: A person who serves in an army.
(B) Revolutionary: A person who works for or engages in political revolution.
(C) Martyr: One who sacrifices their life for a cause or belief.
(D) Patriot: A person who vigorously supports their country and is prepared to defend it against enemies.