121. Something deserving of praise or admiration is called
(A) laudible
(B) laudable
(C) laudeble
(D) lauduble
Answer: (B) laudable
Laudable: (Of an action, idea, or goal) deserving praise and commendation.
(A) laudible: Incorrect spelling.
(B) laudable: Correct spelling and meaning.
(C) laudeble: Incorrect spelling.
(D) lauduble: Incorrect spelling.
122. _____ means unselfish concern for the welfare of others.
(A) anorexic
(B) autistic
(C) altruism
(D) autism
Answer: (C) altruism
Altruism: The belief in or practice of disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others.
(A) anorexic: Relating to or suffering from anorexia (an eating disorder).
(B) autistic: Relating to or affected by autism.
(C) altruism: Selflessness and concern for others.
(D) autism: A neurodevelopmental condition of variable severity.
123. One who eats too much
(A) Foodie
(B) Glutton
(C) Eater
(D) Cook
Answer: (B) Glutton
Glutton: An excessively greedy eater.
(A) Foodie: A person with a particular interest in food; a gourmet.
(B) Glutton: One who overeats.
(C) Eater: A person who eats.
(D) Cook: A person who prepares and cooks food.
124. A vain boasting fellow
(A) Loudmouth
(B) Liar
(C) Rascal
(D) Braggart
Answer: (D) Braggart
Braggart: A person who boasts about achievements or possessions.
(A) Loudmouth: A person who talks too much or makes tactless or boastful remarks.
(B) Liar: A person who tells lies.
(C) Rascal: A mischievous or cheeky person.
(D) Braggart: A boastful person.
125. The science of plants
(A) Astronomy
(B) Zoology
(C) Botany
(D) Biology
Answer: (C) Botany
Botany: The scientific study of plants.
(A) Astronomy: The branch of science which deals with celestial objects, space, and the physical universe.
(B) Zoology: The scientific study of animals.
(C) Botany: Study of plants.
(D) Biology: The study of living organisms.
126. My uncle is a _____. He never consumes alcohol.
a) Teetotaller
b) Altruist
c) Critic
d) Mercenary
Answer: a) Teetotaller
Teetotaller: A person who never drinks alcohol.
a) Teetotaller: Abstainer from alcohol.
b) Altruist: A person showing unselfish concern for the welfare of others.
c) Critic: A person who expresses an unfavorable opinion of something.
d) Mercenary: A professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army, or a person primarily concerned with making money.
127. A _____ is where one man murders his brother.
a) Homicide
b) Regicide
c) Fratricide
d) Suicide
Answer: c) Fratricide
Fratricide: The killing of one’s brother or sister.
a) Homicide: The killing of one human being by another.
b) Regicide: The action of killing a king.
c) Fratricide: The murder of a sibling.
d) Suicide: The action of killing oneself intentionally.
128. A _____ is a medicine which cures all diseases.
a) Panacea
b) Chloroform
c) Stoic
d) Steroid
Answer: a) Panacea
Panacea: A solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases.
a) Panacea: A universal cure.
b) Chloroform: A colorless, volatile, sweet-smelling liquid used as a solvent and formerly as a general anesthetic.
c) Stoic: A person who can endure pain or hardship without showing their feelings or complaining.
d) Steroid: Any of a large class of organic compounds with a characteristic molecular structure.
129. To give up a throne voluntarily
(A) Archer
(B) Bigot
(C) Abdicate
(D) Delegate
Answer: (C) Abdicate
Abdicate: (Of a monarch) renounce one’s throne.
(A) Archer: A person who shoots with a bow and arrows.
(B) Bigot: A person who is obstinately or unreasonably attached to a belief, opinion, or faction.
(C) Abdicate: To step down from power.
(D) Delegate: Entrust (a task or responsibility) to another person.
130. A science of race, culture and human development
(A) Tannery
(B) Eugenics
(C) Volley
(D) Freak
Answer: (B) Eugenics
Eugenics: The study of how to arrange reproduction within a human population to increase the occurrence of heritable characteristics regarded as desirable.
(A) Tannery: A place where animal hides are tanned.
(B) Eugenics: Science related to improving human populations.
(C) Volley: A number of bullets, arrows, or other projectiles discharged at one time.
(D) Freak: A very unusual and unexpected event or situation.