CMAT Vocabulary Questions

Option A is the correct answer.

A. An embarrassing mistake → I. A Faux pas
A faux pas is a social blunder or mistake, especially one that is embarrassing.

B. Like a weak old woman → II. Anile
Anile means resembling a doddering old woman.

C. Song in praise of God → III. Hymn
A hymn is a religious song or poem of praise to God.

D. Murder of wife → IV. Uxoricide
Uxoricide means the act of killing one's wife.

The phrase "look down upon" means to regard someone with contempt or disdain, often due to their perceived inferiority.

The opposite of this would be to regard someone positively or with affection, which is best expressed by "love" given in Option C. 

The other options—"abhor" (to detest), "be unsympathetic to" (to lack compassion), and "hate" (to strongly dislike)—all convey negative attitudes, which do not oppose the meaning of "look down upon."

In the passage, "unwariness" means a lack of caution or carelessness by humans, potentially causing a global catastrophe. Among the options:

Heedfulness, Vigilance, and Alertness imply caution or awareness, which are opposites of "unwariness."

Dereliction means neglect or failure to fulfill duties, closely aligning with the careless inattention implied by "unwariness." Therefore, Option B is the correct answer.

In the passage, "drastically" means a significant or extreme change in human activities, contributing to environmental harm. Among the options:

Hastily, Abruptly, and Sharply imply quickness or intensity of change, which align with or do not oppose the significant nature of "drastically."

Fractionally means a slight or minimal change, closely aligning with the opposite of the extreme change implied by "drastically."

Thus, Option Cis the near opposite in meaning.

a) Go about, b) Go after, and d) Go through are phrasal verbs, where the meaning changes significantly when combined with the preposition (e.g., "Go about" means to deal with something, "Go after" means to pursue, "Go through" means to endure or experience).

c) Go fast is a literal expression, meaning to move quickly, without forming a distinct phrasal verb.

Thus, c) Go fast is the odd one out

Option D is the correct answer.

An office without pay refers to a position where someone works voluntarily or without receiving monetary compensation. The term used to describe such a position is "Honorary."

A) Salaried refers to a position with regular pay.
B) Bonded refers to being legally bound to a job, often with pay.
C) Exgratia refers to payments made voluntarily or as a favour, not regular pay.

Option B is the correct answer.

The other options (hold back, hold on, hold up) are phrasal verbs that have commonly used idiomatic meanings:

Hold back: To restrain or keep something under control.
Hold on: To wait or to endure.
Hold up: To delay or to support.

On the other hand, hold high is not a commonly used idiomatic expression in English, making it the odd one out.

The word "obligatory" means something that is required or compulsory, often implying that it must be done or adhered to. The only word opposite to this is "voluntary:" this means done out of one's free will, not compelled or mandatory.  Hence, Option C is the correct choice. 

Doleful means something sad, or full of grief. 

The direct opposite of this would be cheerful, which means happy. 

Deceitful means dishonest or misleading, which is unrelated to "doleful."
Beautiful refers to something pleasing to the senses or mind and does not oppose "doleful."
Mournful is synonymous with "doleful" as it also means sad or full of sorrow.

Therefore, Option A is the correct answer. 

The definition of "Cajole" is as follows: persuade (someone) to do something by sustained flattery. 
Using this we can infer that the synonyms are Entice and Coax

The definition or meaning of "Delineate" is as follows: describe or portray (something) precisely.
Considering this, we can say that the synonyms for this word are Depict and Describe only. 

(A) Win hands down can be easily understood to win without putting much effort, the option most in line with this would be II, conquering easily. 

(B) Learning the hard way would best fit III: Learning from bad experiences. 

(C) Feeling blue is not very common, but among the given options, only IV: Miserable would best fit the "blue". 

(D) The connection of "heel" can be made to connect with running and I: to run away. 

Henc,e the correct matching would be: (A)-II, (B)-III, (C)-IV, (D)-I

Therefore, Option C is the correct answer. 

Option C is the correct answer.

A. Alibi - (II) Other [Refers to being "elsewhere" (other) as an excuse for not being at the scene of a crime.]
B. Ex parte - (IV) From one side only [ Refers to a legal proceeding conducted from one side only.]
C. Lex loci - (III) The law of the place [Means "the law of the place" in legal terminology.]
D. Quid pro quo - (I) This for that [Means "something for something" or "this for that."]

Modal verbs are auxiliary verbs that express modality, indicating possibility, ability, permission, necessity, or obligation. For example: "She can swim."

Statement I: This is correct; modal verbs have only one form (for example, can, may, should and so on); they do not have -ing or -ed forms. 

Statement II: This is incorrect; modal verbs are not followed by the past participle directly, but by the base form of the verb. 

Therefore, Option C is the correct answer. 

The correct answer here is Option B: (A)-(II), (B)-(III), (C)-(IV), (D)-(I)

Fits and starts (II): Refers to something done at intervals or irregularly.

In less than no time (III): Means very quickly, in a moment.

Once in a blue moon (IV): Indicates something that happens very rarely.

On the dot (I): Means at an appropriate or precise time.

The correct answer here is Option B: (A)-(II), (B)-(IV), (C)-(III), (D)-(I)

Alma mater (II): Refers to one’s own old school/college.

De Jure (IV): Means something as a matter of legal right.

Ipso facto (III): Translates to "by the fact itself."

Quantum meruit (I): Refers to "reasonable value of service," often used in legal contexts where services are rendered without a prior agreement on payment.