SNAP Vocabulary Questions

Sequester means to set or keep apart from others. Hence the correct answer is Option A.

Ipso facto is a Latin phrase, directly translated as "by the fact itself", which means that a specific phenomenon is a direct consequence, a resultant effect, of the action in question, instead of being brought about by a previous action. Hence C is the answer.

The prefix word here is "multilingual" [prefix: "multi-"]. Option B is the correct choice.

Whodunit is a story dealing with a crime and its solution. The synonyms of this are enigma, mystery, thriller. Conundrum also means a paradoxical problem. Innuendo is an indirect or subtle reference. The only word which is opposite in meaning here is manifest.

The figure of speech used here is onomatopoeia. Onomatopoeia is a language that names something or an action by imitating the sound associated with it.

Sublime means causing wonder or astonishment. Hence, Option D is the correct answer.

The phrase "De Facto" means "in fact".

It has its origins in the Latin language.

The answer is option C.

Among the options, "Quilling" refers to the activity of rolling and shaping strips of paper to make designs.

Hence, the answer is option D.

'Conflagration' means an extensive fire. 'Inferno' is the word which is closest in meaning to 'conflagration'.
Hence, option D is the correct answer.

The word "Wow" is an interjection. Interjections are words or phrases used to express strong emotions or reactions and are typically followed by an exclamation mark. In this case, "Wow" expresses surprise or admiration for the incredible performance.

The figure of speech used here is a simile. A simile is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things and uses the words “like” or “as”.

A is the answer.

bemuse, bewilder and confuse all mean the same, all relate to causing confusion or puzzlement.. Therefore, the odd one out is reuse.

The answer is option B.

epicurean - a person devoted to sensual enjoyment especially derived from food.

gourmet,gastronomist - a connoisseur of good food.

Hideous is not related to food in any way.

The odd one out is hideous.

Answer is option D.

turmoil - confusion, uncertainty

assassination - planned killing of a known person, murder - killing of a person

metamorphosis is a form of transformation but is not exactly similar.

chaos - complete disorder, confusion

Answer is option D.

usurp - take a position of power illegally or by force.

encroach - taking a position on a person's territory or rights.

Answer is option D.

flagrant - immoral actions which are so obvious

blatant - actions(bad behaviour) done openly, very obvious\

Answer is option C.

ostentatious, pretentious - showy, designed to impress

flamboyant - tending to attract attention

obtrusive - noticeable in an unwanted way

modest - relatively moderate, small

Modest would be the most appropriate antonym of ostentatious.

Mea culpa, which means 'through my fault' in Latin. Among the given options, option D is the appropriate one.

Answer is option D.

"inclement" means unpleasantly cold or wet. 

This would be the match in meaning closest to option A: stormy. 

"intimate" means closely acquainted or familiar, unrelated to inclement. 

"advocacy" means to publicly support something, which again is unrelated to inclement. 

Therefore, Option A is the correct answer.

The opposite of taciturn is talkative and garrulous means excessive talkative.

Judicial activism is the exercise of the power of judicial review to set aside government acts.

Propensity and tendency are synonyms of each other and so among the given options, in option C audacity and impudence are synonyms of one another.

Lampoon means to publicly criticize someone or something by using ridicule, irony, or sarcasm.

Satire is the use of humour, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues.

Ridicule is the subjection of someone or something to contemptuous and dismissive language or behaviour.

The parable is a simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson, as told by Jesus in the Gospels.

Euphemism is a mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing.

Maxim is a short, pithy statement expressing a general truth or rule of conduct.

Aphorism is a pithy observation which contains a general truth.

A dictum is a formal pronouncement from an authoritative source.

Force is the strength or energy as an attribute of physical action or movement.

Intimidation is the act of intimidating someone or the state of being intimidated.

Shakedown means a thorough search of a person or place.

Bleak means charmless and inhospitable.

Onomatopoeia is the formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named. So the buzzing of bees is an onomatopoeia.

The plural form of cactus is known as cacti.

Trousseaux means the clothes, linen, and other belongings a bride collects for her marriage.

Baseball is America is referred to as rounders in Britain.

"Consanguinity" means "being descended from the same ancestor."

Among the options, "Kin" is the only one synonymous with it.

Hence, the answer is option D.

"Demurrage" is the correct spelling. It refers to "a charge payable to the owner of a chartered ship on failure to load or discharge the ship within the time agreed."

Hence, the answer is option A.

We need a word that will compliment "corrupt" and "feudal".

Among the options, the best choice is "despotic" [tyrannical]

Hence, the answer is option C.

The given relation describes a type of phobia and the entity to which the phobia is related.

In option A, "claustrophobia" means the "fear of enclosed places" and not "foreigners". Thus, it is a wrong relationship.

Hence, the answer is option A.

The pair "propeller : dog" is least similar because a propeller is a part of a vehicle, while a dog is not related to being part of something like that. The other pairs involve things that are parts of a whole, like a sail is part of a ship.

A feline : Cat: FELINE is the adjective form related to the noun CAT. This is the same relationship.

Hence, the answer is option B.

"Native" means "indigenous to a certain place".

Thus, the opposite of it will be "foreign".

Hence, the answer is option D.

"Attenuate" means to "reduce in force or effect".

Among the options, "Expand" Means increasing size, strength, or intensity, which is the correct antonym of attenuate.

It is the only one with an opposite meaning.

Hence, the answer is option B.

"Cajole" means to "persuade (someone) to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery."

To "Bully" would be the opposite of Cajole.

Hence, the answer is option D.

Trite - lacking originality or freshness. The antonym of trite is original. Therefore, option C is the correct answer.

"Hackneyed" means overused or clichéd, which is similar to "trite," not opposite.

"Correct" and "Certain" do not relate to the meaning of "trite."

compassionate - feeling or showing sympathy for others
The antonym of compassionate is unsympathetic
The answer is option B.

restive - unable to remain still, restless
placid - calm, peaceful, less activity
Therefore, the antonym of restive is placid.
The answer is option B.

inordinate - unusually large
excessive, considerable and enormous all mean the same, i.e large.
insatiable - impossible to satisfy
The answer is option C.

Laconic - using very few words
succinct - short or briefly explained
terse, brief and concise all mean the same, i.e. keeping it short.

Abrupt is out of context and does not mean brief, short or crisp. 

The answer is option D.

The word "furlough" refers to a temporary leave of absence, especially for soldiers or employees. It is commonly used to describe a break from duty, making "soldiers holiday" the most appropriate synonym. Therefore, Option A is the correct answer.

punctilious - showing great attention to detail

meticulous - great attention to detail, precise

The answer is option C.

encomium - speech of praise

verve - enthusiasm

doggerel - words or verse that are badly written

eulogy - a speech or piece of writing that praises someone

The answer is option B.

aphorisms - pithy observation which contains a general truth
platitudes - remarks or statements with moral content
bombast - high sounding language with less content
adages - proverbs to express truth
In the given context, the appropriate word is platitudes.
The answer is option B.

autocracy - a system of government by one person with absolute power
Among the options, the most appropriate word in the given context is autocratic.
The answer is option B.

Par excellence - better than all others of same kind
Bete noire - one person or thing one particularly dislikes
Peccadillo - a trifling fault
Magnum Opus - greatest achievement of an artist or writer

Therefore, Option D is the correct answer

exert - apply or bring to bear
pillage - rob a place using violence
exacerbate - make a problem worse
extricate - free from a constraint or difficulty
In the given context, extricate is the most appropriate word.
The answer is option D.

Epigraphic: Relating to inscriptions or engravings, often on stone or metal.

Ecology: Study of the relationships between living organisms and their physical environment.

Numismatic: Concerning coins, currency, or medals, especially their history or collection.

Anthropological: Pertaining to the study of human societies, cultures, and their development.

Option B would be the correct answer. 

renaissance - rebirth

The answer is option B.

irreparable - impossible to rectify or repair

The answer is option B.

The repetition of messages is known as redundancy.

Realia refers to objects and materials from everyday life used as teaching aids.

The correct option is c) Hinterland, which refers to the inland areas behind a coast or a river’s banks, typically less developed or remote compared to coastal regions. a) Isthmus is a narrow strip of land connecting two larger landmasses, b) Archipelago is a group of islands, and d) Swamps are wetlands, none of which specifically denote the inland region behind a coast or riverbank. Thus, Hinterland best fits the description.

Frugal means being economical.

A harbinger is one who announces or foretells what is coming.

'Exodus’ means a mass departure or emigration. Its opposite is influx or coming in.

The exact opposite of equanimity is excitement.

Equanimity refers to mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in difficult situations. Excitement, on the other hand, refers to a state of heightened emotional arousal, which contrasts with the calmness and balance of equanimity.

While bludgeon, backjack and order are both nouns and verbs, dragon is only a noun and can’t be used as a verb.

The relationship between "Kernel" and "Shell" is that the kernel is enclosed within the shell, just like the inner part of something is protected by an outer covering.

Option D does not have the same relationship because a passenger is not naturally enclosed within a car the way a kernel is enclosed in a shell. 

independent means free from outside control so correct synonym is impartial.

Option B is the correct answer.

An apostrophe is used to indicate possession.

Eg: John’s book

"Sales" refers to the activities related to selling or the number of goods sold.

"Sails" refers to a tensile structure on a boat used to propel the boat using the wind.

"Saile" is a misspelt word.

"sells" is the activity of giving a product to a person in exchange for money.

Among the options, "Sails" is the obvious choice.

Hence, the answer is option B.

A baby deer is called a "fawn".

Hence, the answer is option B.

"Eulogize" means to "praise highly in speech or writing."

"Criticize" means to "indicate faults of a person". Thus, it is the opposite in the meaning of the given word.

Extol means to praise enthusiastically, which would be a synonym. 

Emulate means to copy something, and Amulet is an object (thought to be embued with mystical powers). 

Hence, the answer is option B.

"Pedantic" refers to a person who is "excessively concerned with minor details or rules".

Among the options, only "Finicky" is synonymous with the given word.

Hence, the answer is option C.

A "Newsletter" is a "printed or electronic report containing news concerning the activities of a business or an organization that is sent to its members, customers, employees or other subscribers."

A "News Stand" refers to a stall or a stand used to sell newspapers.

A "Newspaper" is a publication containing information about current events.

The word "News" cannot be used with "Week".

Hence, the answer is option B.

All the words "Consort", "Spouse" and "Partner" refer to a husband or a wife in a marriage.

"Clear" is the odd one out among the options.

Hence, the answer is option D.

"Nerd" means an "uninteresting person".

The answer is option B.

"Masculine" is a word used to refer to males and the word "male" is contained in the given word.

Hence, the answer is option A.

"Respite" means a short period of rest, and the word "rest" is contained in the word "Respite".

Hence, the answer is option B.

The second blank has to be related to "altering the life" discussed before.

Among the options, only B makes logical sense.

The answer is option B.

"Flighty" means "fickle and irresponsible."

Among the options, only option B has the same meaning.

The answer is option B.

Option A: superintendant: This is the miss-spelt representation of the word Superintendent. Thus, this is not the correct option.

Option B: sleve: This is the miss-spelt representation of the word sleeve. Thus, this is not the correct option.

Option C: alloted: This is the miss-spelt representation of the word allotted. Thus, this is not the correct option.

Option D: Dissipate means to disappear. Since it has the correct spelling, thus this is the correct option.

The correct option is D.

'Temporal', 'ephemeral', and 'Transient' refers to something lasting only for a short time.

Since 'eternal' means lasting or existing forever,

The correct option is D.

'Intra' means on the inside, and 'Intravenous' means existing or taking place within, or administered into, a vein or veins.

Thus, the correct answer will be 'within'.

The correct option is C.

"With a high hand" means "having or showing no regard for the rights, concerns, or feelings of others"

Hence, the answer is option B.

Magnanimous refers to generous or forgiving, especially towards a rival or less powerful person.

Benevolence refers to the quality of being well-meaning; kindness.

Since 'mean' is the aptest opposite word in the context,

the correct option is A.

"Biannual" means twice in a year.

Hence the answer is option C.

'Veracious' means speaking or representing the truth.

Since the closest word similar to veracious is Truthful,

The correct option is D.

"Perturb" means to make someone anxious or disturbed.

Hence, the answer is option C.

The words natural, inborn and inherent all mean by birth. For example natural talent means that a person has some talent by birth. 

However, latent has a meaning ,hidden. Latent talent means hidden talent.

The plural of virus is viruses. option A is the correct answer.

The correct meaning of the word pedestrian is a person who is walking on the roads. It can also be used to mean something commonplace, uninteresting and ordinary. 

Let's look at the options one by one - 

Option A: A story of spies cannot be an ordinary story - as in, it does not occur in ordinary life. Hence, this is incorrect usage.

Option B: Here pedestrian is used as an antonym of difficult which is wrong usage.

Option C: A highway cannot be a pedestrian one. If a road is meant for only walkers then the right word to use is pathway or walkway.

Option D: This correct usage. It is used as an adjective to indicate a very ordinary lecture.

The meaning of the word cynic is , "a person who believes that people are motivated purely by self-interest rather than acting for honourable or unselfish reasons."

Option D is hence the correct answer.

The correct spelling for option A is categories.

A disinterested person is an impartial person. The closest option that gives this meaning is option B, unbiased.

The meaning of the word berate is to criticize someone. The correct antonym would be to praise someone.

A new sports complex is coming up for the common wealth games. Here, the word complex means a group of structures. 

She has a complex about being overweight. Here, the word complex means abnormal state of mind.

Culture is a complex whole of many things. Here, mixture would be the correct meaning of complex.

His motives in carrying out the crime was complex. Here, complex would mean complicated.

Honeypot: A honeypot is using romance to trap and blackmail a target.
honeysuckle: A honeysuckle is a particular type of shrub.
Honeycomb: A honeycomb is built by honeybees.

The above three are meaningful words. Honeytaste is however not meaningful. Hence, it is the correct answer.

Synonym of subtle is insiduous.

"Equivocate" means using ambiguous language so as to conceal the truth or avoid committing oneself.

Thus, the answer is option D.

"Neophyte" refers to a person who is new to a particular subject.

"Veteran" refers to a person who has had long experience in a particular field. Thus, it is the opposite of the given word.

Hence, the answer is option C.

"Malinger" means to pretend to be ill in order to escape duty or work.

"Wander" means to roam aimlessly.

"Laze" means to pass time in a lazy manner.

"Evade" means to avoid doing something.

"Argue" means to express your disagreement angrily.

Options A, B and C have a similar meaning to Malinger.

Hence, option D is the answer.

"Facetious" means "treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humour"

Among the options, A is the opposite in the meaning of the given word.

Hence, the answer is option A.

"Askance" means with an attitude or look of suspicion.

Hence, the answer is option D.

"Virtuoso" refers to a person highly skilled in music or another artistic pursuit.

Hence, the answer is option A.

An "Arena" is a structure where conflicts are decided.

Similarly, a "Forum" is where discussions are decided/held.

Hence, the answer is option B.

"Hierarchy" is the order of ranking of entities.

In both cases, the second word describes the order or state that is related to the first word. A hierarchy is ranked, and chronology is sequential.

Hence, the answer is option C.

A. Renegade: a person who deserts and betrays an organization

B. Sycophant: a person who acts obsequiously towards someone important in order to gain advantage.

C. Charlatan: a person falsely claiming to have special knowledge or skill.

D. Actor: a person whose profession is acting on the stage, in films, or on television.

Since the sentence talks about "deceiving a village", "Charlatan" is the best choice for the answer.

Hence, the answer is option C.