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This post provides the complete answer key and detailed explanations for the 50 MCQs Vocabulary Exercise, specially designed for MDCAT and NUMS aspirants. The answers are based on the PMDC-approved MDCAT syllabus and reflect the common formats found in MDCAT and NUMS Past Papers. Each explanation not only confirms the correct answer but also clarifies why a particular word is the most appropriate choice for the context, helping students improve their vocabulary skills, enhance comprehension, and boost performance in the English section of entry tests.
Q.1
Correct option: A. Relieve
Explanation: The word “Mitigate” means to make something less severe or painful. The correct synonym is “Relieve” (alleviate). “Blend” (mix), “Defend” (protect), and “Confuse” (bewilder) are unrelated to the meaning.
Q.2
Correct option: A. Scold
Explanation: “Rail” means to complain or protest strongly. The correct synonym is “Scold” (rebuke). “Push” (shove), “Try” (attempt), and “Punish” (penalize) are unrelated.
Q.3
Correct option: C. Blend
Explanation: “Meld” means to blend or merge. The correct synonym is “Blend” (combine). “Character” (personality), “Distinction” (difference), and “Firmness” (solidity) are unrelated.
Q.4
Correct option: B. Muster
Explanation: “Rally” means to come together for a common purpose. The correct synonym is “Muster” (assemble). “Demonstrate” (protest), “Course” (path), and “Truly” (honestly) are unrelated.
Q.5
Correct option: C. Despondent
Explanation: “Abject” describes a state of extreme hopelessness. The correct synonym is “Despondent” (disheartened). “Indigent” (poor), “Desire” (want), and “Extreme” (intense) are unrelated.
Q.6
Correct option: C. Tailored
Explanation: “Bespoke” refers to something custom-made. The correct synonym is “Tailored” (customized). “Gentle” (mild), “Quiet” (silent), and “Handsome” (attractive) are unrelated.
Q.7
Correct option: B. Shy
Explanation: “Diffident” describes someone lacking confidence. The correct synonym is “Shy” (timid). “Apathetic” (indifferent), “Arrogant” (haughty), and “Quarrelsome” (argumentative) are unrelated or opposites.
Q.8
Correct option: D. Tender
Explanation: “Proffer” means to offer something for acceptance. The correct synonym is “Tender” (present formally). “Mendicant” (beggar), “Wastrel” (spendthrift), and “Predict” (foretell) are unrelated.
Q.9
Correct option: D. Caustic
Explanation: “Mordant” describes sharp or biting sarcasm. The correct synonym is “Caustic” (corrosive in tone). “Dead” (lifeless), “Gruesome” (horrific), and “Fetid” (foul-smelling) are unrelated.
Q.10
Correct option: B. Boorish
Explanation: “Churlish” means rude or ill-mannered. The correct synonym is “Boorish” (uncouth). “Childish” (immature), “Tempestuous” (stormy), and “Disorderly” (chaotic) are related but less precise.
Q.11
Correct option: A. Antiquated
Explanation: “Antediluvian” refers to something extremely old or outdated. The correct synonym is “Antiquated” (obsolete). “Parched” (dry), “Nonsectarian” (non-religious), and “Nonsensical” (absurd) are unrelated.
Q.12
Correct option: A. Petty
Explanation: “Picayune” describes something trivial or insignificant. The correct synonym is “Petty” (minor). “Spicy” (flavorful), “Paltry” (meager), and “Southern” (geographical) are unrelated or less precise.
Q.13
Correct option: D. Strike
Explanation: “Smite” means to strike forcefully. The correct synonym is “Strike” (hit). “Flee” (run away), “Speck” (dot), and “Dirt” (soil) are unrelated.
Q.14
Correct option: C. Weed
Explanation: “Winnow” means to sift or separate valuable from worthless. The correct synonym is “Weed” (remove unwanted elements). “Carve” (cut), “Wind” (breeze), and “Carry” (transport) are unrelated.
Q.15
Correct option: A. Scowl
Explanation: “Glare” refers to a fierce or angry stare. The correct synonym is “Scowl” (angry look). “Hide” (conceal), “Display” (show), and “Summon” (call) are unrelated.
Q.16
Correct option: D. Irregular
Explanation: “Erratic” describes something unpredictable or inconsistent. The correct synonym is “Irregular” (not uniform). “Enticing” (tempting), “Frequent” (often), and “Difficult” (hard) are unrelated.
Q.17
Correct option: C. Public
Explanation: “Civil” relates to citizens or polite behavior. The correct synonym is “Public” (relating to people). “Unkind” (harsh), “Trite” (clichéd), and “Questionable” (doubtful) are unrelated.
Q.18
Correct option: C. Fellow
Explanation: “Peer” refers to an equal in status or age. The correct synonym is “Fellow” (companion). “Apple” (fruit), “Connote” (imply), and “Recluse” (hermit) are unrelated.
Q.19
Correct option: B. Disaster
Explanation: “Fiasco” means a complete failure. The correct synonym is “Disaster” (catastrophe). “Festival” (celebration), “Happenstance” (coincidence), and “Ceremony” (ritual) are unrelated.
Q.20
Correct option: A. Gorge
Explanation: “Chasm” refers to a deep fissure in the earth. The correct synonym is “Gorge” (ravine). “Charm” (appeal), “Bridle” (horse gear), and “Criticize” (censure) are unrelated.
Q.21
Correct option: C. Mastery
Explanation: “Expertise” means specialized knowledge or skill. The correct synonym is “Mastery” (proficiency). “Activity” (action), “Courage” (bravery), and “Effort” (attempt) are unrelated.
Q.22
Correct option: B. Absurd
Explanation: “Outlandish” describes something bizarre or unconventional. The correct synonym is “Absurd” (ridiculous). “Distant” (far), “Pastoral” (rural), and “Belligerent” (aggressive) are unrelated.
Q.23
Correct option: D. Crave
Explanation: “Pine” means to yearn intensely for something. The correct synonym is “Crave” (desire strongly). “Clean” (tidy), “Hate” (detest), and “Resolve” (decide) are unrelated.
Q.24
Correct option: B. Feat
Explanation: “Exploit” refers to a notable achievement. The correct synonym is “Feat” (accomplishment). “Answer” (reply), “Accident” (mishap), and “Persuade” (convince) are unrelated.
Q.25
Correct option: A. Realization
Explanation: “Culmination” means the highest point or climax. The correct synonym is “Realization” (fulfillment). “Disaster” (catastrophe), “Serendipity” (luck), and “Persuasion” (influence) are unrelated.
