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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: C. Pretend
Explanation: The word “Feign” means to pretend or simulate. The correct synonym is “Pretend” (make-believe). “Jab” (poke), “Swoon” (faint), and “Dread” (fear) are unrelated to the meaning.
Q.2
Correct option: C. Favorable
Explanation: “Auspicious” describes something favorable or promising success. The correct synonym is “Favorable” (advantageous). “Deceitful” (dishonest), “Foreboding” (ominous), and “Dangerous” (risky) are unrelated or opposites.
Q.3
Correct option: B. Ploy
Explanation: “Gambit” refers to a strategic maneuver or tactic. The correct synonym is “Ploy” (scheme). “Frolic” (play), “Testimony” (evidence), and “Sentence” (punishment) are unrelated.
Q.4
Correct option: A. Ravenous
Explanation: “Voracious” describes an insatiable appetite, either literal or figurative. The correct synonym is “Ravenous” (extremely hungry). “Violent” (forceful), “Voluble” (talkative), and “Rambunctious” (unruly) are unrelated.
Q.5
Correct option: D. Glib
Explanation: “Facile” describes something superficial or achieved with little effort. The correct synonym is “Glib” (fluent but insincere). “Ability” (skill), “Section” (part), and “Vindictive” (spiteful) are unrelated.
Q.6
Correct option: D. Abstain
Explanation: “Eschew” means to deliberately avoid or abstain from. The correct synonym is “Abstain” (refrain). “Revert” (return), “Accompany” (go with), and “Admire” (respect) are unrelated.
Q.7
Correct option: C. Flee
Explanation: “Abscond” means to leave hurriedly and secretly. The correct synonym is “Flee” (run away). “Rob” (steal), “Obscure” (unclear), and “Absolve” (forgive) are unrelated.
Q.8
Correct option: B. Ability
Explanation: “Knack” refers to a natural skill or talent. The correct synonym is “Ability” (capability). “Bruise” (injury), “Keepsake” (memento), and “Scoundrel” (villain) are unrelated.
Q.9
Correct option: A. Opportune
Explanation: “Apropos” means relevant or opportune. The correct synonym is “Opportune” (timely). “Unexpected” (surprising), “Misspoken” (misstated), and “Idea” (thought) are unrelated.
Q.10
Correct option: B. Authentic
Explanation: “Veritable” describes something genuine or true. The correct synonym is “Authentic” (real). “Deep” (profound), “Ancient” (old), and “Irascible” (irritable) are unrelated.
Q.11
Correct option: C. Utter
Explanation: “Unmitigated” means absolute or complete. The correct synonym is “Utter” (total). “Audacious” (bold), “Unpersuasive” (unconvincing), and “Dense” (thick) are unrelated.
Q.12
Correct option: B. Essence
Explanation: “Epitome” refers to a perfect example or embodiment. The correct synonym is “Essence” (quintessential quality). “Volume” (quantity), “Summit” (peak), and “Deliverance” (rescue) are unrelated.
Q.13
Correct option: A. Decree
Explanation: “Edict” means an official order or proclamation. The correct synonym is “Decree” (command). “Vacate” (leave), “Correction” (amendment), and “Destiny” (fate) are unrelated.
Q.14
Correct option: A. Praise
Explanation: “Extol” means to praise enthusiastically. The correct synonym is “Praise” (commend). “Tax” (levy), “Burden” (load), and “Berate” (scold) are unrelated or opposites.
Q.15
Correct option: C. Pending
Explanation: “Abeyant” describes something temporarily inactive. The correct synonym is “Pending” (awaiting resolution). “False” (untrue), “Disgusting” (repulsive), and “Novice” (beginner) are unrelated.
Q.16
Correct option: C. Toll
Explanation: “Knell” refers to the sound of a bell, often for a funeral. The correct synonym is “Toll” (bell sound). “Copse” (grove), “Hill” (elevation), and “Rattle” (clatter) are unrelated.
Q.17
Correct option: D. Hypnotic
Explanation: “Soporific” describes something sleep-inducing. The correct synonym is “Hypnotic” (trance-like). “Juvenile” (immature), “Drunken” (intoxicated), and “Delightful” (pleasant) are unrelated.
Q.18
Correct option: B. Repeat
Explanation: “Iterate” means to say or do again. The correct synonym is “Repeat” (reiterate). “Unsettled” (uncertain), “Impoverish” (make poor), and “Announce” (declare) are unrelated.
Q.19
Correct option: C. Rampart
Explanation: “Bulwark” refers to a defensive wall or safeguard. The correct synonym is “Rampart” (fortification). “Conundrum” (puzzle), “Festival” (celebration), and “Confuse” (bewilder) are unrelated.
Q.20
Correct option: A. Pedestrian
Explanation: “Pedantic” describes someone overly concerned with formal rules. The correct synonym is “Pedestrian” (unimaginative). “Arduous” (difficult), “Fickle” (changeable), and “Consequential” (important) are unrelated.
Q.21
Correct option: B. Arrogant
Explanation: “Bumptious” describes someone offensively self-assertive. The correct synonym is “Arrogant” (haughty). “Backward” (retrograde), “Clumsy” (awkward), and “Rugged” (rough) are unrelated.
Q.22
Correct option: D. Atonement
Explanation: “Expiation” means making amends for wrongdoing. The correct synonym is “Atonement” (reparation). “Breathing” (respiration), “Immigration” (migration), and “Divergence” (separation) are unrelated.
Q.23
Correct option: C. Villainous
Explanation: “Flagitious” describes something extremely wicked. The correct synonym is “Villainous” (evil). “Deliberate” (intentional), “Fatiguing” (tiring), and “Habitual” (routine) are unrelated.
Q.24
Correct option: A. Cajole
Explanation: “Inveigle” means to persuade through flattery or deception. The correct synonym is “Cajole” (wheedle). “Complexity” (intricacy), “Hoodwink” (deceive), and “Distress” (anguish) are related but less precise.
Q.25
Correct option: C. Spoils
Explanation: “LOOT” refers to stolen goods or valuables. The correct synonym is “Spoils” (plunder). “Destruction” (ruin), “Waste” (squander), and “Cavort” (frolic) are unrelated.
