OAVS English Grammar: Set 4
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1. A person who turns his attention inward:
- A) Extrovert
- B) Introvert
- C) Ambivert
- D) Optimist
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Answer: B) Introvert
Explanation: An Introvert is a shy, reticent person whose thoughts and interests are directed inward.
2. A person who turns his attention outward:
- A) Extrovert
- B) Introvert
- C) Ambivert
- D) Pessimist
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Answer: A) Extrovert
Explanation: An Extrovert is an outgoing, socially confident person whose attention is directed outward.
3. A person who is both inward and outward in behavior:
- A) Egoist
- B) Introvert
- C) Ambivert
- D) Altruist
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Answer: C) Ambivert
Explanation: An Ambivert has a balance of extrovert and introvert features in their personality.
4. A person who is fond of fighting:
- A) Bellicose
- B) Belligerent
- C) Pacifist
- D) Amateur
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Answer: A) Bellicose
Explanation: Bellicose means demonstrating a willingness to fight or argue.
5. A nation or person engaged in war or conflict:
- A) Pacifist
- B) Belligerent
- C) Fugitive
- D) Chauvinist
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Answer: B) Belligerent
Explanation: Belligerent refers to a nation or person engaged in war or conflict.
6. A person who is skilled in horsemanship:
- A) Equestrian
- B) Pedestrian
- C) Acrobat
- D) Jockey
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Answer: A) Equestrian
Explanation: An Equestrian is a rider or performer on horseback.
7. A person who is indifferent to art, literature, or culture:
- A) Philistine
- B) Connoisseur
- C) Dilettante
- D) Bohemian
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Answer: A) Philistine
Explanation: A Philistine is a person who is hostile or indifferent to culture and the arts.
8. A person who has an extreme love and admiration for themselves:
- A) Narcissist
- B) Altruist
- C) Philanthropist
- D) Egotist
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Answer: A) Narcissist
Explanation: A Narcissist has an excessive interest in or admiration of themselves.
9. A person who derives pleasure from inflicting pain on others:
- A) Masochist
- B) Sadist
- C) Pacifist
- D) Misanthrope
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Answer: B) Sadist
Explanation: A Sadist derives pleasure, especially sexual gratification, from inflicting pain or humiliation on others.
10. A person who derives pleasure from enduring pain or suffering:
- A) Sadist
- B) Masochist
- C) Stoic
- D) Ascetic
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Answer: B) Masochist
Explanation: A Masochist is a person who derives sexual gratification or pleasure from their own pain or humiliation.
11. A person who changes his party, principles, or allegiances:
- A) Turncoat
- B) Traitor
- C) Patriot
- D) Rebel
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Answer: A) Turncoat
Explanation: A Turncoat is a person who deserts one party or cause in order to join an opposing one.
12. A person who flees from justice or the law:
- A) Fugitive
- B) Refugee
- C) Immigrant
- D) Nomad
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Answer: A) Fugitive
Explanation: A Fugitive is a person who has escaped from a place or is in hiding, especially to avoid arrest or persecution.
13. A person forced to leave their country to escape war or persecution:
- A) Fugitive
- B) Refugee
- C) Emigrant
- D) Tourist
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Answer: B) Refugee
Explanation: A Refugee is a person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster.
14. An accredited diplomat sent by a country as its official representative to a foreign country:
- A) Ambassador
- B) Arbitrator
- C) Curator
- D) Spokesman
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Answer: A) Ambassador
Explanation: An Ambassador is the highest-ranking diplomat representing a state or sovereign in a foreign country.
15. A person who displays excessive, prejudiced support for their own cause or group:
- A) Chauvinist
- B) Feminist
- C) Pacifist
- D) Altruist
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Answer: A) Chauvinist
Explanation: A Chauvinist shows excessive or prejudiced loyalty or support for a particular cause, group, or gender.
16. A person who believes in and supports equal rights and opportunities for women:
- A) Misogynist
- B) Feminist
- C) Chauvinist
- D) Philanthropist
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Answer: B) Feminist
Explanation: A Feminist advocates for women's rights on the basis of the equality of the sexes.
17. A person who studies the evolution, origins, and cultures of mankind:
- A) Anthropologist
- B) Sociologist
- C) Archaeologist
- D) Psychologist
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Answer: A) Anthropologist
Explanation: An Anthropologist studies humanity, including human behavior, culture, and evolutionary origins.
18. A person who studies the human mind and its functions:
- A) Neurologist
- B) Psychiatrist
- C) Psychologist
- D) Pathologist
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Answer: C) Psychologist
Explanation: A Psychologist studies the human mind and its functions, especially those affecting behavior in a given context.
19. A person whose job is to load and unload ships at a port:
- A) Stevedore
- B) Jockey
- C) Chauffeur
- D) Pedlar
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Answer: A) Stevedore
Explanation: A Stevedore (or longshoreman) is employed at a dock to load and unload cargo from ships.
20. A person who makes or sells women's hats:
- A) Cobbler
- B) Milliner
- C) Draper
- D) Tailor
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Answer: B) Milliner
Explanation: A Milliner is a person who makes or sells women's hats.
21. A person who makes and sells eyeglasses and contact lenses:
- A) Ophthalmologist
- B) Optician
- C) Dentist
- D) Chiropodist
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Answer: B) Optician
Explanation: An Optician is a person qualified to make and supply eyeglasses and contact lenses for vision correction.
22. A person who treats the feet and their ailments:
- A) Chiropodist
- B) Orthopedist
- C) Pediatrician
- D) Dermatologist
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Answer: A) Chiropodist
Explanation: A Chiropodist (or podiatrist) treats conditions of the feet and lower limbs.
23. A distinguished musician or conductor of classical music:
- A) Maestro
- B) Virtuoso
- C) Dilettante
- D) Amateur
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Answer: A) Maestro
Explanation: A Maestro is a distinguished figure in classical music, especially a conductor or composer.
24. A performer of spectacular gymnastic feats:
- A) Equestrian
- B) Acrobat
- C) Funambulist
- D) Jockey
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Answer: B) Acrobat
Explanation: An Acrobat performs spectacular gymnastic feats.
25. A person trained to travel in a spacecraft:
- A) Astronomer
- B) Astrologer
- C) Astronaut
- D) Aviator
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Answer: C) Astronaut
Explanation: An Astronaut is a person who is trained to travel in a spacecraft.
26. A person who travels from place to place selling small goods:
- A) Merchant
- B) Hawker
- C) Stevedore
- D) Milliner
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Answer: B) Hawker
Explanation: A Hawker (or pedlar) travels around selling goods, typically advertising them by shouting.
27. A person who cuts, polishes, and engraves precious stones:
- A) Blacksmith
- B) Lapidary
- C) Carpenter
- D) Plumber
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Answer: B) Lapidary
Explanation: A Lapidary is a person who cuts, polishes, or engraves gems.
28. A person employed to drive a private or rented automobile:
- A) Jockey
- B) Pilot
- C) Chauffeur
- D) Stevedore
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Answer: C) Chauffeur
Explanation: A Chauffeur is a person employed to drive a private or rented automobile.
29. A pilot who operates an aircraft:
- A) Aviator
- B) Astronaut
- C) Equestrian
- D) Chauffeur
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Answer: A) Aviator
Explanation: An Aviator is a person who flies an aircraft.
30. A medical practitioner specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness:
- A) Psychologist
- B) Psychiatrist
- C) Neurologist
- D) Pathologist
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Answer: B) Psychiatrist
Explanation: A Psychiatrist is a medical practitioner specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness.
31. A person qualified to treat the diseases and conditions of the teeth and gums:
- A) Orthopedist
- B) Dentist
- C) Dermatologist
- D) Pediatrician
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Answer: B) Dentist
Explanation: A Dentist treats conditions of the teeth and gums.
32. A doctor specializing in the treatment of animals:
- A) Veterinarian
- B) Zoologist
- C) Botanist
- D) Pediatrician
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Answer: A) Veterinarian
Explanation: A Veterinarian is a person qualified to treat diseased or injured animals.
33. A physician who delivers babies and cares for pregnant women:
- A) Gynecologist
- B) Obstetrician
- C) Pediatrician
- D) Oncologist
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Answer: B) Obstetrician
Explanation: An Obstetrician specializes in pregnancy, childbirth, and a woman's reproductive system.
34. A medical practitioner qualified to diagnose and treat tumors and cancer:
- A) Cardiologist
- B) Oncologist
- C) Neurologist
- D) Nephrology
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Answer: B) Oncologist
Explanation: An Oncologist is a doctor who treats cancer and provides medical care for a person diagnosed with cancer.
35. A person who manages the financial affairs of a college or university:
- A) Bursar
- B) Curator
- C) Arbitrator
- D) Auditor
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Answer: A) Bursar
Explanation: A Bursar is a person who manages the financial affairs of a college or university.
36. A person who makes and repairs wooden objects and structures:
- A) Blacksmith
- B) Plumber
- C) Carpenter
- D) Cobbler
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Answer: C) Carpenter
Explanation: A Carpenter makes and repairs wooden objects and structures.
37. A person who fits and repairs the pipes, fittings, and other apparatus of water supply:
- A) Plumber
- B) Carpenter
- C) Blacksmith
- D) Milliner
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Answer: A) Plumber
Explanation: A Plumber installs and repairs the pipes and fittings of water supply, sanitation, or heating systems.
38. A person who makes and repairs things in iron by hand:
- A) Lapidary
- B) Carpenter
- C) Plumber
- D) Blacksmith
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Answer: D) Blacksmith
Explanation: A Blacksmith is a person who makes and repairs things in iron by hand.
39. A person who writes for newspapers, magazines, or news websites:
- A) Journalist
- B) Novelist
- C) Curator
- D) Spokesman
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Answer: A) Journalist
Explanation: A Journalist writes for newspapers, magazines, or news websites or prepares news to be broadcast.
40. A person who makes statements on behalf of a group or individual:
- A) Arbitrator
- B) Spokesman
- C) Ambassador
- D) Umpire
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Answer: B) Spokesman
Explanation: A Spokesman is a person who makes statements on behalf of a group or individual.
41. A person who is the keeper or custodian of a museum or other collection:
- A) Curator
- B) Bursar
- C) Arbitrator
- D) Journalist
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Answer: A) Curator
Explanation: A Curator is a keeper or custodian of a museum or other collection.
42. An independent person officially appointed to settle a dispute:
- A) Umpire
- B) Arbitrator
- C) Spokesman
- D) Ambassador
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Answer: B) Arbitrator
Explanation: An Arbitrator is an independent person or body officially appointed to settle a dispute.
43. An official who watches a game or match closely to ensure rules are followed:
- A) Arbitrator
- B) Umpire
- C) Curator
- D) Bursar
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Answer: B) Umpire
Explanation: An Umpire (or referee) is an official who watches a game closely to enforce the rules.
44. A person who designs buildings and supervises their construction:
- A) Carpenter
- B) Architect
- C) Blacksmith
- D) Stevedore
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Answer: B) Architect
Explanation: An Architect is a person who designs buildings and in many cases also supervises their construction.
45. A person who studies the weather and climate:
- A) Astronomer
- B) Meteorologist
- C) Geologist
- D) Zoologist
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Answer: B) Meteorologist
Explanation: A Meteorologist is a specialist who studies the weather and forecasts weather conditions.
46. A person who writes beautifully by hand:
- A) Calligrapher
- B) Lexicographer
- C) Cartographer
- D) Choreographer
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Answer: A) Calligrapher
Explanation: A Calligrapher is a person who writes beautifully by hand.
47. The scientific study of language and its structure:
- A) Etymology
- B) Linguistics
- C) Philology
- D) Phonetics
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Answer: B) Linguistics
Explanation: Linguistics is the scientific study of language and its structure.
48. The design, development, and operation of aircraft:
- A) Acoustics
- B) Aviation
- C) Agronomy
- D) Astronomy
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Answer: B) Aviation
Explanation: Aviation is the flying or operating of aircraft, or the design, development, and production of aircraft.
49. A statement or proposition which is regarded as being established, accepted, or self-evidently true:
- A) Axiom
- B) Paradox
- C) Maxim
- D) Fallacy
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Answer: A) Axiom
Explanation: An Axiom is a statement or proposition which is regarded as being established, accepted, or self-evidently true.
50. An item of food that is fit to be eaten:
- A) Inedible
- B) Edible
- C) Potable
- D) Palatable
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Answer: B) Edible
Explanation: Edible means fit to be eaten (often used to describe wild items like mushrooms).
51. Something that is not fit to be eaten:
- A) Edible
- B) Inedible
- C) Potable
- D) Toxic
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Answer: B) Inedible
Explanation: Inedible means not fit for eating.
52. Water that is clean and safe to drink:
- A) Edible
- B) Potable
- C) Portable
- D) Pliable
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Answer: B) Potable
Explanation: Potable water is safe to drink; drinkable.
53. A state of deep unconsciousness that lasts for a prolonged or indefinite period:
- A) Amnesia
- B) Coma
- C) Insomnia
- D) Aphonia
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Answer: B) Coma
Explanation: A Coma is a state of deep unconsciousness that lasts for a prolonged period, caused especially by severe injury or illness.
54. A partial or total loss of memory:
- A) Amnesia
- B) Aphonia
- C) Insomnia
- D) Dementia
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Answer: A) Amnesia
Explanation: Amnesia is a partial or total loss of memory.
55. The loss of ability to speak through disease of or damage to the larynx or mouth:
- A) Amnesia
- B) Aphonia
- C) Insomnia
- D) Anemia
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Answer: B) Aphonia
Explanation: Aphonia is the loss of ability to speak through disease of or damage to the larynx or mouth.
56. Habitual sleeplessness; inability to sleep:
- A) Amnesia
- B) Aphonia
- C) Insomnia
- D) Coma
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Answer: C) Insomnia
Explanation: Insomnia is habitual sleeplessness; inability to sleep.
57. A list or plan showing turns of duty or leave for individuals or groups:
- A) Manifest
- B) Directory
- C) Roster
- D) Census
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Answer: C) Roster
Explanation: A Roster is a list or plan showing turns of duty or leave for individuals or groups in an organization.
58. A document listing the cargo, passengers, and crew of a ship, aircraft, or vehicle:
- A) Manifest
- B) Roster
- C) Catalogue
- D) Directory
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Answer: A) Manifest
Explanation: A Manifest is a document listing the cargo, passengers, and crew of a ship, aircraft, or vehicle.
59. A brief summary or general survey of something:
- A) Synopsis
- B) Abridgment
- C) Manuscript
- D) Prototype
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Answer: A) Synopsis
Explanation: A Synopsis is a brief summary or general survey of something.
60. A shortened version of a larger work:
- A) Abridgment
- B) Synopsis
- C) Souvenir
- D) Manifest
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Answer: A) Abridgment
Explanation: An Abridgment is a shortened version of a larger work.
61. A book listing individuals or organizations alphabetically or thematically with details such as names and addresses:
- A) Catalogue
- B) Directory
- C) Roster
- D) Manifest
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Answer: B) Directory
Explanation: A Directory is a book listing individuals or organizations with details such as names, addresses, and telephone numbers.
62. An official count or survey of a population:
- A) Census
- B) Directory
- C) Manifest
- D) Roster
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Answer: A) Census
Explanation: A Census is an official count or survey of a population, typically recording various details of individuals.
63. The first, original, or typical model of something from which others are copied:
- A) Souvenir
- B) Prototype
- C) Abridgment
- D) Manuscript
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Answer: B) Prototype
Explanation: A Prototype is a first, typical or preliminary model of something, from which other forms are developed or copied.
64. A thing that is kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event:
- A) Prototype
- B) Souvenir
- C) Axiom
- D) Manifest
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Answer: B) Souvenir
Explanation: A Souvenir is a thing that is kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event.
65. An instrument for measuring the speed of the wind:
- A) Anemometer
- B) Ammeter
- C) Altimeter
- D) Barometer
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Answer: A) Anemometer
Explanation: An Anemometer is an instrument for measuring the speed of the wind, or of any current of gas.
66. An instrument for measuring electric current in amperes:
- A) Altimeter
- B) Ammeter
- C) Anemometer
- D) Lactometer
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Answer: B) Ammeter
Explanation: An Ammeter is an instrument for measuring electric current in amperes.
67. An instrument for measuring the altitude of an aircraft or object:
- A) Altimeter
- B) Ammeter
- C) Anemometer
- D) Barometer
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Answer: A) Altimeter
Explanation: An Altimeter is an instrument for determining altitude attained, especially a barometric or radar device fitted in an aircraft.
68. A medical instrument for listening to the action of someone's heart or breathing:
- A) Stethoscope
- B) Microscope
- C) Telescope
- D) Periscope
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Answer: A) Stethoscope
Explanation: A Stethoscope is a medical instrument for listening to the action of someone's heart or breathing.
69. An optical instrument used in submarines to view objects above the surface:
- A) Telescope
- B) Microscope
- C) Periscope
- D) Stethoscope
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Answer: C) Periscope
Explanation: A Periscope is an apparatus consisting of a tube attached to a set of mirrors or prisms, by which an observer can see things that are otherwise out of sight.
70. A room or building for the display or sale of works of art:
- A) Gallery
- B) Museum
- C) Archive
- D) Arsenal
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Answer: A) Gallery
Explanation: A Gallery is a room or building for the display or sale of works of art.
71. A place where dead bodies are cremated:
- A) Cemetery
- B) Morgue
- C) Crematorium
- D) Mortuary
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Answer: C) Crematorium
Explanation: A Crematorium is a place where a dead person's body is cremated.
72. A place where animals are slaughtered for food:
- A) Abattoir
- B) Apiary
- C) Aviary
- D) Tannery
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Answer: A) Abattoir
Explanation: An Abattoir (or slaughterhouse) is a place where animals are slaughtered for food.
73. A large natural or artificial lake used as a source of water supply:
- A) Reservoir
- B) Chasm
- C) Strait
- D) Torrent
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Answer: A) Reservoir
Explanation: A Reservoir is a large natural or artificial lake used as a source of water supply.
74. A plantation of grapevines, typically producing grapes used in winemaking:
- A) Orchard
- B) Vineyard
- C) Nursery
- D) Granary
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Answer: B) Vineyard
Explanation: A Vineyard is a plantation of grapevines, typically producing grapes used in winemaking.
75. A place where wild animals live or rest:
- A) Lair
- B) Kennel
- C) Sty
- D) Stable
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Answer: A) Lair
Explanation: A Lair (or Den) is a wild animal's resting place, especially one that is well hidden.
76. A large burial ground, especially one not in a churchyard:
- A) Crematorium
- B) Cemetery
- C) Morgue
- D) Abattoir
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Answer: B) Cemetery
Explanation: A Cemetery is a large burial ground, especially one not in a churchyard.
77. A deep fissure in the earth's surface:
- A) Chasm
- B) Avalanche
- C) Torrent
- D) Isthmus
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Answer: A) Chasm
Explanation: A Chasm is a deep fissure in the earth, rock, or another surface.
78. A mass of snow, ice, and rocks falling rapidly down a mountainside:
- A) Tsunami
- B) Avalanche
- C) Tornado
- D) Blizzard
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Answer: B) Avalanche
Explanation: An Avalanche is a mass of snow, ice, and rocks falling rapidly down a mountainside.
79. A strong and fast-moving stream of water or other liquid:
- A) Torrent
- B) Strait
- C) Reservoir
- D) Chasm
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Answer: A) Torrent
Explanation: A Torrent is a strong and fast-moving stream of water or other liquid.
80. A piece of land completely surrounded by water:
- A) Peninsula
- B) Island
- C) Isthmus
- D) Continent
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Answer: B) Island
Explanation: An Island is a piece of land surrounded by water.
81. A piece of land almost completely surrounded by water or projecting out into a body of water:
- A) Island
- B) Peninsula
- C) Isthmus
- D) Strait
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Answer: B) Peninsula
Explanation: A Peninsula is a piece of land almost completely surrounded by water or projecting out into a body of water.
82. A narrow passage of water connecting two larger areas of water:
- A) Strait
- B) Isthmus
- C) Peninsula
- D) Torrent
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Answer: A) Strait
Explanation: A Strait is a narrow passage of water connecting two seas or two other large areas of water.
83. A narrow strip of land with sea on either side, forming a link between two larger areas of land:
- A) Strait
- B) Isthmus
- C) Peninsula
- D) Island
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Answer: B) Isthmus
Explanation: An Isthmus is a narrow strip of land with sea on either side, forming a link between two larger areas of land.
84. A violently rotating column of air touching the ground, usually attached to the base of a thunderstorm:
- A) Blizzard
- B) Tornado
- C) Tsunami
- D) Avalanche
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Answer: B) Tornado
Explanation: A Tornado is a violently rotating column of air touching the ground, usually attached to the base of a thunderstorm.
85. A sudden and violent shaking of the ground caused by movements within the earth's crust:
- A) Tsunami
- B) Avalanche
- C) Earthquake
- D) Tornado
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Answer: C) Earthquake
Explanation: An Earthquake is a sudden and violent shaking of the ground as a result of movements within the earth's crust.
86. A long high sea wave caused by an earthquake, submarine landslide, or other disturbance:
- A) Tornado
- B) Tsunami
- C) Avalanche
- D) Blizzard
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Answer: B) Tsunami
Explanation: A Tsunami is a long high sea wave caused by an earthquake, submarine landslide, or other disturbance.
87. A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water:
- A) Drought
- B) Blizzard
- C) Torrent
- D) Avalanche
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Answer: A) Drought
Explanation: A Drought is a prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water.
88. A severe snowstorm with high winds and low visibility:
- A) Tornado
- B) Tsunami
- C) Blizzard
- D) Avalanche
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Answer: C) Blizzard
Explanation: A Blizzard is a severe snowstorm with high winds and low visibility.
89. The science or study of colors:
- A) Chromatics
- B) Acoustics
- C) Agronomy
- D) Seismology
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Answer: A) Chromatics
Explanation: Chromatics is the science or study of colors.
90. The branch of science that deals with the moon's physical features and origin:
- A) Orology
- B) Selenology
- C) Limnology
- D) Speleology
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Answer: B) Selenology
Explanation: Selenology is the branch of science that deals with the moon's physical features and origin.
91. The branch of science that deals with mountains:
- A) Selenology
- B) Orology
- C) Limnology
- D) Speleology
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Answer: B) Orology
Explanation: Orology is the branch of science that deals with mountains.
92. The study of inland waters, including lakes and rivers:
- A) Orology
- B) Limnology
- C) Speleology
- D) Dactylography
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Answer: B) Limnology
Explanation: Limnology is the study of inland waters, including lakes and rivers.
93. The scientific study of caves and other karst features:
- A) Speleology
- B) Limnology
- C) Orology
- D) Selenology
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Answer: A) Speleology
Explanation: Speleology is the scientific study of caves and other karst features.
94. The study of fingerprints for the purpose of identification:
- A) Speleology
- B) Dactylography
- C) Chromatics
- D) Linguistics
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Answer: B) Dactylography
Explanation: Dactylography is the study of fingerprints for the purpose of identification.
95. A person who attacks first or initiates a conflict:
- A) Aggressor
- B) Pacifist
- C) Arbitrator
- D) Umpire
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Answer: A) Aggressor
Explanation: An Aggressor is a person or country that attacks another first.
96. A person who rides in horse races, especially as a profession:
- A) Jockey
- B) Equestrian
- C) Chauffeur
- D) Pedlar
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Answer: A) Jockey
Explanation: A Jockey is a person who rides in horse races, especially as a profession.
97. A person who makes and repairs shoes:
- A) Carpenter
- B) Cobbler
- C) Blacksmith
- D) Plumber
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Answer: B) Cobbler
Explanation: A Cobbler is a person who mends shoes as a job.
98. A person who studies or collects antiques and ancient items:
- A) Curator
- B) Antiquarian
- C) Bursar
- D) Arbitrator
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Answer: B) Antiquarian
Explanation: An Antiquarian is a person who studies or collects antiques or antiquities.
99. A person who believes that war and violence are unjustifiable:
- A) Aggressor
- B) Pacifist
- C) Belligerent
- D) Chauvinist
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Answer: B) Pacifist
Explanation: A Pacifist is a person who believes that war and violence are unjustifiable.
100. A person who dies without leaving a valid will:
- A) Intestate
- B) Orphan
- C) Widow
- D) Posthumous
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Answer: A) Intestate
Explanation: Intestate refers to a person who has died without having made a valid will before death.