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1401. "Deer meat "is also called __________?
- A. venison
- B. Squab
- C. Turkey
- D. Veal
Explanation: Venison is the standard culinary term for deer meat. Squab means young pigeon, while veal is meat from a young calf.
Correct answer: venison1402. A person who chatters meaninglessly is __________?
- A. Talkative
- B. Loquacious
- C. Voluble
- D. Garrulous
Explanation: Garrulous describes someone who talks excessively, especially about trivial or meaningless matters. Talkative, loquacious, and voluble mainly indicate frequent or fluent speech without the specific sense of trivial chatter.
Correct answer: Garrulous1403. A summary statement of commemoration for a dead person.
- A. Remission
- B. Helligfernt
- C. Epitaph
- D. Samaritan
Explanation: An epitaph is an inscription or brief statement written in memory of a dead person, commonly on a tomb. The other options do not refer to a commemorative memorial statement.
Correct answer: Epitaph1404. A dramatic performance
- A. Appraisal
- B. Voluntary
- C. Genius
- D. Masque
Explanation: A masque is a dramatic performance combining acting, music, dancing, and elaborate costumes, especially in its traditional form. The other choices refer to evaluation, choice, or exceptional ability.
Correct answer: Masque1405. A confusing and difficult problem or question.
- A. Conundrum
- B. Memories
- C. Prodigy
- D. Pandemonium
Explanation: A conundrum is a confusing, difficult problem or question, often one with no obvious solution. Pandemonium means wild disorder, not a difficult puzzle.
Correct answer: Conundrum1406. A cinema show which is held in the afternoon.
- A. Propensity
- B. Retaliate
- C. Matinee
- D. Eternal
Explanation: A matinee is a theatrical or cinema performance held during the daytime, usually in the afternoon. The remaining choices do not refer to a performance time.
Correct answer: Matinee1407. A child with unusual or remarkable talent.
- A. shrew
- B. Bossy
- C. Prodigy
- D. linguistic
Explanation: A prodigy is a young person with exceptional or remarkable talent, especially in a particular field. The other options do not describe unusual talent.
Correct answer: Prodigy1408. The one who knows many languages?
- A. Cosmopolitan
- B. Epicure
- C. Antiquarian
- D. Polyglot
Explanation: A polyglot is a person who knows or speaks many languages. Cosmopolitan means familiar with or at home in many places, not necessarily multilingual.
Correct answer: Polyglot1409. The one who is present everywhere?
- A. Omnipresent
- B. Omnipotent
- C. Philanthropist
- D. None of the above
Explanation: Omnipresent means present everywhere at the same time. Omnipotent means all-powerful, so it describes power rather than presence.
Correct answer: Omnipresent1410. The one who acts against religion?
- A. Pessimist
- B. Heretic
- C. Illiterate
- D. Atheist
Explanation: A heretic holds beliefs that conflict with the established teachings of a religion. An atheist denies the existence of God, which is narrower and does not necessarily mean acting against a religion’s teachings.
Correct answer: Heretic