101
A person of informed and discriminating taste
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer & Solution
A connoisseur is someone who has a deep knowledge and appreciation for something, especially fine art, food, wine, or music. This person has refined tastes and can make discerning judgments about quality.
102
A name wrongly or unsuitably applied to a person or an object
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer & Solution
A misnomer refers to
the use of a name or term that is inaccurate or inappropriate for a particular
person, thing, or concept. For example, calling a koala bear a "bear"
is a misnomer, as it is not actually a bear.
103
Habitually silent or talks less
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer & Solution
A taciturn person is one who tends to be habitually silent, reserved, or uncommunicative. This term often refers to someone who speaks very little or avoids conversation.
104
Anything written in a letter after it is signed
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer & Solution
A postscript is
an additional message added after the main body and signature of a letter or
document. It is used to include an afterthought or something that was forgotten
in the original message.
105
A small shop that sells fashionable cloths, cosmetics etc.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer & Solution
A boutique is a small,
specialized retail store that often sells high-end, fashionable clothing,
accessories, and cosmetics. These shops are typically known for their curated
selection of trendy or unique products.
106
One who is indifferent to pain and pleasure
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer & Solution
A Stoic is a person who
remains indifferent to pleasure or pain, showing little or no emotion
regardless of external circumstances. The term comes from the philosophy of
Stoicism, which advocates for enduring hardship with resilience and emotional
control.
107
That which can’t be corrected
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer & Solution
Incorrigible
means something or someone that cannot be corrected, reformed, or improved. It
is typically used to describe a person who is resistant to change or
correction, often in a negative sense (e.g., an incorrigible liar).
108
Excessively credulous belief in and reverence for the supernatural
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer & Solution
Superstition
refers to a belief in supernatural influences, such as the belief that certain
events or actions can cause good or bad outcomes without scientific or logical
reasons. It reflects an excessive or irrational belief in the supernatural.
109
A name adopted by an author in his writings
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer & Solution
Pseudonym is
a fictitious name used by an author instead of their real name.
Nickname (A)
is a familiar or affectionate name, but not necessarily used by authors.
Nomenclature (C) refers to a system of naming things.
Impersonate (D) refers to pretending to be someone else, not using a pen name.
110
The history of a man written by others
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer & Solution
Biography is
the account of a person's life written by someone else.
Autobiography
(B) is a person's own account of their life.
History (C) is a record of past events, not necessarily focused on one person.
Manuscript (D) is a handwritten or typed document, not a history of someone's life.
