Question
Each of the following questions presents a word in
bold, followed by three sentences using that word. The word may be used correctly or incorrectly in each sentence. Select which sentence(s) use the word correctly by marking the option that corresponds to your answer. Umbrage (I) He took umbrage at her remarks about his work, feeling they were unfairly critical. (II) The royal family took great umbrage in a lavish ceremony to celebrate their 50th anniversary. (III) She felt a deep umbrage after receiving the unexpected compliment.Solution
"Abstemious" refers to the practice of self-discipline, especially regarding eating and drinking. It often describes someone who is moderate or restrained in their consumption of food and drink.
In the following figure, Rhombus represents Authors, Circle represents Poets and triangle represents Actors. Which set of letters represents Poets who a...
Lokesh runs 4 km facing east, takes a left turn and runs for another 3 km. He finally takes a left turn, runs 4 km and stops. Which direction is he faci...
Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term and the sixth term is related to the...
What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series based on the English alphabetical order?
NRT, JNP, FJL, BFH, ?
JM12 is related to EH15 in a certain way. In the same way, QT34 is related to LO37. To which of the following is SV 23 related following the same logic?
Seven teachers A, B, C, D, E, Y and Z are sitting in a straight row, facing north. Only A sits between E and D. Only B sits between Z and Y. Only C sits...
In a certain code language, 'GRAPE' is coded as 21-54-3-48-15 and 'MELON' is coded as 39-15-36-45-42. How will 'PEACH' be coded in the same language?
In the following question, select the figure which can be placed at the sign of question mark (?) from the given alternatives.
If + means −, − means ×, × means ÷, ÷ means +, then what will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation?
60 × 6 +...
In a certain code language:Â Â
- A + B means 'A is the mother of B', Â
- A - B means 'A is the brother of B', Â
- A × B means...