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NMAT Vocabulary & Idioms Questions
Practise vocabulary & idioms (english) for the NMAT by GMAC: 10 multiple-choice questions, each with the correct answer and a worked explanation. Click an option to check it, or “New questions” for another set.
Vocabulary & Idioms practice
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Q1.Choose the word closest in meaning to ENIGMATIC.
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Answer: A — Mysterious
Enigmatic means difficult to interpret — mysterious.
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Q2.Choose the antonym of BENEVOLENT.
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Answer: D — Malevolent
Benevolent = well-meaning; malevolent = wishing harm.
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Q3.Choose the synonym of DILIGENT.
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Answer: A — Hard-working
Diligent means showing care and effort in work.
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Q4.Choose the correctly spelt word.
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Answer: D — Occurrence
Occurrence: double c, double r, -ence.
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Q5.Choose the antonym of FRUGAL.
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Answer: B — Extravagant
Frugal = sparing with money; extravagant = spending excessively.
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Q6.Choose the antonym of ALLEVIATE.
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Answer: D — Aggravate
Alleviate = make less severe; aggravate = make worse.
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Q7.Choose the synonym of UBIQUITOUS.
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Answer: C — Everywhere
Ubiquitous means present or found everywhere.
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Q8.One word for: A person who can speak many languages.
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Answer: A — Polyglot
A polyglot knows and uses several languages.
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Q9.Choose the synonym of ARDUOUS.
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Answer: D — Difficult
Arduous means involving great effort — difficult.
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Q10.Choose the synonym of MITIGATE.
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Answer: C — Lessen
Mitigate means make less severe or painful.
How to approach vocabulary & idioms questions
Learn words in synonym/antonym pairs and by roots (bene = good, mal = bad, chron = time). For idioms, think of the figurative meaning, not the literal one.
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