Gate Way To CGL Mains : English Quiz

Directions (1-5): Groups of four words are given. Choose the misspelt word.
1.(a) Adiction 
(b) Quintessence
(c) Adhere 
(d) Spontaneous

2.(a) Bruise 
(b) Aristocracy
(c) Courtesy
(d) Hygene

3.(a) Mischievous
(b) Heap
(c) Ascetic
(d) Weap

4.(a) Nemesis
(b) Nector
(c) Occlude
(d) Oblique

5.(a) Superficial
(b) Neither
(c) Reighs
(d) Fight
Directions (6-10): Out of the four alternatives choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence. 
6.A man of odd habits 
(a) Eccentric
(b) Cynical
(c) Introvert 
(d) Moody

7. Deriving pleasure from inferring pain on others 
(a) Sadism 
(b) Malevolence
(c) Bigotry 
(d) Masochism

8. One who thinks that human nature is essentially evil 
(a) Agnostic 
(b) Cynic
(c) Sceptic 
(d) Misogynist

9.One who cannot be corrected 
(a) Invulnerable 
(b) Hardened
(c) Incurable 
(d) Incorrigible

10.One who has suddenly gained new wealth, power or prestige 
(a) Aristocrat 
(b) Affluent
(c) Maverick 
(d) Parvenu

Answers :-
1.a
2.d
3.d
4.b
5.c
6.a
7.a
8.b
9.d
10.d