Confusable_Words_Batch3_I-P_competitive exams
50 questions · One Paper
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Question 1 of 50
The doctor examined the infant's ___ for any signs of infection.
Explanation'Navel' refers to the belly button.
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Question 2 of 50
The mountaineers finally reached the ___ after a grueling six-hour climb.
Explanation'Peak' refers to the highest point of a mountain or the highest level of something.
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Question 3 of 50
She was ___ to admit that she had made a mistake.
Explanation'Loath' (adjective) means reluctant or unwilling to do something.
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Question 4 of 50
The country recently expanded its ___ fleet to strengthen maritime security.
Explanation'Naval' relates to a navy or warships.
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Question 5 of 50
Could you please pass me a ___ of cake?
Explanation'Piece' refers to a portion or part of something.
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Question 6 of 50
From his silence, we could ___ that he was upset about the news.
Explanation'Infer' means to draw a conclusion based on evidence or reasoning (used by the listener).
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Question 7 of 50
The team's ___ improved significantly after their unexpected victory.
Explanation'Morale' refers to the level of confidence or enthusiasm within a group.
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Question 8 of 50
The survey collected data from both ___ and female participants.
Explanation'Male' refers to the gender, as opposed to female.
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Question 9 of 50
Both nations finally agreed to sign a lasting ___ treaty.
Explanation'Peace' refers to a state of tranquility or absence of conflict.
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Question 10 of 50
She sent the documents by registered ___ last week.
Explanation'Mail' refers to letters or packages sent through the postal system.
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Question 11 of 50
The family photos were arranged neatly on the ___ above the fireplace.
Explanation'Mantel' refers to the shelf above a fireplace.
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Question 12 of 50
The ___ was rescued after being trapped underground for two days.
Explanation'Miner' refers to a person who works in a mine extracting minerals or coal.
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Question 13 of 50
Given the current budget constraints, the proposed plan is simply not ___.
Explanation'Practicable' means capable of being put into practice or carried out successfully under the circumstances.
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Question 14 of 50
He shared some ___ details about his childhood during the interview.
Explanation'Personal' relates to an individual's private life or matters.
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Question 15 of 50
She spent hours studying maps, ___ over every detail before the expedition.
Explanation'Pore over' means to study or examine something closely and carefully.
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Question 16 of 50
He often reminisces about events from his ___.
Explanation'Past' (noun/adjective) refers to a time before the present.
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Question 17 of 50
She gave him an ___ look when he claimed to have finished the marathon in two hours.
Explanation'Incredulous' means unwilling or unable to believe something; skeptical.
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Question 18 of 50
We will discuss this matter in more detail ___ this afternoon.
Explanation'Later' refers to a time after the present or after a specified time.
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Question 19 of 50
There was a ___ improvement in his performance after the training program.
Explanation'Noticeable' means easily seen or observed; something that attracts attention through visibility.
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Question 20 of 50
___ raining heavily outside, so please carry an umbrella.
Explanation'It's' (with apostrophe) is a contraction of 'it is' or 'it has'.
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Question 21 of 50
Of the two proposals presented, the ___ was considered more practical.
Explanation'Latter' refers to the second of two items previously mentioned.
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Question 22 of 50
The country was placed under ___ law following the coup.
Explanation'Martial' relates to war or the military.
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Question 23 of 50
The screws on this chair have become ___ over time.
Explanation'Loose' (adjective) means not tightly fixed or fitted.
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Question 24 of 50
The company recently hired additional ___ to manage the growing workload.
Explanation'Personnel' refers to the staff or employees of an organization.
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Question 25 of 50
As the eldest son, he was expected to take up the ___ of leadership.
Explanation'Mantle' (figuratively) refers to an important role or responsibility passed on to someone.
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Question 26 of 50
The company announced ___ new policy regarding remote work.
Explanation'Its' (no apostrophe) is the possessive form, indicating ownership.
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Question 27 of 50
The engineer came up with an ___ solution to the water shortage problem.
Explanation'Ingenious' means clever, inventive, or resourceful.
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Question 28 of 50
The child's ___ honesty charmed everyone at the gathering.
Explanation'Ingenuous' means innocent, naive, or artlessly straightforward.
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Question 29 of 50
The couple sought counseling to resolve their ___ issues.
Explanation'Marital' relates to marriage.
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Question 30 of 50
The story teaches an important ___ about honesty and integrity.
Explanation'Moral' (noun) refers to a lesson about right and wrong conduct.
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Question 31 of 50
The speaker was accused of trying to ___ violence among the crowd.
Explanation'Incite' (verb) means to encourage or stir up a particular action, often violent or unlawful.
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Question 32 of 50
Her tone seemed to ___ that she disagreed with the decision.
Explanation'Imply' means to suggest something indirectly without stating it outright (used by the speaker).
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Question 33 of 50
She ___ the driving test on her very first attempt.
Explanation'Passed' is the past tense of the verb 'to pass' (to succeed or move by).
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Question 34 of 50
This is not the first ___ of such misconduct within the department.
Explanation'Instance' (noun) means a specific case or example of something.
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Question 35 of 50
She decided to ___ down for a short nap after lunch.
Explanation'Lie' (intransitive verb) means to recline or rest in a horizontal position; it takes no direct object.
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Question 36 of 50
The president made an ___ statement regarding the new trade agreement.
Explanation'Official' means authorized or relating to an authority or public office.
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Question 37 of 50
As a ___, he was not permitted to sign the legal contract without a guardian.
Explanation'Minor' refers to a person who is under the legal age of adulthood.
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Question 38 of 50
If you don't back up your files, you might ___ important data.
Explanation'Lose' (verb) means to fail to keep or to be deprived of something.
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Question 39 of 50
Iron is heavier than ___, but both are dense metals.
Explanation'Lead' (pronounced 'led', noun) refers to the metallic element.
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Question 40 of 50
She couldn't resist taking a quick ___ at her birthday presents.
Explanation'Peek' means to take a quick, often secretive look at something.
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Question 41 of 50
Among the guests was a ___ scientist who had won several international awards.
Explanation'Notable' means worthy of attention or remarkable, often describing a person or achievement.
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Question 42 of 50
He has always ___ dishonesty in any form.
Explanation'Loathe' (verb) means to feel intense dislike or disgust for something.
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Question 43 of 50
The moment he heard the news, he felt an ___ sense of relief.
Explanation'Instant' (adjective) means happening immediately, without delay.
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Question 44 of 50
The rescue team performed an ___ feat by saving all the trapped miners.
Explanation'Incredible' means impossible to believe or extraordinary.
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Question 45 of 50
Please ___ the documents on my desk before you leave.
Explanation'Lay' (transitive verb) means to place something down; it requires a direct object.
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Question 46 of 50
Please ___ the water carefully into the glass without spilling it.
Explanation'Pour' means to cause a liquid to flow from a container.
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Question 47 of 50
She always gives ___ advice that can be easily applied in daily life.
Explanation'Practical' means sensible, useful, or relating to actual practice rather than theory.
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Question 48 of 50
The tour guide ___ the visitors through the ancient ruins.
Explanation'Led' is the past tense of the verb 'to lead' (to guide or direct).
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Question 49 of 50
The professor's lecture gave students valuable ___ into ancient civilizations.
Explanation'Insight' (noun) means a deep understanding or perceptive awareness of something.
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Question 50 of 50
The ___ new employee kept giving unwanted advice to his senior colleagues.
Explanation'Officious' means excessively eager to offer help or advice where it is not welcome.
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