Select from the alternatives, the words that best describe the meaning of the idiom or phrase given in the questions : To feather one's nest

The meaning of the phrase ` To feather one's nest ' is -

A

to gain popularity

B

to be selfish

C

to cheat others

D

to provide for future

Select from the alternatives, the words that best describe the meaning of the idiom or phrase given in the questions : To break the ice

A

to accomplish a difficult task

B

to be the first to begin

C

to bring out good news

D

to get the truth

Select from the alternatives, the words that best describe the meaning of the idiom or phrase given in the questions : To catch one's eye

A

to pay attention

B

to attract attention

C

to admire someone

D

to be found guilty

Select from the alternatives, the words that best describe the meaning of the idiom or phrase given in the questions : To sit on the fence

A

to keep away

B

to be in danger

C

to remain neutral

D

to guard someone

Select from the alternatives, the words that best describe the meaning of the idiom or phrase given in the questions : At first blush

A

at first sight

B

in the beginning

C

to be the first

D

immediately

Nest, kennel, feather, burrow'. The odd word in this group is.

A

kennel

B

nest

C

feather

D

burrow

Each of the following questions consists of a word or phrase which is italicized bold in the sentence given . It is followed by certain words or phrases. Select the word or phrase which is closest to the opposite in meaning of the italicized bold word or phrase. The palace was indeed grotesque.

A

good

B

decent

C

filthy

D

congruous

Mr. Abdur Rahim feels like 'a cuckoo in the nest' by becoming the employee of the month. What is the meaning of the underlined idiom ?

A

A person is liked by everybody

B

A person is disliked by everybody

C

A team player

D

A leader

Choose the pair that best express the relationship similar to the words BIRD : FEATHER

A

Fish : Fin

B

Hand : Fingers

C

Words : Book

D

Country : World

Choose the pair that best expresses the relationship similar to the words expressed in capital letters. BIRD : FEATHER

A

fish : scales

B

mammal : spine

C

hand : fingers

D

branch : fruit

Select from the alternatives, the words that best describe the meaning of the idiom or phrase given in the questions : To feather one's nest

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