All MCQs for Competitive Exams

1611

The abbreviation 'Et al.' stands for 'Et alii', meaning:

A

And all

B

And others

C

Eat all

D

At last

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1612

The phrase 'En masse' means:

A

In church

B

All together / In a group

C

In a mess

D

In command

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1613

A 'Double entendre' is:

A

A double entry bookkeeping

B

A word or phrase open to two interpretations, one of which is usually risqué

C

Hearing double

D

Entering twice

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1614

A 'Cul-de-sac' is literally:

A

Bottom of the bag (Dead end)

B

Cold sack

C

Call the sack

D

Cool section

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1615

What does 'Bon appétit' mean?

A

Good appetite (Enjoy your meal)

B

Born happy

C

Bone apple tea

D

Good ape

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1616

The term 'A priori' refers to reasoning that proceeds from:

A

Observation and experience

B

Theoretical deduction rather than observation

C

A prior engagement

D

A priority list

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1617

If someone is an 'Ex officio' member, they are a member:

A

Because of another office or position they hold

B

Who has been expelled

C

Who works in an office

D

Who is retired

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1618

The phrase 'In vitro' refers to processes performed:

A

In a living body

B

In a glass / Outside a living organism

C

In truth

D

In the veins

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1619

What does 'Prima facie' mean?

A

Primary face

B

At first sight / Based on first impression

C

Prime factor

D

Private facility

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1620

A 'Subpoena' is:

A

A submarine sandwich

B

A writ ordering a person to attend a court

C

A submission of poetry

D

A subpar performance

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