All MCQs for Competitive Exams

1631

The term 'Kowtow' comes from Chinese and means:

A

Cow toe

B

To act in an excessively subservient manner

C

To fight with Kung Fu

D

To cook quickly

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1632

What is a 'Non-plussed' person?

A

Not adding up

B

Surprised and confused so much that they are unsure how to react

C

Not impressed

D

Negative

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1633

The phrase 'Veni, vidi, vici' is attributed to Julius Caesar and means:

A

We came, we voted, we vanished

B

I came, I saw, I conquered

C

Very vital victory

D

Visit, view, vacate

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1634

What does 'Blitzkrieg' mean?

A

Lightning war

B

Blissful kingdom

C

Bridge crossing

D

Blocked road

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1635

The phrase 'Nouveau riche' refers to:

A

Old money

B

Newly rich (often implies lacking taste)

C

Rich food

D

Never rich

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1636

What does 'Vis-à-vis' mean?

A

Visual aid

B

Face to face / In relation to

C

Visa application

D

Visit again

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1637

If a solution is 'Sine qua non', it is:

A

Without question

B

An absolute necessity / An essential condition

C

Signed quickly

D

Sign of quality

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1638

The phrase 'C'est la vie' is French for:

A

Such is life / That's life

B

Live the life

C

See the view

D

Life is best

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1639

What does 'Wanderlust' mean?

A

Lost while wandering

B

A strong desire to travel

C

Wondering about lust

D

Wandering aimlessly

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1640

The phrase 'Al fresco' refers to dining:

A

With fresh vegetables

B

In the open air/outdoors

C

In a fresco painted room

D

Alone

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