All MCQs for Competitive Exams

1661

The phrase 'Tete-a-tete' refers to:

A

A head injury

B

A private conversation between two people

C

A taste test

D

A dance move

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1662

What is the meaning of the German word 'Schadenfreude'?

A

Fear of shadows

B

Pleasure derived from another person's misfortune

C

Shameful joy

D

Friendship in hard times

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1663

If something is done 'De facto', it is done:

A

According to law

B

In reality or fact, whether legally recognized or not

C

By the factory

D

By definition

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1664

The phrase 'Alma Mater' literally means:

A

Old Master

B

Nourishing Mother

C

Soul Mate

D

High Matter

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1665

A 'Non sequitur' is a statement that:

A

Is always true

B

Does not logically follow from the previous statement

C

Is spoken quietly

D

Is strictly sequential

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1666

What does 'Deja vu' mean?

A

Already seen

B

Never seen

C

Already done

D

Day view

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1667

The abbreviation 'i.e.' stands for 'id est', which means:

A

For example

B

That is (in other words)

C

It is estimated

D

In the end

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1668

The abbreviation 'e.g.' stands for 'exempli gratia', which means:

A

In other words

B

For example

C

That is

D

Note well

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1669

What does 'Carte blanche' literally translate to?

A

White card (Blank check)

B

White map

C

Blank cart

D

French bread

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1670

The Latin phrase 'Quid pro quo' implies:

A

Something for nothing

B

Something for something (an exchange)

C

Quiet professionalism

D

Questioning authority

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