Directions: In the following items, a word is given, followed by two suggested meanings. You are required to identify the correct meaning of the word and indicate your choice by using the code that follows:
'Raconteur'
1. Someone who is capable of telling stories in an interesting manner
2. Somebody who believes in only telling tall tales
To solve this question, we need to identify the correct meaning of the word "raconteur."
Analysis:
1. A "raconteur" is someone who is skilled at telling stories in an engaging and entertaining manner. This is the commonly accepted definition.
2. Option two suggests that a "raconteur" is "somebody who believes in only telling tall tales," which is not an accurate definition. While raconteurs may embellish stories for effect, the term does not imply a constant tendency to tell exaggerated or false stories (tall tales).
Thus, from the given options, the correct meaning of "raconteur" aligns with the first option.
Conclusion: The correct choice is "1 only," as it accurately describes a raconteur as someone capable of telling stories in an interesting manner.
Similar Questions
Precept and Percept
Directions: Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists:
List I
(Word/Expression)List II
(Meaning)A. Kernel 1. Something that causes bad luck B. Brook 2. Small stream C. Jinx 3. Something that gives feeling of comfort D. Solace 4. Soft part inside a seed
Code:
A B C D'Immolate'
1. To kill somebody or self by burning
2. To kill somebody or self or an animal as an act of sacrifice'Quotidian'
1. To quote inaccurately
2. Someone fond of quoting others'Anarchism'
1. Absence of government and/or authority
2. Chaos and disorder in the absence of government'Pristine'
1. In the original condition
2. In the defiled condition'Emasculate'
1. Making someone strong and powerful
2. Increase one's musculature'Perturbation'
1. Mental anxiety and disturbance
2. Deviation of a system or moving object caused by an outside influence'Enormity'
1. The fact of something being serious and grave
2. Abominable crime or sin'Minimise'
1. Reduce something to the smallest possible degree
2. Reduce expenses, or the degree of anything or of any activity
Important Questions from Vocabulary
A sentence has been given with a blank to be filled with an appropriate word. Choose the correct alternative.
As we get older, our muscles start to become _______
Choose the correct meaning of the given word.
Craven
Direction : In the following items a word is followed by four explanatory expressions. Choose the expression which best describes the word:
Stopgap
Direction : In the following sentence, out of the given alternatives choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the underlined word.
He warned against making hasty decisions.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Freud's work with free association, dream analysis and the unconscious was of ____________ importance to the Surrealists in developing methods to liberate imagination.
