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91 In the following question, which one is best expresses the meaning of the phrase.
  I met him after a long time, but he gave me the cold shoulder.

A
scolded me
B
insulted me
C
abused me
D
ignored me

92 In the following question, which one is best expresses the meaning of the phrase.
  He passed himself off as a noble man.

A
was regarded as
B
pretended to be
C
was thought to be
D
was looked upon

93 In the following question, which one is best expresses the meaning of the phrase.
  He resigned the post of his own accord.

A
which he liked
B
according to his convenience
C
voluntarily and willingly
D
according to his judgement

94 In the following question, which one is best expresses the meaning of the phrase.
  The cricket match proved to be a big draw.

A
a keen contest
B
a huge attraction
C
a lovely spectacle
D
a game without any result

95 In the following question, which one is best expresses the meaning of the phrase.
  You cannot have your cake and eat it too.

A
Enjoy forever
B
Have it both ways
C
Run away from responsibility
D
Absolve yourself of guilt

96 In the following question, which one is best expresses the meaning of the phrase.
  We were in hurry. The road being zigzag we had to cut off a corner to reach in time.

A
To cut a portion of the road
B
To take a short cut
C
To go fast
D
To take an alternative route

97 In the following question, which one is best expresses the meaning of the phrase.
  The aroma from the kitchen makes my mouth water.

A
makes me sick
B
makes me giddy
C
makes me vomit
D
stimulates my appetite

98 In the following question, which one is best expresses the meaning of the phrase.
  We should guard against our green-eyed friends.

A
rich
B
jealous
C
handsome
D
enthusiastic

99 In the following question, which one is best expresses the meaning of the phrase.
  He is a person after my own heart.

A
an object of mockery
B
an emotional man
C
a happy go lucky fellow
D
exactly to one's own liking

100 In the following question, which one is best expresses the meaning of the phrase.
  He made light of his father's advice.

A
followed readily
B
disregarded
C
treated lightly
D
rejected