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1. In each of the following questions four words are given of which two words are most nearly the same or opposite in meaning. Find the two words which are most nearly the same or opposite in meaning.
(A) Fixed
(B) Stiff
(C) Indelible
(D) Soapy

A. A - B
B. A - D
C. A - C
D. B - C
Answer : A
2. Literal
A. verbatim
B. formal
C. idealistic
D. outdated
Answer : A
3. CLOUT
A. Fear
B. Claw
C. Joke
D. Power
Answer : D
4. Knack :
A. Talent
B. Dullness
C. Dexterity
D. Balance
Answer : B
5. Safe
A. rash
B. insecure
C. beneficial
D. harsh
Answer : B
6. An office with pay but little responsibility
A. sinecure
B. presidency
C. factotum
D. plutocracy
Answer : A
7. For the following questions, choose the option which does not belong to the group (ODD-ONE-OUT).
A. bonus
B. beneficial
C. benevolent
D. bond
Answer : D
8. Barbaric
A. Thorny
B. Uncivilized
C. Premeditated
D. Barbers
Answer : B
9. The study of plant life
A. Geology
B. Zoology
C. Botany
D. Geography
Answer : C
10. For the following questions, choose the option which does not belong to the group (ODD-ONE-OUT).
A. disclaim
B. intimate
C. hint
D. suggest
Answer : A
11. Opulence :
A. Luxury
B. Transparency
C. Weath
D. Poverty
Answer : D
12. LOQUACIOUS
A. Obstinate
B. Secondary
C. Talkative
D. Competitive
Answer : C
13. One who studies mankind
A. Anthropologist
B. Physicist
C. Pathologist
D. Philanthropist
Answer : A
14. Relinquish
A. Relish
B. Continue
C. Vanish
D. Quench
Answer : B
15. CANDOUR
A. Enthusiasm
B. Openness
C. Freedom
D. Intimacy
Answer : B
16. Resourcefulness
A. scarcity
B. stupidity
C. incompetence
D. bankruptcy
Answer : C
17. A commonplace and unoriginal statement
A. witticism
B. preamble
C. prevarication
D. platitude
Answer : D
18. TRANSIENT
A. Transitory
B. Fleeting
C. Permanent
D. Momentary
Answer : C
19. Mercy-killing of patients who are incurably ill
A. circumspection
B. benignity
C. euthanasia
D. apoplexy
Answer : C
20. TALISMAN
A. Fiction
B. Charm
C. Aptitude
D. Strength
Answer : B
21. For the following questions, choose the option which does not belong to the group (ODD-ONE-OUT).
A. munch
B. masticate
C. crush
D. revive
Answer : D
22. Exclusive possession or control of anything
A. Mono-mania
B. Monotheism
C. Monopoly
D. Monoism
Answer : C
23. Veteran
A. Activist
B. Enthusiast
C. Novice
D. Master
Answer : C
24. TRANSIENT
A. Urgent
B. Youthful
C. Original
D. Eternal
Answer : D
25. For the following questions, choose the option which does not belong to the group (ODD-ONE-OUT).
A. grand
B. majestic
C. august
D. raunchy
Answer : D
26. For the following questions, choose the option which does not belong to the group (ODD-ONE-OUT).
A. allegory
B. parody
C. joke
D. lampoon
Answer : A
27. Abnormal
A. Unnatural
B. Aggressive
C. Unique
D. Informal
Answer : A
28. Wily
A. Angry
B. Wise
C. Stupid
D. Cunning
Answer : D
29. COLLAPSE
A. Rise
B. Failure
C. Rebirth
D. Debt
Answer : B
30. HIATUS
A. Atrocious
B. Gap
C. Dominance
D. Obscure
Answer : B
31. One who helps people by giving them money or other aid
A. benefactor
B. beneficiary
C. tycoon
D. patriot
Answer : A
32. A highly skilled musician
A. artiste
B. virtuoso
C. performer
D. diva
Answer : B
33. One who is unable to pay ones debt
A. Borrower
B. Bankrupt
C. Bank-roll
D. Extravagant
Answer : B
34. Persevere
A. Fickle
B. Persist
C. Constant
D. Polite
Answer : B
35. Coherent
A. Distorted
B. Disorganized
C. Inept
D. Carefree
Answer : B
36. MACABRE
A. Innocent
B. Tarried
C. Gruesome
D. Pleasing
Answer : C
37. Accidental solving of a crime
A. investigation
B. detection
C. sixth-sense
D. serendipity
Answer : D
38. TANGIBLE
A. Gentle
B. Elusive
C. Refined
D. Palpable
Answer : B
39. Petition
A. Rotation
B. Administration
C. Appeal
D. Vocation
Answer : C
40. SOLICITIOUS
A. Concerned
B. Indifferent
C. Eager
D. Noisy
Answer : B
41. GRIT
A. Bold
B. Courage
C. Grease
D. Level
Answer : B
42. In each of the following questions four words are given, of which two words are most nearly the same or opposite in meaning. Find the two words which are most nearly the same or opposite in meaning and indicate the number of the correct letter combination.
(A) pertinent
(B) impolite
(C) irrelevant
(D) insecure

A. A-C
B. B-D
C. C-D
D. A-D
Answer : A
43. RUDIMENTARY
A. Developed
B. Polite
C. Pale
D. Weak
Answer : A
44. Conjurer
A. Magician
B. Jester
C. Performer
D. Trickster
Answer : C
45. SCRIMP
A. Lavish
B. Parsimonious
C. Meticulous
D. Polite
Answer : A
46. Sporadic
A. Timely
B. Scattered
C. Frequent
D. Irrelevant
Answer : B
47. Scorn
A. concise
B. despise
C. bias
D. fierce
Answer : B
48. In each of these questions, two of the words are related in some way, i.e. they are similar or opposites. Pick out the option which represents that pair.
(A) Perky
(B) Lively
(C) Honest
(D) Kind

A. A - B
B. B - C
C. C - D
D. B - D
Answer : A
49. GRAVE
A. Noble
B. Inconsequential
C. Solemn
D. Senile
Answer : B
50. Something short-lived
A. ephemeral
B. Epicurean
C. interim
D. illusory
Answer : A

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