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In the following question out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences.

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A person who believes that only selfishness motivates human actions

A. agnostic

B. cynic

C. sceptic

D. misogynist

Correct Answer :

B. cynic


A person who believes that only selfishness motivates human action-Cynic.

Related Questions

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Scientific study of birds

A. aviation

B. ornithology

C. microbiology

D. supersonics

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TRITE

A. Hackneyed

B. Correct

C. Original

D. Certain

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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) Timid
(B) Conceited
(C) Humane
(D) Modest

A. A - C

B. B - D

C. B - C

D. A - D

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Indolent

A. Solvent

B. Diligent

C. Malovolent

D. Brilliant

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FOMENT

A. Instigate

B. Shield

C. Frustrate

D. Waver

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Immortal

A. Eternal

B. Permanent

C. Deathly

D. Temporary

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REPERCUSSION

A. Reaction

B. Acceptance

C. Resistance

D. Magnificence

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TRACTABLE

A. Irreligious

B. Incapable

C. Unmanageable

D. Unreal

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Gruesome :

A. Sullen

B. Hideous

C. Exhausting

D. Insulting

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IRASCIBLE

A. Kind

B. Friendly

C. Roguish

D. Clever

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Pernicious :

A. Prolonged

B. Ruinous

C. Ruthless

D. Beneficial

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LACHRYMOSE

A. Terse

B. Mournful

C. Indecent

D. Lecherous

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RAMPANT

A. Furious

B. Stylish

C. Restrained

D. Healthy

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Adulteration

A. Purification

B. Normalization

C. Rejuvenation

D. Consternation

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TRIVIAL

A. Significant

B. Momentous

C. Unimportant

D. Critical

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Relinquish

A. Relish

B. Continue

C. Vanish

D. Quench

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SUBLIME

A. Base

B. Concise

C. Partial

D. Insist

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CONFIDANT

A. Turncoat

B. Arrogant

C. Confederate

D. Firm

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PROPITIOUS

A. Favourable

B. Similar

C. Humble

D. Versatile

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Intricate

A. puzzling

B. illusive

C. complicated

D. assertive

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FOMENT

A. Vex

B. Waste

C. Renounce

D. Instigate

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DENOUEMENT

A. Outcome

B. Eschew

C. Action

D. Character

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SCRIMP

A. Lavish

B. Parsimonious

C. Meticulous

D. Polite

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SMOTHER

A. Repress

B. Cheer

C. Nurture

D. Irritate

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Wily

A. Angry

B. Wise

C. Stupid

D. Cunning

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Pathetic

A. comic

B. ridiculous

C. dramatic

D. trivial

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Pompous

A. Uppish

B. Humble

C. Meek

D. Grandiose

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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) Withstand
(B) Climate
(C) Hot
(D) Surrender

A. A - B

B. B - C

C. A - D

D. B - D

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Medicine to counteract the effect of a poison

A. Emetic

B. Antidote

C. Anti-venom

D. Antiseptic

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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