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In the following questions out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

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Abjure

A. renounce

B. announce

C. pronounce

D. denounce

Correct Answer :

A. renounce


Abjure means solemnly renounce.

Related Questions

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For the following questions, choose the option which does not belong to the group (ODD-ONE-OUT).

A. archenemy

B. archrival

C. archetype

D. duplicity

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Mutual loyalty among group members

A. etiquette

B. homogeneity

C. espirit de corps

D. rendezvous

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A method of boiling briefly to cook food slightly

A. steam

B. bake

C. saute

D. parboil

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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) Surreptitious
(B) Taciturn
(C) Exaggerate
(D) Covert

A. A - D

B. A - B

C. A - C

D. B - D

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For the following questions, choose the option which does not belong to the group (ODD-ONE-OUT).

A. dull

B. gloomy

C. omnipresent

D. boring

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Knack :

A. Talent

B. Dullness

C. Dexterity

D. Balance

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Exclusive possession or control of anything

A. Mono-mania

B. Monotheism

C. Monopoly

D. Monoism

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SOLICITIOUS

A. Concerned

B. Indifferent

C. Eager

D. Noisy

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SUBLIME

A. Base

B. Concise

C. Partial

D. Insist

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PROLIFIC

A. Barren

B. Backward

C. Reckless

D. Profound

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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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A commonplace and unoriginal statement

A. witticism

B. preamble

C. prevarication

D. platitude

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General act of forgiveness on a national occasion

A. benediction

B. emancipation

C. investiture

D. amnesty

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Conjurer

A. Magician

B. Jester

C. Performer

D. Trickster

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Expeditiously

A. rudely

B. gently

C. meekly

D. quickly

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ZOOM

A. Soothe

B. Plummet

C. Subjugate

D. Refute

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PENCHANT

A. Disinclination

B. Lone

C. Directness

D. Lack of skill

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ASSAY

A. Attack

B. Accept

C. Case

D. Evaluate

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The study of handwriting as a guide to character

A. forensic

B. graffiti

C. hieroglyphics

D. graphology

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Elastic

A. free

B. liberal

C. flexible

D. broad

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PARLEY

A. Discuss

B. Deliver

C. Sweeten

D. Race

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Evolve

A. withdraw

B. withhold

C. suspend

D. stop

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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) Handy
(B) Sparse
(C) Redundant
(D) Exhausted

A. A - C

B. B - C

C. B - D

D. C - D

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TRANSIENT

A. Urgent

B. Youthful

C. Original

D. Eternal

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Accidental solving of a crime

A. investigation

B. detection

C. sixth-sense

D. serendipity

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LOQUACIOUS

A. Obstinate

B. Secondary

C. Talkative

D. Competitive

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The science of making watches

A. graphology

B. morphology

C. aneroid

D. horology

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Sporadic

A. Timely

B. Scattered

C. Frequent

D. Irrelevant

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MACABRE

A. Innocent

B. Tarried

C. Gruesome

D. Pleasing

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Insipid

A. Tasty

B. Colourful

C. Colourless

D. Dull