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In the following questions, each word in capital letters is followed by four words or phrases. Choose the one which is similar in meaning to the word given in the, capital letters.

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AFFRONT

A. Exile

B. Contour

C. Eruption

D. Indignity

Correct Answer :

D. Indignity


Affront means an insult, indignity is humiliation which also means insult, exile is being sent away from ones country usually is a punishment, contours are the outlines of an object or geographical area. Eruption is a sudden break out.

Related Questions

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A short story based on your personal experience

A. Parable

B. Legend

C. Anecdote

D. Fable

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Assess

A. overload

B. measure

C. permit

D. enter

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

A. flourish

B. burgeon

C. nursery

D. sprout

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Insipid

A. Tasty

B. Colourful

C. Colourless

D. Dull

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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 and indicate the number of the correct letter combination.
(A) superficial
(B) superfluous
(C) enlightened
(D) surplus

A. A-C

B. A-B

C. B-C

D. B-D

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One who is always doubting

A. Sceptic

B. Deist

C. Rationalist

D. Positivist

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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) Fallacy
(B) Adage
(C) Dictum
(D) Endorse

A. B - D

B. C - D

C. B - C

D. A - D

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Antiquated

A. renewed

B. unique

C. modern

D. renovated

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CANDOUR

A. Enthusiasm

B. Openness

C. Freedom

D. Intimacy

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Proposition

A. Intimation

B. Protestation

C. Proposal

D. Invitation

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FEIGN

A. Hesitate

B. Pretend

C. Deserve

D. Attend

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Vivacious

A. Imaginary

B. Lively

C. Perceptible

D. Languid

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One who believes everything he or she hears.

A. Credulous

B. Credible

C. Creditable

D. Credential

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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) Intangible
(B) Restless
(C) Vast
(D) Meagre

A. C - A

B. C - D

C. C - B

D. B - A

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Abnormal

A. Unnatural

B. Aggressive

C. Unique

D. Informal

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AMALGAMATE

A. Merge

B. Consecrate

C. Impoverish

D. Split

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A former student of a school, college or university

A. Alumnus

B. Genius

C. Scholar

D. Learner

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An opinion contrary to popular belief

A. Paradox

B. Orthodoxy

C. Hearsay

D. Heresy

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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) Fixed
(B) Stiff
(C) Indelible
(D) Soapy

A. A - B

B. A - D

C. A - C

D. B - C

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TRITE

A. Hackneyed

B. Correct

C. Original

D. Certain

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Sporadic

A. Timely

B. Scattered

C. Frequent

D. Irrelevant

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Pernicious :

A. Prolonged

B. Ruinous

C. Ruthless

D. Beneficial

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FLUCTUATION

A. Increase

B. Change

C. Stability

D. Decrease

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

A. bucolic

B. choleric

C. bilious

D. cantankerous

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Veteran

A. Activist

B. Enthusiast

C. Novice

D. Master

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A long boring speech

A. horology

B. harangue

C. valediction

D. filibuster

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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) focus
(B) trivial
(C) vital
(D) site

A. A-B

B. B-D

C. A-C

D. B-C

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ENCOMIUM

A. Verve

B. Eulogy

C. Doggerel

D. Force

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To officially take private property away to seize.

A. offer

B. confiscate

C. annex

D. hijack

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DREGS

A. Cream

B. Power

C. Debris

D. Accoutrements