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A word in capital letters is followed by four words. Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word given in capital letters.

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AMALGAMATE

A. Merge

B. Consecrate

C. Impoverish

D. Split

Correct Answer :

D. Split


Amalgamate is to blend two things together, split is to break up, merge is synonymous to amalgamate, impoverish is to make poor inquality and consecrate is to devote something for religious purpose.

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DREGS

A. Cream

B. Power

C. Debris

D. Accoutrements

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Evolve

A. withdraw

B. withhold

C. suspend

D. stop

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Adulteration

A. Purification

B. Normalization

C. Rejuvenation

D. Consternation

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Conjurer

A. Magician

B. Jester

C. Performer

D. Trickster

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TRANSIENT

A. Urgent

B. Youthful

C. Original

D. Eternal

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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) Indelible
(B) Erasable
(C) Insignificant
(D) Temporary

A. A - C

B. C - B

C. A - B

D. B - D

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BROWBEAT

A. Ambitious

B. Challenging

C. Intimidate

D. Tarnish

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Ameliorate

A. Improve

B. Degrade

C. Motivate

D. Agree

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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) defer
(B) dispute
(C) prefer
(D) challenge

A. B-C

B. A-C

C. B-A

D. B-D

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Pernicious :

A. Prolonged

B. Ruinous

C. Ruthless

D. Beneficial

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COLLAPSE

A. Rise

B. Failure

C. Rebirth

D. Debt

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Focus

A. Disappear

B. Disperse

C. Link

D. Layer

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MANACLE

A. Fetter

B. Ornament

C. Spectacles

D. Order

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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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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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A lake of sea water

A. archipelago

B. lagoon

C. gorge

D. inundation

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Something short-lived

A. ephemeral

B. Epicurean

C. interim

D. illusory

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LOQUACIOUS

A. Obstinate

B. Secondary

C. Talkative

D. Competitive

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Passing off someone elses writing as ones own

A. copying

B. patenting

C. plagiarism

D. adaptation

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A person in the habit of pointing out others faults

A. interloper

B. officious

C. gossamer

D. gadfly

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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) Cutting
(B) Establishing
(C) Transferring
(D) Pruning

A. A - B

B. C - D

C. B - C

D. A - D

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AFFRONT

A. Exile

B. Contour

C. Eruption

D. Indignity

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PARTITION

A. Maintain

B. Enjoin

C. Unify

D. Break

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Abjure

A. renounce

B. announce

C. pronounce

D. denounce

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A highly skilled musician

A. artiste

B. virtuoso

C. performer

D. diva

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Unitary

A. Single

B. Triple

C. Multiple

D. Double

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Antiquated

A. renewed

B. unique

C. modern

D. renovated

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Temerity

A. Paucity

B. Verity

C. Audacity

D. Simplicity

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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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NEBULOUS

A. Concrete

B. Unkind

C. Undramatic

D. Uninteresting