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

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An opinion contrary to popular belief

A. Paradox

B. Orthodoxy

C. Hearsay

D. Heresy

Correct Answer :

D. Heresy


Related Questions

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Invoice

A. Word

B. Sound

C. Statement

D. Language

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TRITE

A. Hackneyed

B. Correct

C. Original

D. Certain

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SOLICITIOUS

A. Concerned

B. Indifferent

C. Eager

D. Noisy

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

A. A-B

B. B-D

C. A-C

D. B-C

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WAIVE

A. Restrict

B. Relax

C. Permit

D. Admit

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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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IMPOSTURE

A. Claim

B. Status

C. Destruction

D. Deception

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PARTITION

A. Maintain

B. Enjoin

C. Unify

D. Break

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TRANSIENT

A. Transitory

B. Fleeting

C. Permanent

D. Momentary

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A person who believes that only selfishness motivates human actions

A. agnostic

B. cynic

C. sceptic

D. misogynist

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A place where bees are kept

A. aviary

B. artifice

C. diadem

D. apiary

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PROLIFIC

A. Barren

B. Backward

C. Reckless

D. Profound

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SCRIMP

A. Lavish

B. Parsimonious

C. Meticulous

D. Polite

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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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SMOTHER

A. Repress

B. Cheer

C. Nurture

D. Irritate

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BROWBEAT

A. Ambitious

B. Challenging

C. Intimidate

D. Tarnish

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Elastic

A. free

B. liberal

C. flexible

D. broad

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Someone having many skills:

A. versatile

B. projectile

C. cyclostyle

D. anglophile

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Scientific study of birds

A. aviation

B. ornithology

C. microbiology

D. supersonics

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Persevere

A. Fickle

B. Persist

C. Constant

D. Polite

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BASHFUL

A. Haughty

B. Discreet

C. Shy

D. Upset

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A group of small ships

A. archipelago

B. fleet

C. flotilla

D. tugs

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CONFIDANT

A. Turncoat

B. Arrogant

C. Confederate

D. Firm

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Predilection

A. Predicament

B. Afterthought

C. Aversion

D. Postponement

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Debacle

A. Success

B. Response

C. Acceptance

D. Agreement

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Antiquated

A. renewed

B. unique

C. modern

D. renovated

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Hurdle

A. Suspicion

B. Throw

C. Opposition

D. Obstacle

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Indiscriminate

A. undifferentiated

B. instant

C. sensible

D. discreet

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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