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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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BROWBEAT

A. Ambitious

B. Challenging

C. Intimidate

D. Tarnish

Correct Answer :

C. Intimidate


Browbeat is to scare someone by powerful words, timidate is also to overpower or influence greatly, incite fear. Tarnish is to lose lusture.

Related Questions

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COLLAPSE

A. Rise

B. Failure

C. Rebirth

D. Debt

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MACABRE

A. Innocent

B. Tarried

C. Gruesome

D. Pleasing

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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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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) Perky
(B) Lively
(C) Honest
(D) Kind

A. A - B

B. B - C

C. C - D

D. B - D

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Vivacious

A. Imaginary

B. Lively

C. Perceptible

D. Languid

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EQUIVOCAL

A. Mistaken

B. Quaint

C. Clear

D. Universal

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Conjurer

A. Magician

B. Jester

C. Performer

D. Trickster

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Barbaric

A. Thorny

B. Uncivilized

C. Premeditated

D. Barbers

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CONFIDANT

A. Turncoat

B. Arrogant

C. Confederate

D. Firm

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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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A group of small ships

A. archipelago

B. fleet

C. flotilla

D. tugs

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Knack :

A. Talent

B. Dullness

C. Dexterity

D. Balance

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ELAN

A. Brashness

B. Dignity

C. Composure

D. Nervousness

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One who helps people by giving them money or other aid

A. benefactor

B. beneficiary

C. tycoon

D. patriot

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A lake of sea water

A. archipelago

B. lagoon

C. gorge

D. inundation

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

A. munch

B. masticate

C. crush

D. revive

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PENURY

A. Destitution

B. Digestive

C. Pension

D. Vigour

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BASHFUL

A. Haughty

B. Discreet

C. Shy

D. Upset

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Insipid

A. Tasty

B. Colourful

C. Colourless

D. Dull

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PARTITION

A. Maintain

B. Enjoin

C. Unify

D. Break

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RAMPANT

A. Furious

B. Stylish

C. Restrained

D. Healthy

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Pompous

A. Uppish

B. Humble

C. Meek

D. Grandiose

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MANACLE

A. Fetter

B. Ornament

C. Spectacles

D. Order

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A highly skilled musician

A. artiste

B. virtuoso

C. performer

D. diva

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Debacle

A. Success

B. Response

C. Acceptance

D. Agreement

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Brutal

A. Adamant

B. Humane

C. Fearless

D. Criminal

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PROCRASTINATE

A. Multiply

B. Irregular

C. Postpone

D. Predict

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Persevere

A. Fickle

B. Persist

C. Constant

D. Polite

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PRIMITIVE

A. Polite

B. Naive

C. Weak

D. Sophisticated

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Belief in many gods

A. pantheism

B. monotheism

C. polytheism

D. atheism