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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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Catastrophe

A. tragedy

B. anger

C. violence

D. hatred

Correct Answer :

A. tragedy


Catastrophe means an event causing great and usually sudden damage or suffering.

Related Questions

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SCRIMP

A. Lavish

B. Parsimonious

C. Meticulous

D. Polite

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A lake of sea water

A. archipelago

B. lagoon

C. gorge

D. inundation

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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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PROCRASTINATE

A. Multiply

B. Irregular

C. Postpone

D. Predict

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Indolent

A. Solvent

B. Diligent

C. Malovolent

D. Brilliant

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BONHOMIE

A. Friendliness

B. Wrath

C. Very

D. Greed

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Adulteration

A. Purification

B. Normalization

C. Rejuvenation

D. Consternation

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Vivacious

A. Imaginary

B. Lively

C. Perceptible

D. Languid

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COMPASSIONATE

A. Indecisive

B. Unsympathetic

C. Unlawful

D. Untrustworthy

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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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Expeditiously

A. rudely

B. gently

C. meekly

D. quickly

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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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One who offers his service of his own free will

A. Worker

B. Slave

C. Volunteer

D. Servant

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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) instigate
(B) enquire
(C) construe
(D) interpret

A. A-C

B. A-B

C. C-D

D. B-D

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An opinion contrary to popular belief

A. Paradox

B. Orthodoxy

C. Hearsay

D. Heresy

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A collection of slaves

A. Coffle

B. Crew

C. Company

D. Cortege

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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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Serene

A. Calm

B. Angry

C. Ruffled

D. Bitter

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SALACIOUS

A. Obscene

B. Wise

C. Wholesome

D. Confident

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GRAVE

A. Noble

B. Inconsequential

C. Solemn

D. Senile

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Mutual loyalty among group members

A. etiquette

B. homogeneity

C. espirit de corps

D. rendezvous

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MANACLE

A. Fetter

B. Ornament

C. Spectacles

D. Order

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BROWBEAT

A. Ambitious

B. Challenging

C. Intimidate

D. Tarnish

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Intricate

A. puzzling

B. illusive

C. complicated

D. assertive

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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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TANGIBLE

A. Gentle

B. Elusive

C. Refined

D. Palpable

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

A. nemesis

B. pretense

C. sham

D. deception

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Veteran

A. Activist

B. Enthusiast

C. Novice

D. Master

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Brutal

A. Adamant

B. Humane

C. Fearless

D. Criminal

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ACCOUTREMENTS

A. Relatives

B. Companions

C. Blemishes

D. Belongings