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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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CYNICAL

A. Trusting

B. Gallant

C. Brazen

D. Tiresome

Correct Answer :

A. Trusting


Cynical is a person who believes the motives and intentions of other people are always bad or evil, i.e., he always suspects, doubts mistrusts, as opposite to a trusting person. Gallant is very brave, brazen means shameless and Tiresome is long and tiring work.

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Fair

A. untrue

B. unjust

C. coarse

D. harsh

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MANSION

A. Castle

B. Hovel

C. House

D. Hotel

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

A. entice

B. lure

C. whim

D. beguile

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CYNICAL

A. Trusting

B. Gallant

C. Brazen

D. Tiresome

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The study of plant life

A. Geology

B. Zoology

C. Botany

D. Geography

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PROPITIOUS

A. Favourable

B. Similar

C. Humble

D. Versatile

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DELECTABLE

A. Agonising

B. Appetising

C. Distasteful

D. Laborious

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Relinquish

A. Relish

B. Continue

C. Vanish

D. Quench

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Catastrophe

A. tragedy

B. anger

C. violence

D. hatred

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PROBOSCIS

A. Search

B. Probe

C. Snout

D. Prove

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FOMENT

A. Vex

B. Waste

C. Renounce

D. Instigate

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REPRIMAND

A. Reward

B. Appreciate

C. Encourage

D. Praise

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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) moderate
(B) easy
(C) significant
(D) strenuous

A. B-D

B. A-B

C. A-C

D. B-C

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ELAN

A. Flair

B. Spiritual

C. Inspiration

D. Boredom

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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) Timid
(B) Conceited
(C) Humane
(D) Modest

A. A - C

B. B - D

C. B - C

D. A - D

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A short story based on your personal experience

A. Parable

B. Legend

C. Anecdote

D. Fable

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ENCOMIUM

A. Verve

B. Eulogy

C. Doggerel

D. Force

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Indiscriminate

A. undifferentiated

B. instant

C. sensible

D. discreet

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

A. mercurial

B. mutable

C. staunch

D. fickle

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Unitary

A. Single

B. Triple

C. Multiple

D. Double

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EQUIVOCAL

A. Mistaken

B. Quaint

C. Clear

D. Universal

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Veteran

A. Activist

B. Enthusiast

C. Novice

D. Master

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SEQUESTER

A. Slump

B. Isolate

C. Unify

D. Simple

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

A. archenemy

B. archrival

C. archetype

D. duplicity

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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

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Hurdle

A. Suspicion

B. Throw

C. Opposition

D. Obstacle

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REVULSION

A. Apathy

B. Violence

C. Disgust

D. Avenge

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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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AZURE

A. Blue

B. Green

C. Brown

D. Round and big

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WAIVE

A. Restrict

B. Relax

C. Permit

D. Admit