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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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DELECTABLE

A. Agonising

B. Appetising

C. Distasteful

D. Laborious

Correct Answer :

C. Distasteful


Delectable is delightful or pleasant, distasteful is something unpleasant, agonising is something that gives pain and anxiety, appetising means to rouse or increase appetite, laborious means something that needs or shows much effort.

Related Questions

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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) Withstand
(B) Climate
(C) Hot
(D) Surrender

A. A - B

B. B - C

C. A - D

D. B - D

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Elastic

A. free

B. liberal

C. flexible

D. broad

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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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ACCOUTREMENTS

A. Relatives

B. Companions

C. Blemishes

D. Belongings

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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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PENURY

A. Destitution

B. Digestive

C. Pension

D. Vigour

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GAUCHE

A. Vain

B. Rich

C. Polished

D. Tactless

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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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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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PROBOSCIS

A. Search

B. Probe

C. Snout

D. Prove

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Temerity

A. Paucity

B. Verity

C. Audacity

D. Simplicity

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

A. dishonour

B. laud

C. brand

D. stigmatise

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Substantial

A. flimsy

B. hefty

C. actual

D. excess

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ZOOM

A. Soothe

B. Plummet

C. Subjugate

D. Refute

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Predilection

A. Predicament

B. Afterthought

C. Aversion

D. Postponement

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The group, especially in the arts, regarded as being the most experimental

A. avant-garde

B. iconoclast

C. revolutionary

D. nerd

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Amorphous

A. Amoral

B. Definite

C. Perfect

D. Irregular

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Unitary

A. Single

B. Triple

C. Multiple

D. Double

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Wily

A. Angry

B. Wise

C. Stupid

D. Cunning

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General act of forgiveness on a national occasion

A. benediction

B. emancipation

C. investiture

D. amnesty

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Redundant

A. repentant

B. surplus

C. singular

D. required

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An opinion contrary to popular belief

A. Paradox

B. Orthodoxy

C. Hearsay

D. Heresy

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A very light and thin material

A. gossamer

B. gazelle

C. coterie

D. poultice

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Serene

A. Calm

B. Angry

C. Ruffled

D. Bitter

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Equilibrium

A. Work out

B. Disturb

C. Imbalance

D. Univenness

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Knack :

A. Talent

B. Dullness

C. Dexterity

D. Balance

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SCRIMP

A. Lavish

B. Parsimonious

C. Meticulous

D. Polite

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PERFUNCTORY

A. Quick

B. Slow

C. Careful

D. Loud

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

A. bonus

B. beneficial

C. benevolent

D. bond