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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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DREGS

A. Cream

B. Power

C. Debris

D. Accoutrements

Correct Answer :

C. Debris


Dregs means left over, last and useless part of something, debris also means the remaining ruins of a structure, accoutrements means additional items needed with a dress.

Related Questions

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Conjurer

A. Magician

B. Jester

C. Performer

D. Trickster

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Exclusive possession or control of anything

A. Mono-mania

B. Monotheism

C. Monopoly

D. Monoism

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AZURE

A. Blue

B. Green

C. Brown

D. Round and big

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A cluster of flowers on a branch

A. bouquet

B. inflorescence

C. wreath

D. incandescence

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DENOUEMENT

A. Outcome

B. Eschew

C. Action

D. Character

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PARLEY

A. Discuss

B. Deliver

C. Sweeten

D. Race

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MANSION

A. Castle

B. Hovel

C. House

D. Hotel

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TANGIBLE

A. Gentle

B. Elusive

C. Refined

D. Palpable

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Knack :

A. Talent

B. Dullness

C. Dexterity

D. Balance

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RIVALRY

A. Competition

B. Cooperation

C. Compromise

D. Campaign

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Catastrophe

A. tragedy

B. anger

C. violence

D. hatred

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Superfluous

A. Essential

B. Excess

C. Unwanted

D. Necessary

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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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ENCOMIUM

A. Verve

B. Eulogy

C. Doggerel

D. Force

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The science of making watches

A. graphology

B. morphology

C. aneroid

D. horology

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One who studies mankind

A. Anthropologist

B. Physicist

C. Pathologist

D. Philanthropist

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One who believes everything he or she hears.

A. Credulous

B. Credible

C. Creditable

D. Credential

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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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Evolve

A. withdraw

B. withhold

C. suspend

D. stop

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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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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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Something short-lived

A. ephemeral

B. Epicurean

C. interim

D. illusory

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REPRIMAND

A. Reward

B. Appreciate

C. Encourage

D. Praise

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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) pertinent
(B) impolite
(C) irrelevant
(D) insecure

A. A-C

B. B-D

C. C-D

D. A-D

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Pompous

A. Uppish

B. Humble

C. Meek

D. Grandiose

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

A. allegory

B. parody

C. joke

D. lampoon

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TRITE

A. Hackneyed

B. Correct

C. Original

D. Certain

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Serene

A. Calm

B. Angry

C. Ruffled

D. Bitter

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Antiquated

A. renewed

B. unique

C. modern

D. renovated

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A group of small ships

A. archipelago

B. fleet

C. flotilla

D. tugs