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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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ELAN

A. Brashness

B. Dignity

C. Composure

D. Nervousness

Correct Answer :

D. Nervousness


Elan means vigour or energy and enthusiasm, opposite of enthusiasm would be nervousness, composure means calmness, dignity is calm and serious manner while brashness is opposite to composure.

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AFFRONT

A. Exile

B. Contour

C. Eruption

D. Indignity

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ENCOMIUM

A. Verve

B. Eulogy

C. Doggerel

D. Force

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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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Brutal

A. Adamant

B. Humane

C. Fearless

D. Criminal

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IRASCIBLE

A. Kind

B. Friendly

C. Roguish

D. Clever

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Wily

A. Angry

B. Wise

C. Stupid

D. Cunning

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PENURY

A. Destitution

B. Digestive

C. Pension

D. Vigour

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AZURE

A. Blue

B. Green

C. Brown

D. Round and big

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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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PERFUNCTORY

A. Quick

B. Slow

C. Careful

D. Loud

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TRITE

A. Hackneyed

B. Correct

C. Original

D. Certain

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TALISMAN

A. Fiction

B. Charm

C. Aptitude

D. Strength

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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) Indelible
(B) Erasable
(C) Insignificant
(D) Temporary

A. A - C

B. C - B

C. A - B

D. B - D

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Mercy-killing of patients who are incurably ill

A. circumspection

B. benignity

C. euthanasia

D. apoplexy

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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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Poetry that is silly

A. observe

B. doggerel

C. dirge

D. limerick

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Coherent

A. Distorted

B. Disorganized

C. Inept

D. Carefree

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Insipid

A. Tasty

B. Colourful

C. Colourless

D. Dull

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PROPITIOUS

A. Favourable

B. Similar

C. Humble

D. Versatile

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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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Redundant

A. repentant

B. surplus

C. singular

D. required

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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) Handy
(B) Sparse
(C) Redundant
(D) Exhausted

A. A - C

B. B - C

C. B - D

D. C - D

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VAGARY

A. Caprice

B. Emptiness

C. Enthusiasm

D. Truthfulness

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REPERCUSSION

A. Reaction

B. Acceptance

C. Resistance

D. Magnificence

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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) Surreptitious
(B) Taciturn
(C) Exaggerate
(D) Covert

A. A - D

B. A - B

C. A - C

D. B - D

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VENGEFUL

A. Forgiving

B. Revenge

C. Vindictive

D. Vicious

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SOLICITIOUS

A. Concerned

B. Indifferent

C. Eager

D. Noisy

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BOISTEROUS

A. Serene

B. Tumultuous

C. Brazen

D. Opaque

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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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The study of plant life

A. Geology

B. Zoology

C. Botany

D. Geography