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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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FLUCTUATION

A. Increase

B. Change

C. Stability

D. Decrease

Correct Answer :

B. Change


Fluctuation refers to a change, it may be an increase or conversely a decrease

Related Questions

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CADAVEROUS

A. Skilful

B. Obese

C. Lucid

D. Inquisitive

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RUDIMENTARY

A. Developed

B. Polite

C. Pale

D. Weak

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

A. bucolic

B. choleric

C. bilious

D. cantankerous

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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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NEBULOUS

A. Concrete

B. Unkind

C. Undramatic

D. Uninteresting

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PREDILECTION

A. Antipathy

B. Ignorance

C. Dissonance

D. Disharmony

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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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GRIT

A. Bold

B. Courage

C. Grease

D. Level

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ACCOUTREMENTS

A. Relatives

B. Companions

C. Blemishes

D. Belongings

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A collection of slaves

A. Coffle

B. Crew

C. Company

D. Cortege

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Predilection

A. Predicament

B. Afterthought

C. Aversion

D. Postponement

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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

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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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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) appalling
(B) sinister
(C) perturbed
(D) threatening

A. A-B

B. B-D

C. A-C

D. A-D

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IMPOSTURE

A. Claim

B. Status

C. Destruction

D. Deception

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A former student of a school, college or university

A. Alumnus

B. Genius

C. Scholar

D. Learner

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Something short-lived

A. ephemeral

B. Epicurean

C. interim

D. illusory

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RIVALRY

A. Competition

B. Cooperation

C. Compromise

D. Campaign

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Expeditiously

A. rudely

B. gently

C. meekly

D. quickly

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Not likely to be easily pleased

A. Fastidious

B. Infallible

C. Fatalist

D. Communist

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Periodic :

A. Infrequent

B. Continuous

C. Occasional

D. Regular

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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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Gruesome :

A. Sullen

B. Hideous

C. Exhausting

D. Insulting

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Veteran

A. Activist

B. Enthusiast

C. Novice

D. Master

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A very light and thin material

A. gossamer

B. gazelle

C. coterie

D. poultice

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An allowance made to a wife by her husband, when they are legally separated.

A. Alimony

B. Parsimony

C. Matrimony

D. Honorarium

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One who helps people by giving them money or other aid

A. benefactor

B. beneficiary

C. tycoon

D. patriot

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An office with pay but little responsibility

A. sinecure

B. presidency

C. factotum

D. plutocracy

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SUBLIME

A. Base

B. Concise

C. Partial

D. Insist

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Temerity

A. Paucity

B. Verity

C. Audacity

D. Simplicity