FOMENT

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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.

FOMENT

A. Instigate

B. Shield

C. Frustrate

D. Waver

Foment means to provoke something evil or to do wrong. Shield is to cover or protect someone or something. Waver means to get gradually weak in intensity or effort or voice.

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Evolve

A. withdraw

B. withhold

C. suspend

D. stop

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ASSAY

A. Attack

B. Accept

C. Case

D. Evaluate

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PARLEY

A. Discuss

B. Deliver

C. Sweeten

D. Race

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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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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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AMALGAMATE

A. Merge

B. Consecrate

C. Impoverish

D. Split

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DREGS

A. Cream

B. Power

C. Debris

D. Accoutrements

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Persevere

A. Fickle

B. Persist

C. Constant

D. Polite

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SMOTHER

A. Repress

B. Cheer

C. Nurture

D. Irritate

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Insipid

A. Tasty

B. Colourful

C. Colourless

D. Dull

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IMPOSTURE

A. Claim

B. Status

C. Destruction

D. Deception

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REVULSION

A. Apathy

B. Violence

C. Disgust

D. Avenge

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Veteran

A. Activist

B. Enthusiast

C. Novice

D. Master

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PENCHANT

A. Disinclination

B. Lone

C. Directness

D. Lack of skill

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SALVAGE

A. Burn

B. Remove

C. Confuse

D. Lose

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COMPASSIONATE

A. Indecisive

B. Unsympathetic

C. Unlawful

D. Untrustworthy

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Something short-lived

A. ephemeral

B. Epicurean

C. interim

D. illusory

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Proposition

A. Intimation

B. Protestation

C. Proposal

D. Invitation

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A lake of sea water

A. archipelago

B. lagoon

C. gorge

D. inundation

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PERFUNCTORY

A. Quick

B. Slow

C. Careful

D. Loud

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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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TANGIBLE

A. Gentle

B. Elusive

C. Refined

D. Palpable

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Amorphous

A. Amoral

B. Definite

C. Perfect

D. Irregular

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Pernicious :

A. Prolonged

B. Ruinous

C. Ruthless

D. Beneficial

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BONHOMIE

A. Friendliness

B. Wrath

C. Very

D. Greed

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DENOUEMENT

A. Outcome

B. Eschew

C. Action

D. Character

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Opulence :

A. Luxury

B. Transparency

C. Weath

D. Poverty

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VAGARY

A. Caprice

B. Emptiness

C. Enthusiasm

D. Truthfulness

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Not likely to be easily pleased

A. Fastidious

B. Infallible

C. Fatalist

D. Communist

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Knack :

A. Talent

B. Dullness

C. Dexterity

D. Balance

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A. Instigate

FOMENT

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Evolve

ASSAY

PARLEY

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

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

AMALGAMATE

DREGS

Persevere

SMOTHER

Insipid

IMPOSTURE

REVULSION

Veteran

PENCHANT

SALVAGE

COMPASSIONATE

Something short-lived

Proposition

A lake of sea water

PERFUNCTORY

One who helps people by giving them money or other aid

TANGIBLE

Amorphous

Pernicious :

BONHOMIE

DENOUEMENT

Opulence :

VAGARY

Not likely to be easily pleased

Knack :

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FOMENT

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Evolve

ASSAY

PARLEY

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

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

AMALGAMATE

DREGS

Persevere

SMOTHER

Insipid

IMPOSTURE

REVULSION

Veteran

PENCHANT

SALVAGE

COMPASSIONATE

Something short-lived

Proposition

A lake of sea water

PERFUNCTORY

One who helps people by giving them money or other aid

TANGIBLE

Amorphous

Pernicious :

BONHOMIE

DENOUEMENT

Opulence :

VAGARY

Not likely to be easily pleased

Knack :

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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

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