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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

Correct Answer :

A. bucolic


Bucolic (of or concerning shepherds, rural) does not belong to the group of choleric (irascible, angry) (b), bilious (bad tempered, affected by a disorder of the bile) (c) and cantankerous (bad-tempered, quarrelsome) (d), they are synonyms.

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EQUIVOCAL

A. Mistaken

B. Quaint

C. Clear

D. Universal

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SOLICITIOUS

A. Concerned

B. Indifferent

C. Eager

D. Noisy

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Mutual loyalty among group members

A. etiquette

B. homogeneity

C. espirit de corps

D. rendezvous

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Conjurer

A. Magician

B. Jester

C. Performer

D. Trickster

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Superfluous

A. Essential

B. Excess

C. Unwanted

D. Necessary

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Brutal

A. Adamant

B. Humane

C. Fearless

D. Criminal

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TERMAGANT

A. Charming

B. Turbulent

C. Brawling

D. Shrewish

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RIVALRY

A. Competition

B. Cooperation

C. Compromise

D. Campaign

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General act of forgiveness on a national occasion

A. benediction

B. emancipation

C. investiture

D. amnesty

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FEIGN

A. Hesitate

B. Pretend

C. Deserve

D. Attend

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Idiosyncrasies

A. demands

B. needs

C. ideologies

D. eccentricities

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A group of small ships

A. archipelago

B. fleet

C. flotilla

D. tugs

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A lake of sea water

A. archipelago

B. lagoon

C. gorge

D. inundation

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INVIDIOUS

A. Irritable

B. Harsh

C. Sinful

D. Unpopular

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A person in the habit of pointing out others faults

A. interloper

B. officious

C. gossamer

D. gadfly

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RAMPANT

A. Furious

B. Stylish

C. Restrained

D. Healthy

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IMPOSTURE

A. Claim

B. Status

C. Destruction

D. Deception

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SCRIMP

A. Lavish

B. Parsimonious

C. Meticulous

D. Polite

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A person who believes that only selfishness motivates human actions

A. agnostic

B. cynic

C. sceptic

D. misogynist

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PERFUNCTORY

A. Quick

B. Slow

C. Careful

D. Loud

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Poetry that is silly

A. observe

B. doggerel

C. dirge

D. limerick

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Venal

A. Corrupt

B. Comprehensible

C. Legible

D. Forgivable

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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) focus
(B) trivial
(C) vital
(D) site

A. A-B

B. B-D

C. A-C

D. B-C

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TRITE

A. Hackneyed

B. Correct

C. Original

D. Certain

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Insipid

A. Tasty

B. Colourful

C. Colourless

D. Dull

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Indiscriminate

A. undifferentiated

B. instant

C. sensible

D. discreet

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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) Elevate
(B) Frugal
(C) Exult
(D) Lament

A. C - D

B. A - B

C. B - C

D. B - D

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Scientific study of birds

A. aviation

B. ornithology

C. microbiology

D. supersonics

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WAIVE

A. Restrict

B. Relax

C. Permit

D. Admit

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Amorphous

A. Amoral

B. Definite

C. Perfect

D. Irregular