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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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FURLOUGH

A. Soldiers holiday

B. Wild growth

C. Wooden plough

D. Till

Correct Answer :

A. Soldiers holiday


Furlough means leave or absence.

Related Questions

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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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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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Abusive

A. Laudatory

B. Profuse

C. Effusive

D. Noble

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TRANSIENT

A. Transitory

B. Fleeting

C. Permanent

D. Momentary

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GRADUAL

A. Energetic

B. Dynamic

C. Rapid

D. Enthusiastic

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GAUCHE

A. Vain

B. Rich

C. Polished

D. Tactless

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A cluster of flowers on a branch

A. bouquet

B. inflorescence

C. wreath

D. incandescence

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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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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) Expanded
(B) Proclaimed
(C) Shrunk
(D) Facilitated

A. A - D

B. B - D

C. C - D

D. A - C

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One who is unable to pay ones debt

A. Borrower

B. Bankrupt

C. Bank-roll

D. Extravagant

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An office with pay but little responsibility

A. sinecure

B. presidency

C. factotum

D. plutocracy

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

A. munch

B. masticate

C. crush

D. revive

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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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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) Intangible
(B) Restless
(C) Vast
(D) Meagre

A. C - A

B. C - D

C. C - B

D. B - A

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A short story based on your personal experience

A. Parable

B. Legend

C. Anecdote

D. Fable

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A commonplace and unoriginal statement

A. witticism

B. preamble

C. prevarication

D. platitude

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SOLICITIOUS

A. Concerned

B. Indifferent

C. Eager

D. Noisy

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Someone who scientifically studies the birds:

A. earthologist

B. orthopeadic

C. orthodondist

D. ornithologist

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CANDOUR

A. Enthusiasm

B. Openness

C. Freedom

D. Intimacy

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Intricate

A. puzzling

B. illusive

C. complicated

D. assertive

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ELAN

A. Brashness

B. Dignity

C. Composure

D. Nervousness

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Elastic

A. free

B. liberal

C. flexible

D. broad

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A group of small ships

A. archipelago

B. fleet

C. flotilla

D. tugs

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A poem of fourteen lines.

A. Ballad

B. Psalm

C. Sonnet

D. Carol

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A collection of slaves

A. Coffle

B. Crew

C. Company

D. Cortege

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A professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army

A. Mercenary

B. Liquidator

C. Venal

D. Hireling

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

A. grand

B. majestic

C. august

D. raunchy

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OMINOUS

A. Threatening

B. Powerful

C. Ubiquitous

D. Burdensome

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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) Fallacy
(B) Adage
(C) Dictum
(D) Endorse

A. B - D

B. C - D

C. B - C

D. A - D

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TERMAGANT

A. Charming

B. Turbulent

C. Brawling

D. Shrewish