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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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IRASCIBLE

A. Kind

B. Friendly

C. Roguish

D. Clever

Correct Answer :

C. Roguish


Irascible is hot tempered, or someone who easily gets angry, roguish is playful, it is more clearly an antonym to hot tempered than friendly or even kind. Both words Irascible and roguish concern the temperament of a person, while others are about his nature.

Related Questions

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Hurdle

A. Suspicion

B. Throw

C. Opposition

D. Obstacle

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Pompous

A. Uppish

B. Humble

C. Meek

D. Grandiose

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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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ENCOMIUM

A. Verve

B. Eulogy

C. Doggerel

D. Force

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Insipid

A. Tasty

B. Colourful

C. Colourless

D. Dull

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LACHRYMOSE

A. Terse

B. Mournful

C. Indecent

D. Lecherous

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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) defer
(B) dispute
(C) prefer
(D) challenge

A. B-C

B. A-C

C. B-A

D. B-D

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TANGIBLE

A. Gentle

B. Elusive

C. Refined

D. Palpable

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Pernicious :

A. Prolonged

B. Ruinous

C. Ruthless

D. Beneficial

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AZURE

A. Blue

B. Green

C. Brown

D. Round and big

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GRISLY

A. Fragrant

B. Haggard

C. Pleasant

D. Shapely

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Resourcefulness

A. scarcity

B. stupidity

C. incompetence

D. bankruptcy

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Assess

A. overload

B. measure

C. permit

D. enter

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REVULSION

A. Apathy

B. Violence

C. Disgust

D. Avenge

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RAMPANT

A. Furious

B. Stylish

C. Restrained

D. Healthy

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TERMAGANT

A. Charming

B. Turbulent

C. Brawling

D. Shrewish

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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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DOCILE

A. Unmanageable

B. Dutiful

C. Submissive

D. Painful

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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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An office with pay but little responsibility

A. sinecure

B. presidency

C. factotum

D. plutocracy

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RIVALRY

A. Competition

B. Cooperation

C. Compromise

D. Campaign

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A short story based on your personal experience

A. Parable

B. Legend

C. Anecdote

D. Fable

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

A. dishonour

B. laud

C. brand

D. stigmatise

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Focus

A. Disappear

B. Disperse

C. Link

D. Layer

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PUNCTILIOUS

A. Prude

B. Wasteful

C. Meticulous

D. Timid

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BASHFUL

A. Haughty

B. Discreet

C. Shy

D. Upset

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Veteran

A. Activist

B. Enthusiast

C. Novice

D. Master

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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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DREGS

A. Cream

B. Power

C. Debris

D. Accoutrements

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Periodic :

A. Infrequent

B. Continuous

C. Occasional

D. Regular