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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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LACHRYMOSE

A. Terse

B. Mournful

C. Indecent

D. Lecherous

Correct Answer :

B. Mournful


Lachrymose is tearful, mournful will also be tearful, terse is brief, lecherous is someone extremely interested in sex.

Related Questions

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TRACTABLE

A. Irreligious

B. Incapable

C. Unmanageable

D. Unreal

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

A. nemesis

B. pretense

C. sham

D. deception

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CADAVEROUS

A. Skilful

B. Obese

C. Lucid

D. Inquisitive

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Fair

A. untrue

B. unjust

C. coarse

D. harsh

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RESTIVE

A. Buoyant

B. Placid

C. Resistant

D. Insolent

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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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SALACIOUS

A. Obscene

B. Wise

C. Wholesome

D. Confident

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Immortal

A. Eternal

B. Permanent

C. Deathly

D. Temporary

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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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PROPITIOUS

A. Favourable

B. Similar

C. Humble

D. Versatile

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Wily

A. Angry

B. Wise

C. Stupid

D. Cunning

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Apprise :

A. Praise

B. Inform

C. Conceal

D. Assess

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PROCRASTINATE

A. Multiply

B. Irregular

C. Postpone

D. Predict

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Medicine to counteract the effect of a poison

A. Emetic

B. Antidote

C. Anti-venom

D. Antiseptic

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Ameliorate

A. Improve

B. Degrade

C. Motivate

D. Agree

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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. bucolic

B. choleric

C. bilious

D. cantankerous

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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 offers his service of his own free will

A. Worker

B. Slave

C. Volunteer

D. Servant

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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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Instrument that magnifies objects

A. Microscope

B. Periscope

C. Stethoscope

D. Telescope

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Intricate

A. puzzling

B. illusive

C. complicated

D. assertive

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Animals which live in water

A. Barren

B. Wild

C. Domestic

D. Aquatic

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MANSION

A. Castle

B. Hovel

C. House

D. Hotel

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BONHOMIE

A. Friendliness

B. Wrath

C. Very

D. Greed

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DREGS

A. Cream

B. Power

C. Debris

D. Accoutrements

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Temerity

A. Paucity

B. Verity

C. Audacity

D. Simplicity

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Proposition

A. Intimation

B. Protestation

C. Proposal

D. Invitation

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Invoice

A. Word

B. Sound

C. Statement

D. Language

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Accidental solving of a crime

A. investigation

B. detection

C. sixth-sense

D. serendipity