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In the following questions out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences.

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One who is always doubting

A. Sceptic

B. Deist

C. Rationalist

D. Positivist

Correct Answer :

A. Sceptic


Scepticism means a person inclined to question or doubt accepted opinions.

Related Questions

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ASSET

A. Credibility

B. Liability

C. Poverty

D. Prosperity

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Passing off someone elses writing as ones own

A. copying

B. patenting

C. plagiarism

D. adaptation

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AZURE

A. Blue

B. Green

C. Brown

D. Round and big

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Fastidious

A. ugly

B. shabby

C. shallow

D. discourteous

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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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Invoice

A. Word

B. Sound

C. Statement

D. Language

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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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FOMENT

A. Vex

B. Waste

C. Renounce

D. Instigate

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Poetry that is silly

A. observe

B. doggerel

C. dirge

D. limerick

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Opulence :

A. Luxury

B. Transparency

C. Weath

D. Poverty

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TRANSIENT

A. Transitory

B. Fleeting

C. Permanent

D. Momentary

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PUNCTILIOUS

A. Prude

B. Wasteful

C. Meticulous

D. Timid

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A collection of poems

A. Pathology

B. Anthology

C. Oncology

D. Pedology

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Accidental solving of a crime

A. investigation

B. detection

C. sixth-sense

D. serendipity

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

A. dull

B. gloomy

C. omnipresent

D. boring

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Deter

A. To hinder

B. To neglect

C. To disapprove

D. To differ

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Catastrophe

A. tragedy

B. anger

C. violence

D. hatred

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RAMPANT

A. Furious

B. Stylish

C. Restrained

D. Healthy

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To officially take private property away to seize.

A. offer

B. confiscate

C. annex

D. hijack

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A group of small ships

A. archipelago

B. fleet

C. flotilla

D. tugs

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AFFRONT

A. Exile

B. Contour

C. Eruption

D. Indignity

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MANSION

A. Castle

B. Hovel

C. House

D. Hotel

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

A. archenemy

B. archrival

C. archetype

D. duplicity

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The study of handwriting as a guide to character

A. forensic

B. graffiti

C. hieroglyphics

D. graphology

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LOQUACIOUS

A. Obstinate

B. Secondary

C. Talkative

D. Competitive

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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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PROLIFIC

A. Barren

B. Backward

C. Reckless

D. Profound

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Antiquated

A. renewed

B. unique

C. modern

D. renovated

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IRASCIBLE

A. Kind

B. Friendly

C. Roguish

D. Clever

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A collection of slaves

A. Coffle

B. Crew

C. Company

D. Cortege