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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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PENURY

A. Destitution

B. Digestive

C. Pension

D. Vigour

Correct Answer :

A. Destitution


Penury and destitution both mean extreme poverty, vigour is active physical or mental strength, digestive is related to digestion.

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) pertinent
(B) impolite
(C) irrelevant
(D) insecure

A. A-C

B. B-D

C. C-D

D. A-D

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Serene

A. Calm

B. Angry

C. Ruffled

D. Bitter

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FURLOUGH

A. Soldiers holiday

B. Wild growth

C. Wooden plough

D. Till

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Equilibrium

A. Work out

B. Disturb

C. Imbalance

D. Univenness

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PROPITIOUS

A. Favourable

B. Similar

C. Humble

D. Versatile

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Resourcefulness

A. scarcity

B. stupidity

C. incompetence

D. bankruptcy

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A collection of slaves

A. Coffle

B. Crew

C. Company

D. Cortege

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Someone who scientifically studies the birds:

A. earthologist

B. orthopeadic

C. orthodondist

D. ornithologist

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A short story based on your personal experience

A. Parable

B. Legend

C. Anecdote

D. Fable

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IMPOSTURE

A. Claim

B. Status

C. Destruction

D. Deception

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SUBLIME

A. Base

B. Concise

C. Partial

D. Insist

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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) Timid
(B) Conceited
(C) Humane
(D) Modest

A. A - C

B. B - D

C. B - C

D. A - D

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COMPASSIONATE

A. Indecisive

B. Unsympathetic

C. Unlawful

D. Untrustworthy

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Scientific study of birds

A. aviation

B. ornithology

C. microbiology

D. supersonics

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

A. entice

B. lure

C. whim

D. beguile

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Venal

A. Corrupt

B. Comprehensible

C. Legible

D. Forgivable

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Redundant

A. repentant

B. surplus

C. singular

D. required

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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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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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SOLICITIOUS

A. Concerned

B. Indifferent

C. Eager

D. Noisy

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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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SCRIMP

A. Lavish

B. Parsimonious

C. Meticulous

D. Polite

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PUNCTILIOUS

A. Prude

B. Wasteful

C. Meticulous

D. Timid

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VENGEFUL

A. Forgiving

B. Revenge

C. Vindictive

D. Vicious

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LOQUACIOUS

A. Obstinate

B. Secondary

C. Talkative

D. Competitive

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Apprise :

A. Praise

B. Inform

C. Conceal

D. Assess

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AMICABLE

A. Nebulous

B. Abominable

C. Harmonious

D. Delicate

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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) Withstand
(B) Climate
(C) Hot
(D) Surrender

A. A - B

B. B - C

C. A - D

D. B - D

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Substantial

A. flimsy

B. hefty

C. actual

D. excess

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BASHFUL

A. Haughty

B. Discreet

C. Shy

D. Upset