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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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PERFUNCTORY

A. Quick

B. Slow

C. Careful

D. Loud

Correct Answer :

C. Careful


Perfunctory is a task performed only for the sake of it, done carelessly without much attention.

Related Questions

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Incapable of error.

A. Erroneous

B. Incorrigible

C. Unbeatable

D. Infallible

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A lake of sea water

A. archipelago

B. lagoon

C. gorge

D. inundation

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A long boring speech

A. horology

B. harangue

C. valediction

D. filibuster

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Opulence :

A. Luxury

B. Transparency

C. Weath

D. Poverty

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Not likely to be easily pleased

A. Fastidious

B. Infallible

C. Fatalist

D. Communist

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TRACTABLE

A. Irreligious

B. Incapable

C. Unmanageable

D. Unreal

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TRITE

A. Hackneyed

B. Correct

C. Original

D. Certain

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Intricate

A. puzzling

B. illusive

C. complicated

D. assertive

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GRAVE

A. Noble

B. Inconsequential

C. Solemn

D. Senile

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Hurdle

A. Suspicion

B. Throw

C. Opposition

D. Obstacle

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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) Surreptitious
(B) Taciturn
(C) Exaggerate
(D) Covert

A. A - D

B. A - B

C. A - C

D. B - D

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TRANSIENT

A. Transitory

B. Fleeting

C. Permanent

D. Momentary

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PENCHANT

A. Disinclination

B. Lone

C. Directness

D. Lack of skill

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LOQUACIOUS

A. Obstinate

B. Secondary

C. Talkative

D. Competitive

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INVIDIOUS

A. Irritable

B. Harsh

C. Sinful

D. Unpopular

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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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GRADUAL

A. Energetic

B. Dynamic

C. Rapid

D. Enthusiastic

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A poem of fourteen lines.

A. Ballad

B. Psalm

C. Sonnet

D. Carol

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RESTIVE

A. Buoyant

B. Placid

C. Resistant

D. Insolent

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TALISMAN

A. Fiction

B. Charm

C. Aptitude

D. Strength

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Periodic :

A. Infrequent

B. Continuous

C. Occasional

D. Regular

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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) imprison
(B) torture
(C) excruciate
(D) extract

A. B-D

B. B-C

C. A-B

D. C-D

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LACHRYMOSE

A. Terse

B. Mournful

C. Indecent

D. Lecherous

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Unitary

A. Single

B. Triple

C. Multiple

D. Double

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PROBOSCIS

A. Search

B. Probe

C. Snout

D. Prove

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RUDIMENTARY

A. Developed

B. Polite

C. Pale

D. Weak

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VENGEFUL

A. Forgiving

B. Revenge

C. Vindictive

D. Vicious

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Something short-lived

A. ephemeral

B. Epicurean

C. interim

D. illusory

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SEDENTARY

A. Vivid

B. Afraid

C. Indolent

D. Active

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Interested only in money

A. marmoreal

B. mordant

C. mercenary

D. munificent