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In the following questions out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

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Petition

A. Rotation

B. Administration

C. Appeal

D. Vocation

Correct Answer :

C. Appeal


Petition means a formal written request, typically one signed by many people, appealing to authority in respect of a particular cause.

Related Questions

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PROLIFIC

A. Barren

B. Backward

C. Reckless

D. Profound

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Venal

A. Corrupt

B. Comprehensible

C. Legible

D. Forgivable

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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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A cluster of flowers on a branch

A. bouquet

B. inflorescence

C. wreath

D. incandescence

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SALACIOUS

A. Obscene

B. Wise

C. Wholesome

D. Confident

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PENURY

A. Destitution

B. Digestive

C. Pension

D. Vigour

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LACHRYMOSE

A. Terse

B. Mournful

C. Indecent

D. Lecherous

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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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Instrument that magnifies objects

A. Microscope

B. Periscope

C. Stethoscope

D. Telescope

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Deter

A. To hinder

B. To neglect

C. To disapprove

D. To differ

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Resourcefulness

A. scarcity

B. stupidity

C. incompetence

D. bankruptcy

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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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Something short-lived

A. ephemeral

B. Epicurean

C. interim

D. illusory

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Redundant

A. repentant

B. surplus

C. singular

D. required

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REPRIMAND

A. Reward

B. Appreciate

C. Encourage

D. Praise

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BROWBEAT

A. Ambitious

B. Challenging

C. Intimidate

D. Tarnish

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DREGS

A. Cream

B. Power

C. Debris

D. Accoutrements

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An office with pay but little responsibility

A. sinecure

B. presidency

C. factotum

D. plutocracy

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ASSET

A. Credibility

B. Liability

C. Poverty

D. Prosperity

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HIATUS

A. Atrocious

B. Gap

C. Dominance

D. Obscure

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Scorn

A. concise

B. despise

C. bias

D. fierce

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GRAVE

A. Noble

B. Inconsequential

C. Solemn

D. Senile

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PROPITIOUS

A. Favourable

B. Similar

C. Humble

D. Versatile

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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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INVIDIOUS

A. Irritable

B. Harsh

C. Sinful

D. Unpopular

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Someone who scientifically studies the birds:

A. earthologist

B. orthopeadic

C. orthodondist

D. ornithologist

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COLLAPSE

A. Rise

B. Failure

C. Rebirth

D. Debt

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EQUIVOCAL

A. Mistaken

B. Quaint

C. Clear

D. Universal

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

A. comedy

B. protagonist

C. tragedy

D. car

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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) Fixed
(B) Stiff
(C) Indelible
(D) Soapy

A. A - B

B. A - D

C. A - C

D. B - C