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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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PREDILECTION

A. Antipathy

B. Ignorance

C. Dissonance

D. Disharmony

Correct Answer :

A. Antipathy


Predilection means a special liking for someone. Antipathy means hate for someone or a strong dislike. Dissonance is difference of opinion.

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Pernicious :

A. Prolonged

B. Ruinous

C. Ruthless

D. Beneficial

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SCRIMP

A. Lavish

B. Parsimonious

C. Meticulous

D. Polite

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Safe

A. rash

B. insecure

C. beneficial

D. harsh

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A highly skilled musician

A. artiste

B. virtuoso

C. performer

D. diva

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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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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) appalling
(B) sinister
(C) perturbed
(D) threatening

A. A-B

B. B-D

C. A-C

D. A-D

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Someone who scientifically studies the birds:

A. earthologist

B. orthopeadic

C. orthodondist

D. ornithologist

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Instrument that magnifies objects

A. Microscope

B. Periscope

C. Stethoscope

D. Telescope

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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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A person who believes that only selfishness motivates human actions

A. agnostic

B. cynic

C. sceptic

D. misogynist

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Idiosyncrasies

A. demands

B. needs

C. ideologies

D. eccentricities

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MANSION

A. Castle

B. Hovel

C. House

D. Hotel

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OMINOUS

A. Threatening

B. Powerful

C. Ubiquitous

D. Burdensome

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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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GRADUAL

A. Energetic

B. Dynamic

C. Rapid

D. Enthusiastic

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TERMAGANT

A. Charming

B. Turbulent

C. Brawling

D. Shrewish

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Boisterous

A. serenity

B. calm

C. cheerful

D. courageous

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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) moderate
(B) easy
(C) significant
(D) strenuous

A. B-D

B. A-B

C. A-C

D. B-C

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ASSET

A. Credibility

B. Liability

C. Poverty

D. Prosperity

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Sporadic

A. Timely

B. Scattered

C. Frequent

D. Irrelevant

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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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PENURY

A. Destitution

B. Digestive

C. Pension

D. Vigour

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Abnormal

A. Unnatural

B. Aggressive

C. Unique

D. Informal

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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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A group of small ships

A. archipelago

B. fleet

C. flotilla

D. tugs

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Deter

A. To hinder

B. To neglect

C. To disapprove

D. To differ

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Assess

A. overload

B. measure

C. permit

D. enter

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IRASCIBLE

A. Kind

B. Friendly

C. Roguish

D. Clever

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Conjurer

A. Magician

B. Jester

C. Performer

D. Trickster