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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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PRIMITIVE

A. Polite

B. Naive

C. Weak

D. Sophisticated

Correct Answer :

D. Sophisticated


Primitive means of the very old time, and thus not very developed or refined, sophisticated is well-refined and well mannered, Naive means inexperienced.

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AMICABLE

A. Nebulous

B. Abominable

C. Harmonious

D. Delicate

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Knack :

A. Talent

B. Dullness

C. Dexterity

D. Balance

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

A. disclaim

B. intimate

C. hint

D. suggest

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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

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Adulteration

A. Purification

B. Normalization

C. Rejuvenation

D. Consternation

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

A. pelf

B. moolah

C. lucre

D. tantrums

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PARLEY

A. Discuss

B. Deliver

C. Sweeten

D. Race

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ENCOMIUM

A. Verve

B. Eulogy

C. Doggerel

D. Force

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Opulence :

A. Luxury

B. Transparency

C. Weath

D. Poverty

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Ameliorate

A. Improve

B. Degrade

C. Motivate

D. Agree

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An allowance made to a wife by her husband, when they are legally separated.

A. Alimony

B. Parsimony

C. Matrimony

D. Honorarium

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FOMENT

A. Instigate

B. Shield

C. Frustrate

D. Waver

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Temerity

A. Paucity

B. Verity

C. Audacity

D. Simplicity

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Indiscriminate

A. undifferentiated

B. instant

C. sensible

D. discreet

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DELECTABLE

A. Agonising

B. Appetising

C. Distasteful

D. Laborious

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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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Safe

A. rash

B. insecure

C. beneficial

D. harsh

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A collection of slaves

A. Coffle

B. Crew

C. Company

D. Cortege

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BROWBEAT

A. Ambitious

B. Challenging

C. Intimidate

D. Tarnish

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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) focus
(B) trivial
(C) vital
(D) site

A. A-B

B. B-D

C. A-C

D. B-C

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Passing off someone elses writing as ones own

A. copying

B. patenting

C. plagiarism

D. adaptation

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A long boring speech

A. horology

B. harangue

C. valediction

D. filibuster

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Apprise :

A. Praise

B. Inform

C. Conceal

D. Assess

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The study of plant life

A. Geology

B. Zoology

C. Botany

D. Geography

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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) Intangible
(B) Restless
(C) Vast
(D) Meagre

A. C - A

B. C - D

C. C - B

D. B - A

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

A. bucolic

B. choleric

C. bilious

D. cantankerous

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COMPASSIONATE

A. Indecisive

B. Unsympathetic

C. Unlawful

D. Untrustworthy

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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