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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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REGRESSION

A. Reverse

B. Relapse

C. Regenerate

D. Retreat

Correct Answer :

C. Regenerate


Regression means to go back or return; reverse, relapse and retreat all mean going back. Regenerate on the other hand means to create a new life, go ahead. Thus is the antonym.

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Instrument that magnifies objects

A. Microscope

B. Periscope

C. Stethoscope

D. Telescope

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A collection of slaves

A. Coffle

B. Crew

C. Company

D. Cortege

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TRANSIENT

A. Urgent

B. Youthful

C. Original

D. Eternal

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RAMPANT

A. Furious

B. Stylish

C. Restrained

D. Healthy

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Abusive

A. Laudatory

B. Profuse

C. Effusive

D. Noble

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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) Fallacy
(B) Adage
(C) Dictum
(D) Endorse

A. B - D

B. C - D

C. B - C

D. A - D

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CYNICAL

A. Trusting

B. Gallant

C. Brazen

D. Tiresome

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A very light and thin material

A. gossamer

B. gazelle

C. coterie

D. poultice

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A method of boiling briefly to cook food slightly

A. steam

B. bake

C. saute

D. parboil

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Evolve

A. withdraw

B. withhold

C. suspend

D. stop

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EQUIVOCAL

A. Mistaken

B. Quaint

C. Clear

D. Universal

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

A. dishonour

B. laud

C. brand

D. stigmatise

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Vivacious

A. Imaginary

B. Lively

C. Perceptible

D. Languid

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Conjurer

A. Magician

B. Jester

C. Performer

D. Trickster

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CANDOUR

A. Enthusiasm

B. Openness

C. Freedom

D. Intimacy

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ASSAY

A. Attack

B. Accept

C. Case

D. Evaluate

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GRADUAL

A. Energetic

B. Dynamic

C. Rapid

D. Enthusiastic

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Deter

A. To hinder

B. To neglect

C. To disapprove

D. To differ

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FOMENT

A. Vex

B. Waste

C. Renounce

D. Instigate

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AZURE

A. Blue

B. Green

C. Brown

D. Round and big

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Knack :

A. Talent

B. Dullness

C. Dexterity

D. Balance

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ASSET

A. Credibility

B. Liability

C. Poverty

D. Prosperity

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Temerity

A. Paucity

B. Verity

C. Audacity

D. Simplicity

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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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SOLICITIOUS

A. Concerned

B. Indifferent

C. Eager

D. Noisy

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Predilection

A. Predicament

B. Afterthought

C. Aversion

D. Postponement

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Redundant

A. repentant

B. surplus

C. singular

D. required

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SALUTATORY

A. Sad

B. Valedictory

C. Derivative

D. romising

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SEDENTARY

A. Vivid

B. Afraid

C. Indolent

D. Active