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In the following questions, each word in capital letters is followed by four words or phrases. Choose the one which is similar in meaning to the word given in the, capital letters.

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SALACIOUS

A. Obscene

B. Wise

C. Wholesome

D. Confident

Correct Answer :

A. Obscene


Salacious and Obscene both mean vulgar and offending in sexual matters. Wholesome is pleasant or enjoyable.

Related Questions

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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) superficial
(B) superfluous
(C) enlightened
(D) surplus

A. A-C

B. A-B

C. B-C

D. B-D

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Poetry that is silly

A. observe

B. doggerel

C. dirge

D. limerick

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SALUTATORY

A. Sad

B. Valedictory

C. Derivative

D. romising

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LACHRYMOSE

A. Terse

B. Mournful

C. Indecent

D. Lecherous

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Deter

A. To hinder

B. To neglect

C. To disapprove

D. To differ

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Exclusive possession or control of anything

A. Mono-mania

B. Monotheism

C. Monopoly

D. Monoism

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Invoice

A. Word

B. Sound

C. Statement

D. Language

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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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VAGARY

A. Caprice

B. Emptiness

C. Enthusiasm

D. Truthfulness

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Expeditiously

A. rudely

B. gently

C. meekly

D. quickly

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The study of plant life

A. Geology

B. Zoology

C. Botany

D. Geography

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Predilection

A. Predicament

B. Afterthought

C. Aversion

D. Postponement

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Interested only in money

A. marmoreal

B. mordant

C. mercenary

D. munificent

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CLOUT

A. Fear

B. Claw

C. Joke

D. Power

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An opinion contrary to popular belief

A. Paradox

B. Orthodoxy

C. Hearsay

D. Heresy

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Scientific study of birds

A. aviation

B. ornithology

C. microbiology

D. supersonics

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Something which is imagined to be real but actually does not exist.

A. figment

B. insight

C. mirage

D. shadow

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General act of forgiveness on a national occasion

A. benediction

B. emancipation

C. investiture

D. amnesty

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Something short-lived

A. ephemeral

B. Epicurean

C. interim

D. illusory

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Focus

A. Disappear

B. Disperse

C. Link

D. Layer

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COLLAPSE

A. Rise

B. Failure

C. Rebirth

D. Debt

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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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The study of handwriting as a guide to character

A. forensic

B. graffiti

C. hieroglyphics

D. graphology

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Abnormal

A. Unnatural

B. Aggressive

C. Unique

D. Informal

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Proposition

A. Intimation

B. Protestation

C. Proposal

D. Invitation

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A collection of slaves

A. Coffle

B. Crew

C. Company

D. Cortege

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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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A place where bees are kept

A. aviary

B. artifice

C. diadem

D. apiary

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Pompous

A. Uppish

B. Humble

C. Meek

D. Grandiose

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PREDILECTION

A. Antipathy

B. Ignorance

C. Dissonance

D. Disharmony