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Select single word or phrase which means most nearly the same as the given idiomatic phrase.

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Something short-lived

A. ephemeral

B. Epicurean

C. interim

D. illusory

Correct Answer :

A. ephemeral


Related Questions

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Persevere

A. Fickle

B. Persist

C. Constant

D. Polite

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NEBULOUS

A. Concrete

B. Unkind

C. Undramatic

D. Uninteresting

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Scientific study of birds

A. aviation

B. ornithology

C. microbiology

D. supersonics

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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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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) Withstand
(B) Climate
(C) Hot
(D) Surrender

A. A - B

B. B - C

C. A - D

D. B - D

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OMINOUS

A. Threatening

B. Powerful

C. Ubiquitous

D. Burdensome

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Deter

A. To hinder

B. To neglect

C. To disapprove

D. To differ

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Conjurer

A. Magician

B. Jester

C. Performer

D. Trickster

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A place where bees are kept

A. aviary

B. artifice

C. diadem

D. apiary

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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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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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EQUIVOCAL

A. Mistaken

B. Quaint

C. Clear

D. Universal

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Elastic

A. free

B. liberal

C. flexible

D. broad

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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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A group of small ships

A. archipelago

B. fleet

C. flotilla

D. tugs

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Abusive

A. Laudatory

B. Profuse

C. Effusive

D. Noble

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FLUCTUATION

A. Increase

B. Change

C. Stability

D. Decrease

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AZURE

A. Blue

B. Green

C. Brown

D. Round and big

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PENCHANT

A. Disinclination

B. Lone

C. Directness

D. Lack of skill

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DOCILE

A. Unmanageable

B. Dutiful

C. Submissive

D. Painful

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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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Idiosyncrasies

A. demands

B. needs

C. ideologies

D. eccentricities

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TIRADE

A. Censure

B. Declamation

C. Discredit

D. Eulogy

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SEDENTARY

A. Vivid

B. Afraid

C. Indolent

D. Active

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Coherent

A. Distorted

B. Disorganized

C. Inept

D. Carefree

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RAMPANT

A. Furious

B. Stylish

C. Restrained

D. Healthy

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Belief in many gods

A. pantheism

B. monotheism

C. polytheism

D. atheism

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A commonplace and unoriginal statement

A. witticism

B. preamble

C. prevarication

D. platitude

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Pernicious :

A. Prolonged

B. Ruinous

C. Ruthless

D. Beneficial

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INVIDIOUS

A. Irritable

B. Harsh

C. Sinful

D. Unpopular