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

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The science of making watches

A. graphology

B. morphology

C. aneroid

D. horology

Correct Answer :

D. horology


Related Questions

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Passing off someone elses writing as ones own

A. copying

B. patenting

C. plagiarism

D. adaptation

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

A. grand

B. majestic

C. august

D. raunchy

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AFFRONT

A. Exile

B. Contour

C. Eruption

D. Indignity

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A former student of a school, college or university

A. Alumnus

B. Genius

C. Scholar

D. Learner

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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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DENOUEMENT

A. Outcome

B. Eschew

C. Action

D. Character

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TERMAGANT

A. Charming

B. Turbulent

C. Brawling

D. Shrewish

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FEIGN

A. Hesitate

B. Pretend

C. Deserve

D. Attend

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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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Abusive

A. Laudatory

B. Profuse

C. Effusive

D. Noble

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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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Insipid

A. Tasty

B. Colourful

C. Colourless

D. Dull

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CONFIDANT

A. Turncoat

B. Arrogant

C. Confederate

D. Firm

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TRANSIENT

A. Transitory

B. Fleeting

C. Permanent

D. Momentary

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One who is unable to pay ones debt

A. Borrower

B. Bankrupt

C. Bank-roll

D. Extravagant

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FOMENT

A. Vex

B. Waste

C. Renounce

D. Instigate

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ZOOM

A. Soothe

B. Plummet

C. Subjugate

D. Refute

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LACHRYMOSE

A. Terse

B. Mournful

C. Indecent

D. Lecherous

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Conjurer

A. Magician

B. Jester

C. Performer

D. Trickster

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ELAN

A. Flair

B. Spiritual

C. Inspiration

D. Boredom

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NEBULOUS

A. Concrete

B. Unkind

C. Undramatic

D. Uninteresting

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A professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army

A. Mercenary

B. Liquidator

C. Venal

D. Hireling

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Serene

A. Calm

B. Angry

C. Ruffled

D. Bitter

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SALACIOUS

A. Obscene

B. Wise

C. Wholesome

D. Confident

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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) Handy
(B) Sparse
(C) Redundant
(D) Exhausted

A. A - C

B. B - C

C. B - D

D. C - D

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BASHFUL

A. Haughty

B. Discreet

C. Shy

D. Upset

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A highly skilled musician

A. artiste

B. virtuoso

C. performer

D. diva

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Pernicious :

A. Prolonged

B. Ruinous

C. Ruthless

D. Beneficial

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Abnormal

A. Unnatural

B. Aggressive

C. Unique

D. Informal

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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