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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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TRANSIENT

A. Transitory

B. Fleeting

C. Permanent

D. Momentary

Correct Answer :

C. Permanent


Transient is what doesnt last forever, i.e. what is not permanent. Transitory, fleeting, momentary all means the same as transient.

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Redundant

A. repentant

B. surplus

C. singular

D. required

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PENCHANT

A. Disinclination

B. Lone

C. Directness

D. Lack of skill

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

A. allegory

B. parody

C. joke

D. lampoon

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Invoice

A. Word

B. Sound

C. Statement

D. Language

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Mutual loyalty among group members

A. etiquette

B. homogeneity

C. espirit de corps

D. rendezvous

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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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MANSION

A. Castle

B. Hovel

C. House

D. Hotel

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REPRIMAND

A. Reward

B. Appreciate

C. Encourage

D. Praise

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FOMENT

A. Instigate

B. Shield

C. Frustrate

D. Waver

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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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VENGEFUL

A. Forgiving

B. Revenge

C. Vindictive

D. Vicious

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The science of making watches

A. graphology

B. morphology

C. aneroid

D. horology

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

A. nemesis

B. pretense

C. sham

D. deception

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Catastrophe

A. tragedy

B. anger

C. violence

D. hatred

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One who believes everything he or she hears.

A. Credulous

B. Credible

C. Creditable

D. Credential

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A poem of fourteen lines.

A. Ballad

B. Psalm

C. Sonnet

D. Carol

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One who is always doubting

A. Sceptic

B. Deist

C. Rationalist

D. Positivist

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

A. bonus

B. beneficial

C. benevolent

D. bond

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One who helps people by giving them money or other aid

A. benefactor

B. beneficiary

C. tycoon

D. patriot

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RAMPANT

A. Furious

B. Stylish

C. Restrained

D. Healthy

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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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PERFUNCTORY

A. Quick

B. Slow

C. Careful

D. Loud

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FEIGN

A. Hesitate

B. Pretend

C. Deserve

D. Attend

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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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PRIMITIVE

A. Polite

B. Naive

C. Weak

D. Sophisticated

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

A. A - B

B. B - C

C. A - D

D. B - D

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Exclusive possession or control of anything

A. Mono-mania

B. Monotheism

C. Monopoly

D. Monoism

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LACHRYMOSE

A. Terse

B. Mournful

C. Indecent

D. Lecherous

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AZURE

A. Blue

B. Green

C. Brown

D. Round and big