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In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

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Venal

A. Corrupt

B. Comprehensible

C. Legible

D. Forgivable

Correct Answer :

A. Corrupt


The word Venal (Adjective) means : corrupt; prepared to do dishonest or immoral thing in return for money. Look at the sentence : Venal leaders should be denied vote.

Related Questions

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RAMPANT

A. Furious

B. Stylish

C. Restrained

D. Healthy

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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 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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One who studies mankind

A. Anthropologist

B. Physicist

C. Pathologist

D. Philanthropist

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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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SEQUESTER

A. Slump

B. Isolate

C. Unify

D. Simple

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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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Invoice

A. Word

B. Sound

C. Statement

D. Language

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Evolve

A. withdraw

B. withhold

C. suspend

D. stop

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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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Abusive

A. Laudatory

B. Profuse

C. Effusive

D. Noble

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Periodic :

A. Infrequent

B. Continuous

C. Occasional

D. Regular

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Scorn

A. concise

B. despise

C. bias

D. fierce

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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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Fair

A. untrue

B. unjust

C. coarse

D. harsh

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Redundant

A. repentant

B. surplus

C. singular

D. required

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Veteran

A. Activist

B. Enthusiast

C. Novice

D. Master

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To officially take private property away to seize.

A. offer

B. confiscate

C. annex

D. hijack

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Medicine to counteract the effect of a poison

A. Emetic

B. Antidote

C. Anti-venom

D. Antiseptic

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An allowance made to a wife by her husband, when they are legally separated.

A. Alimony

B. Parsimony

C. Matrimony

D. Honorarium

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Passing off someone elses writing as ones own

A. copying

B. patenting

C. plagiarism

D. adaptation

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A very light and thin material

A. gossamer

B. gazelle

C. coterie

D. poultice

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NEBULOUS

A. Concrete

B. Unkind

C. Undramatic

D. Uninteresting

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Boisterous

A. serenity

B. calm

C. cheerful

D. courageous

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LACHRYMOSE

A. Terse

B. Mournful

C. Indecent

D. Lecherous

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TANGIBLE

A. Gentle

B. Elusive

C. Refined

D. Palpable

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OMINOUS

A. Threatening

B. Powerful

C. Ubiquitous

D. Burdensome

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

A. disclaim

B. intimate

C. hint

D. suggest

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Adulteration

A. Purification

B. Normalization

C. Rejuvenation

D. Consternation

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AFFRONT

A. Exile

B. Contour

C. Eruption

D. Indignity