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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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ZOOM

A. Soothe

B. Plummet

C. Subjugate

D. Refute

Correct Answer :

B. Plummet


Zoom is to rise fast and sharply. Plummet is to downslide very fast, soothe is to make someone or something calm. Refute is to deny or contradict, subjugate means to bring under control.

Related Questions

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PROCRASTINATE

A. Multiply

B. Irregular

C. Postpone

D. Predict

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Someone who scientifically studies the birds:

A. earthologist

B. orthopeadic

C. orthodondist

D. ornithologist

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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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Focus

A. Disappear

B. Disperse

C. Link

D. Layer

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AFFRONT

A. Exile

B. Contour

C. Eruption

D. Indignity

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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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APOLITICAL

A. Antipolitical

B. Terrorist

C. Not interested in politics

D. Subversive

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TRACTABLE

A. Irreligious

B. Incapable

C. Unmanageable

D. Unreal

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PENCHANT

A. Disinclination

B. Lone

C. Directness

D. Lack of skill

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FLUCTUATION

A. Increase

B. Change

C. Stability

D. Decrease

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PROBOSCIS

A. Search

B. Probe

C. Snout

D. Prove

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ELAN

A. Flair

B. Spiritual

C. Inspiration

D. Boredom

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Wily

A. Angry

B. Wise

C. Stupid

D. Cunning

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An office with pay but little responsibility

A. sinecure

B. presidency

C. factotum

D. plutocracy

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Indolent

A. Solvent

B. Diligent

C. Malovolent

D. Brilliant

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Inscription on a grave

A. epigram

B. oration

C. obituary

D. epitaph

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REGRESSION

A. Reverse

B. Relapse

C. Regenerate

D. Retreat

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Abusive

A. Laudatory

B. Profuse

C. Effusive

D. Noble

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ASSET

A. Credibility

B. Liability

C. Poverty

D. Prosperity

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CYNICAL

A. Trusting

B. Gallant

C. Brazen

D. Tiresome

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RAMPANT

A. Furious

B. Stylish

C. Restrained

D. Healthy

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Gruesome :

A. Sullen

B. Hideous

C. Exhausting

D. Insulting

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General act of forgiveness on a national occasion

A. benediction

B. emancipation

C. investiture

D. amnesty

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Mutual loyalty among group members

A. etiquette

B. homogeneity

C. espirit de corps

D. rendezvous

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A collection of poems

A. Pathology

B. Anthology

C. Oncology

D. Pedology

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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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Persevere

A. Fickle

B. Persist

C. Constant

D. Polite

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Apprise :

A. Praise

B. Inform

C. Conceal

D. Assess

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Antiquated

A. renewed

B. unique

C. modern

D. renovated

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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) Fixed
(B) Stiff
(C) Indelible
(D) Soapy

A. A - B

B. A - D

C. A - C

D. B - C