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1). Libel2). Liable 3).4). Scandal |
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Answer» Correct option - 1 Let's find out the meanings of given options :- Libel - A written statement which wrongly accuses SOMEONE of something. (A written defamation) Liable - Responsible in eyes of law. Slander - The action or CRIME of making a false spoken statement damaging to a person's REPUTATION.$ Scandal - An action or event regarded as MORALLY or legally wrong and causing general public anger.$ Clearly, option 1 i.e. Libel is the correct answer. |
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1). Bristly2). Thorny3). Prickly4). Considerate |
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Answer» AMIABLE means ''having or displaying a friendly and PLEASANT manner'' and therefore the only synonym can be ''considerate'' which means ''careful not to inconvenience or harm others.'' So option 4 is correct. All the other words are completely the opposite in meaning. LITERALLY these words mean ''spiky or thorny'' but they can used to mean ''causing distress, difficulty, or trouble.'' |
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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.to have as belonging to one; own.1). to dominate2). to possess3). to abandon4). to hog |
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1). Insuperable2). Insolvent3). Unimpeachable4). Uninitiated |
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Answer» The word ‘insolvent’ MEANS ‘not having enough money to pay debts’. The word ‘unimpeachable’ means ‘not able to be doubted or criticized’. The word ‘UNINITIATED’ means ‘someone without knowledge or experience in something’. It can be seen that none of these three words are similar in meaning to ‘impossible to overcome’ and hence are not qualified to substitute the PHRASE. The word ‘insuperable’ is the only word among the four which is similar in meaning to the phrase given and hence is the CORRECT option. |
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1). Pertain2). Curtail3). Certain4). Verify |
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Answer» To pertain to something means RELATED to something. Certain means specific, some. To VERIFY is to ensure something. The only word that gives the intended meaning is CURTAIL.$ e.g. The government curtailed the freedom of MARKETS through regulations. Therefore, the correct ANSWER is option 2. |
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1). Princess2). Postulate3). Principle4). Principal |
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Answer» The correct answer to the QUESTION would be 'principle' which means a fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behaviour or for a chain of REASONING.$ The other words mean:$ Princess - the daughter of a monarch.$ Postulate - suggest or assume the existence, fact, or truth of (SOMETHING) as a basis for reasoning, discussion, or belief.$ Principal - first in order of IMPORTANCE; main.$ |
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1). Chatty2). Taciturn3). Loquacious4). Talkative |
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Answer» Chatty, LOQUACIOUS and Talkative => one who talks a lot |
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1). Veracity2). Adumbrate3). Abscond4). Interlocutor |
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Answer» Let's find out the MEANINGS of the given options:- Veracity: Conformity to facts; accuracy.$ Adumbrate: Represent in outline.$ Abscond: Run AWAY, often taking something or somebody along$ Interlocutor: A person who TAKES part in a DIALOGUE or CONVERSATION.$ Here, option 4 i.e. interlocutor is the correct answer. |
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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.To lift or haul something heavy with great effort.1). heave2). shrimp3). wimp4). runt |
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Persons working together in the same institution1). Colleagues2). Companion3). Contemplate4). Rivalry |
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Answer» ‘Companion’ is a PERSON with whom ONE spends a lot of time or with whom one travels. ‘CONTEMPLATE’ is to think about SOMETHING. ‘Rivalry’ is the competition between two for the same objective. ‘Colleague’ is a person with whom one works in a PROFESSION or business. Thus, it is the correct answer. |
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Killing of one's own child 1). Foeticide2). Filicide3). Infanticide4). Lupicide |
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Answer» Correct Answer: FILICIDE ‘Filicide’ is the deliberate act of a parent killing one’s own child and is the correct one-word substitute. ‘Foeticide’ is the abortion of a FETUS, infanticide is the killing of an infant and lupicide is the killing of WOLVES. |
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1). Delirium2). Destitution3). Prototype4). Censure |
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Answer» The meanings of the words are: Delirium=> mental illness caused by a disease Destitution=> poverty so extreme that one lacks the means to provide for oneself$ Prototype=> The first MODEL of a NEW device Censure=> criticize Thus option 3 is the correct answer. |
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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.Make something seem less important, significant, or trifling.1). superintend2). optimality3). trivialize4). dumb down |
| Answer» OPTION 3 is the RIGHT ANSWER | |
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1). Intangible2). Intemperate3). Interject4). Interment |
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1). Augury2). Agnostic3). Trite4). None ofthe above. |
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Answer» By the above definition, the correct option is 1. Augury- a SIGN of what will happen in the future; an omen. Agnostic- a PERSON who believes that nothing is known or can be known about the existence or nature of God. Trite- (of a remark or idea) lacking ORIGINALITY or freshness; dull on account of OVERUSE. |
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1). Pent-up2). Strew 3). Fritter 4). Afloat |
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Answer» Correct option - 3 Let's find out the meanings of FOLLOWING words:- Pent-up - emotions, energy, etc.that are unable to be EXPRESSED or released. Strew -scatter or spread things untidily over a surface or area. Fritter -waste of time, money, or energy on trifling matters. Afloat - to float. So, option 3 i.e. fritter is the WORD that best substitutes the GIVEN phrase. |
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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.To disorder or disarrange (someone's hair), typically by running one's hands through it.1). to tangle2). to crumple3). to ruffle4). to crease |
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1). Universal2). Unequivocal3). Unintended4). Undesired |
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1). Procreate 2). Exacerbate 3). Vicious 4). Apostate |
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Answer» Apostate means "?A person who has changed his faith". Thus option 4 is the CORRECT answer. Procreate => PRODUCE young; reproduce Exacerbate =?> make a bad SITUATION WORSE Vicious => deliberately cruel or violent |
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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.a person who is not accepted by a social group, especially because he or she is not liked, respected, or trusted1). fugitive2). vagrant3). pariah4). tramp |
| Answer» OPTION option 3 is the CORRECT ANSWER | |
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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.wide in range or effect1). sweeping2). exaggerate3). exclusive4). superficial |
| Answer» SWEEPING | |
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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.A period of time during which a person that might have a disease is kept away from other people so that the disease cannot spread1). solitude2). seclusion3). quarantine4). desolate |
| Answer» QUARANTINE SEEMS CORRECT. | |
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1). Forfeited2). Endow3). Render4). Assign |
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Answer» OPTION 1) FORFEITED (a fine or penalty for wrongdoing) is the correct answer. Endow, Render and Assign are synonyms = PROVIDE; GIVE; SUPPLY. |
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1). Essence2). Extract3). Throb4). Throng |
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Answer» Essence is the MAIN substance of something. Extract means taking the essence of something. To throb is to pulsate. The only word that gives the intended meaning is Throng.$ |
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1). Adulation2). Aggravate3). Allusive4). Allegory |
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Answer» Adulation: excessive admiration or praise Thus option 1 is the correct ANSWER.$ |
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1). Parole2). Parley3). Acquittal4). Reprieve |
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Answer» Correct option- 1. Let's find the meaning of GIVEN options:- Parole- To release a prisoner. Parley- A conference held between opposing sides. Acquittal- A judgement that a person is not guilty. Reprieve- To CANCEL or postpone the punishment of someone. Clearly, option 1, i. E. parole BEST expresses the meaning of the above mentioned PHRASE. Hence, option 1 is the correct answer. |
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1). Granary2). Farms3). Market4). Bakery |
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Answer» Granary means a store house for threshed grain. Farms means an area of land and its building USED for growing crops and rearing animals. Market means a regular gathering of people for the purchase and sale of PROVISIONS , livestock and other commodities. Bakery means a place where BREAD and cakes are made or sold. Hence, option 1 is the correct ANSWER |
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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.Open to more than one interpretation; not having one obvious meaning.1). trite2). opposite3). exceptional4). ambiguous |
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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.to impose something unwelcome on1). to subject2). to extort3). to levy4). to inflict |
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1). Scrupulous2). Veracious3). Authentic4). Devious |
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Answer» Option 4) DEVIOUS (UNETHICAL; using TRICKS to achieve aims) is the correct answer. Scrupulous = careful, THOROUGH, and extremely ATTENTIVE to details. Veracious = true; accurate. Authentic = original. |
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1). Caucus2). Carp3). Cavort4). Circumvent |
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Answer» Caucus: meet to select a candidate or promote a policy Thus option 3 is the correct ANSWER. |
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1). Advent2). Bilk3). Rampart4). Oblong |
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Answer» The meanings of the words are: ADVENT=> arrival that has been awaited$ Bilk=> hesitate Rampart=> A bulwark or construction to oppose assault or hostile entry$ Oblong=> Longer than broad: applied most commonly to rectangular objects considerably ELONGATED$ |
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1). Accredit2). Obsolete3). Deplete4). Contemporary |
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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.work extremely hard or incessantly.1). job2). craft3). toil4). activity |
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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.An achievement or something desired fail to be attained by someone1). to elude2). to eschew3). to shirk4). to devoid |
| Answer» RIGHT ANSWER is to ELUDE | |
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1). Formalize2). Header3). Milliner4). Homogenize |
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Answer» Formalize => to LEGALLY finalize something |
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1). Carcass2). Brewery3). Elocution4). Herbarium |
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Answer» BREWERY => a PLACE where beer is manufactured--as we say 'brewing' of beer, hence option 2 is the RIGHT fit. Carcass => a dead body—usually used for a dead animal Elocution => to speak in a way that will influence people Herbarium => a place where dried plants are collected to be EXHIBITED. |
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1).2). Cacographer3). Orthographer4). Ambidextrous |
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Answer» Correct Option: 2 Let’s find out the meaning of the given options: Demagogue: a political leader who seeks SUPPORT by appealing to popular DESIRES and prejudices RATHER than by USING rational argument. Cacographer: A person who exhibits the traits of bad spelling or bad handwriting or both. Orthographer: A person who is an expert in spelling. Ambidextrous: A person who is able to use both right and left hands equally well. Clearly, option 2 i.e. Cacographer EXPRESSES best the above given phrase. Hence, option 2 is the correct answer. |
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1). Petulant2). Pesky3). Peevish4). Pestilent |
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1). Indict2). Exonerate3). Allege4). Slur |
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Answer» Option 2) EXONERATE (clear from a wrongdoing or crime) is the CORRECT answer. Indict = formally accuse of or charge with a crime. Allege = LAIM or assert that someone has done something illegal or wrong, TYPICALLY without proof. Slur = speak (words) indistinctly so that the sounds run into ONE another. |
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1). Tempest2). Outpost3). Archive4). Zenith |
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Answer» Correct Answer: Zenith 'Tempest' refers to a storm. An 'outpost' generally refers to a small military camp situated away from the MAIN army. It ALSO refers to a group of buildings in the remote part of a COUNTRY or empire. 'Archive' is the collection of old DOCUMENTS or a place/file meant for STORAGE. 'Zenith' is indicative of the highest point. |
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1). Respected2). Esteemed3). Notary4). Certified |
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1). Accomplice2). Acquaint3). Adduce4). Ado |
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Answer» The meanings of the words are: Accomplice=> a person who JOINS with another in CARRYING out some plan$ ACQUAINT=> CAUSE to come to KNOW personally$ Adduce=> advance evidence for$ Ado=> a rapid active commotion$ Thus option 1 is the correct answer.$ |
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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.tending to hang loosely.1). to attenuate2). to enfeeble3). prostrate4). to flop |
| Answer» OPTION option 4 is the CORRECT ANSWER | |
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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.the conclusion that can be drawn from something although it is not explicitly stated1). illustration2). elucidation3). implication4). explication |
| Answer» OPTION 3 : IMPLICATION is CORRECT | |
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1). Ambulance2). Hearse3). Bus4). Car |
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Answer» Ambulance means a vehicle equipped for taking sick or injured people to and from hospitals. Hearse means a vehicle used for conveying the COFFIN at a funeral. Bus means a large motor vehicle carrying passengers by road. Car means a FOUR wheeled vehicle powered by an internal COMBUSTION engine, able to carry a small NUMBER of people. Hence, option 2 is the correct ANSWER |
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1). Regurgitate2). Sabotage3). Crucify4). Invent |
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Answer» To REGURGITATE is to repeat SOMETHING without UNDERSTANDING it. To crucify is to criticise or cause anguish. To invent is to create something new. The only word that GIVES the intended meaning is Sabotage. e.g. The entire council was art of the deliberate sabotage of elections. Therefore, the correct answer is OPTION 2. |
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1). Congested2). Agglomerate3). Furtive4). Delirium |
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Answer» The correct WORD here is 'Agglomerate.' The MEANING of this word is to collect or form into a mass or group. Congested => so crowded with TRAFFIC or people as to hinder or prevent FREEDOM of movement. Furtive => attempting to avoid notice or attention Delirium => an acutely disturbed STATE of mind characterized by restlessness |
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1). Ephemeral2). Fugacious 3). Eternity4). Transitory |
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Answer» Let's find out the meaning of following WORDS :- Ephemeral -lasting for a very short time; temporary. Fugacious - TENDING to disappear; fleeting. Eternity - infinite or unending time. Transitory - not permanent. Clearly, option 3 is the best SUBSTITUTE of given sentence. |
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1). Absquatulate2). Abrogate3). Abscond4). Abstruse |
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Answer» Absquatulate: to depart hurriedly Thus option 2 is the correct answer. |
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