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1). Indolent2). Reverberate3). Comical4). Mechanical |
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Answer» LACKADAISICAL means ''LACKING enthusiasm and determination; CARELESSLY lazy.'' So indolent is the correct word because it means ''WANTING to avoid activity or exertion; lazy.'' So option 1 is correct. Reverberate: (of a loud noise) be repeated several times as an echo. Comical: amusing, especially in a ludicrous or absurd way. Mechanical: operated by a machine or machinery. |
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| 52. |
1). Injured2). Elbowed3). Persuaded4). Bruised |
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Answer» The correct answer is option 3, i.e. 'persuaded'. The meaning of the given phrase 'twist someone's arm' is to 'convince someone to do something they didn't initially agree to do'. Let US LOOK at the meanings of the given words :- Injured - HARM or physically hurt someone. Elbowed - push or strike someone with one's elbow.$ Persuaded - convince someone to do something through reasoning or argument.$ Bruised - inflict a mark by damaging something.$ From the given context, Rita didn't initially agree to ATTEND the housewarming party but after Jack convinced her, she AGREED to do so. Hence the correct answer is option 3. |
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| 53. |
1). Agnostic2). Aborigines3). Altruist4). Amateur |
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Answer» Agnostic means person who claims that existence of God is UNKNOWABLE, Altruist means a person who loves EVERYBODY, Amateur means a MAN who does a THING for pleasure and not as profession. Aborigines means original inhabitants of a country. Thus, OPTION 2 Aborigines is the correct answer. |
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| 54. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.a person who can endure pain or hardship without showing their feelings or complaining.1). agitate2). fluster3). stoic4). upset |
| Answer» STOIC SEEMS CORRECT. | |
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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 exclude from a society or group.1). to ostracise2). to deport3). to boycott4). to snub |
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| 56. |
1). Jockey2). Bunting3). Stevedore4). Sheath |
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Answer» 'One who loads and unloads cargo from ships' is called a 'Stevedore' 'Jockey' is a person who rides horses in a horse race So the only word that can be SUBSTITUTED for the given words/sentence is OPTION 3. |
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| 57. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.to teach a person to accept a set of beliefs uncritically1). to drill2). to instill3). to indoctrinate4). to convince |
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Answer» to INDOCTRINATE is the correct ANSWER as PER the SSC answer key |
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| 58. |
1). Pristine 2). Itinerary 3). Zephyr 4). Fora |
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Answer» Correct OPTION - 2 Let's find out the meaning of following words :- Pristine - clean and FRESH as if new; spotless. Itinerary - a TRAVEL document recording a route or journey. Zephyr- a soft gentle breeze. Fora - PLURAL of forum. So, option 2 i.e. itinerary is the word that best substitutes the given phrase. |
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| 59. |
1). Fusion2). Fauna3). Flux4). Fungi |
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Answer» Fusion: blending, UNITING, amalgamationFauna: $Animals of a given region or period.$FLUX: Continuous change, instabilityFungi: plants that lack CHLOROPHYLL$ |
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| 60. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.to have a strong emotional effect on.1). to smother2). to yield3). to overwhelm4). to forfeit |
| Answer» OPTION 3 is the RIGHT ANSWER | |
| 61. |
1). Heretic2). Fanatic3). Fatalist4). Narcissist |
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Answer» Correct Option: 2 Let’s find out the meaning of the given options: Heretic: A PERSON who acts against religion Fanatic: A person filled with excessive and single-minded ZEAL, especially for an extreme religious or political cause. Fatalist: A person who BELIEVES in fate Narcissist: a person who has an excessive interest in or admiration of themselves. Clearly, option 2 i.e. Fanatic expresses BEST the above given PHRASE. Hence, option 2 is the correct answer. |
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| 62. |
1). Solemn2). Pious3). Devout4). Irreverent |
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| 63. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.To invent (something) in order to deceive.1). to formulate2). to compose3). to project4). to fabricate |
| Answer» OPTION 4 : to FABRICATE is CORRECT | |
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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 unintended consequence of an event or action, especially an unwelcome one.1). reverberation2). backlash3). flak4). repercussion |
| Answer» REPERCUSSION is the BEST SUITED | |
| 65. |
1). Candid2). Cantankerous3). Contentious4). Conspicuous |
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Answer» Contentious means likely to cause a conflict. Cantankerous means bad tempered. Candid means frank. The only word that gives the intended meaning is conspicuous. |
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| 66. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.based on random choice or personal whim1). auxiliary2). arbitrary3). allegory4). ambulatory |
| Answer» ARBITRARY : - OPTION 2 | |
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1). Democracy2). Algicide3). Ochlocracy4). Oligarchy |
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Answer» The correct ANSWER is option 3. First, consider elimination by looking at the meaning of the suffixes. The suffix 'cracy' stands for rule or government, 'cide' stands for act of killing, 'archy' stands for 'type of rule or government'. Thus,option 2 can be eliminated. The meanings of the other words are: |
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| 68. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.a loud, harsh, piercing cry1). noise2). howl3). screech4). cry |
| Answer» OPTION 3 is the RIGHT ONE | |
| 69. |
1). Rapacious2). Rapine3). Rapport4). Ransack |
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Answer» Rapine => taking property by force |
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| 70. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.A trace or remnant of something that is disappearing or no longer exists.1). memento2). variable3). glimmer4). vestige |
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1). Menace2). Cordial3). Festal4). Blithe |
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Answer» Correct ANSWER: Menace Menace- a person or THING that is likely to CAUSE HARM or threat. Cordial- warm and friendly. Festal- relating to or characteristic of a celebration or festival. Blithe-happy or CAREFREE. |
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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 small, nonrigid airship or dirigible, especially one used chiefly for observation.1). float2). poise3). bob4). blimp |
| Answer» ANSWER for this QUESTION is OPTION 4 | |
| 73. |
Man behaving more like a woman than as a man1). Biped2). Effeminate3). Gregarious4). Inalienable |
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Answer» Correct Answer: Effeminate ‘Effeminate’ means a man having characteristics as typical of a woman. Hence, it is the correct one-word substitute. Biped means an animal that walks on two LEGS, GREGARIOUS means fond of COMPANY and INALIENABLE means non-transferable. |
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| 74. |
1). Furore 2). Adjure 3). Expedition 4). Espionage |
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Answer» Correct option - 4 Let's find out the meaning of following words :- Furore - PUBLIC anger or EXCITEMENT. Adjure- To urge or request someone EARNESTLY or eagerly to do something. Expedition - A short trip made for a particular purpose especially a RESEARCH. Espionage -The practice of spying or of using spies, typically by governments to obtain political and military information. Here, word 'espionage' is the best substitute of the GIVEN phrase. Hence, option 4 i.e. espionage 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 kill someone by covering their nose and mouth so that they suffocate1). to smite2). to extirpate3). to lynch4). to smother |
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Answer» This QUESTION was asked some where in previous YEAR PAPERS of ssc, and CORRECT answer was to smother |
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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 customary code of polite behaviour in society or among members of a particular profession or group1). etiquette2). frizette3). epaulette4). fossette |
| Answer» RIGHT ANSWER for this QUESTION is ETIQUETTE | |
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1). Scrutinized2). Studied3). Dissected4). Analysed |
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Answer» The correct answer is option 2, i.e. 'studied'. The meaning of the given phrase 'hit the books' is to 'study intensely for something'. In this CONTEXT, it refers to studying for the court proceeding. Let us look at the meanings of the given WORDS :- Scrutinized - examine or inspect closely and THOROUGHLY.$ Studied - devote time and attention to GAINING knowledge with the help of books.$ DISSECTED - having a divided form or structure, cut into divisions for analysis.$ Analysed - examine something methodically and in detail. From the given context, Priya is nervous about the proceeding and she thought she needed more preparation, hence she studied for it intensely. Hence the correct answer is option 2. |
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1). Philophobia2). Trichology3). Demosophy4). Palaeontology |
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Answer» The correct answer is option 2. An easy way of eliminating OPTIONS and ARRIVING at the answer is the look at the roots that make up the word. The suffix 'phobia' means 'fear of something or somebody', 'logy' means 'study of something', 'sophy' means 'wisdom'. So the appropriate suffix for a word that would mean study of hair would be 'logy'. Thus,we can safely eliminate options 1 and 3. Out of the remaining options, the prefix 'tricho-' means 'relating to hair' and 'paleo' means 'older or ancient'. THEREFORE, the correct answer would be 'Trichology' which means 'the branch of medical and cosmetic study and practice concerned with the hair and scalp'. The meanings of the other words are as FOLLOWS: |
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1). Plausible2). Nascent3). Edible4). Laudable |
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Answer» Plausible = probable. Nascent = in an EARLY or infant stage. Edible = that can be eaten. Laudable = DESERVING praise. |
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| 80. |
1). Elegy2). Soliloquy3). Epithet4). Epitaph |
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Answer» Correct Option: 4 Let’s find out the meaning of the given OPTIONS: Elegy: A poem of serious reflection, typically a lament for the dead Soliloquy: An act of SPEAKING one's thoughts aloud when by oneself or regardless of any hearers, especially by a character in a play. Epithet: An adjective or phrase expressing a quality or ATTRIBUTE regarded as characteristic of the person or thing mentioned. Epitaph: A phrase or form of words written in memory of a person who has died, especially as an inscription on a tombstone. Clearly, option 4 i.e. Epitaph expresses best the above given phrase. Hence, option 4 is the correct ANSWER. |
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| 81. |
1). Ablution2). Aggressor3). Adulation4). Aborigines |
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Answer» The correct answer is option 3. The word 'Adulation' means 'excessive admiration, praise or devotion'. For EXAMPLE, 'He found it difficult to COPE with the adulation of his fans'. The meanings of the other WORDS are: |
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1). Germane2). Macerate3). Concord4). Marinate |
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Answer» The meanings of the words are: GERMANE=> relating to a subject in an appropriate way$ MACERATE=> to become SOFT or separated into constituent parts$ Concord => agreement or harmony between people or groups.$ Marinate=> soak (meat, FISH, or other food) in a MARINADE.$ Thus option 3 is the correct answer.$ |
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1). Sullen2). Offend3). Chafe4). Placate |
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Answer» Option 4) Placate (to CALM (someone) down; make LESS angry). Sullen = joyless; BAD temepered. Chafe = SCRAPE; scratch. |
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1). Admonish2). Adamant3). Tranquil4). Secluded |
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Answer» Let's find out the meanings of all the options:- Admonish: ADVISE or urge (someone) earnestly.$ Adamant: refusing to be persuaded or to change one's mind.$ Tranquil: free from disturbance; CALM.$ Secluded: (of a place) not seen or visited by many people; sheltered and private.$ Clearly, option 2 i.e. adamant best EXPRESSES the GIVEN phrase. HENCE, it is the correct option. |
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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 stop doing something; cease or abstain.1). to endure2). to desist3). to persevere4). to dismay |
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1). Pervasive2). Perverse3). Permeable4). Pertinent |
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Answer» Out of the given options, only 'Permeable' gives the meaning INTENDED by the phrase. e.g. The babies have skin that is so soft as to be almost permeable. Meanings of the other words: Pervasive- spreading widely throughout an area or a group of people.$ Perverse- contrary to the ACCEPTED or expected standard or practice.$ Pertinent- $relevant or applicable to a PARTICULAR matter.$ Therefore, the correct answer is option 3. |
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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 outer layer of the cerebrum (part of the brain), composed of folded grey matter, plays an important role in the consciousness.1). victor2). cortex3). scrub4). capered |
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Answer» it from PREVIOUS year SSC PAPERS, option 2 is the right answer |
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1). Doctor2). Victim3). Accused4). Police |
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Answer» Correct option - 3 Let's find out the meanings of the options :- Doctor - A person licensed to practice medicine. Victim - A person who has been HURT or killed. Accused - A person or a GROUP of people charged with a crime or on trial for it. Policeman - A member of POLICE force or body. Clearly, option 3 i.e. accused is the correct ANSWER. |
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1). Inchoate2). Hedonism3). Imprudence4). Implicit |
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Answer» The meanings of the words are: Inchoate=> rudimentary, in the BEGINNING STAGES$ Hedonism=> the pursuit of pleasure Imprudence=> bad judgement$ Implicit=> implied or insinuated without being DIRECTLY stated$ Thus OPTION 2 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 be full of or covered with a mass of small bubbles.1). scintillating2). brew3). frothy4). aerated |
| Answer» FROTHY : OPTION 3 is the CORRECT ANSWER | |
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1). Nihilism2). Heresy3). Impiety4). Creed |
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Answer» OPTION 4) Creed (faith; religion) is the correct answer. Nihilism = Belief that life is meaningless. Heresy = belief or opinion contrary to orthodox religious (ESPECIALLY CHRISTIAN) doctrine. Impiety = lack of RELIGIOUSNESS. |
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A strong blast of wind.1). Implosion2). Trickle3). Gust4). Mantle |
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Answer» Correct Answer: Gust Gust means ‘a sudden and strong RUSH of WIND’. Therefore, it is the best SUBSTITUTE of the given phrase. Implosion means something collapsing violently inwards, trickle means flow slowly and mantle means an important ROLE or RESPONSIBILITY. |
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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 hollow object used to contain something.1). platter2). salver3). plate4). receptacle |
| Answer» HELLO, RECEPTACLE is CORRECT | |
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1).2). Paedophile3). Misogyny4). Misandrist |
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Answer» To arrive at the answer, let us first look into the meaning of the given words: MISOPEDIA- a hatred of children. Paedophile- a PERSON who is SEXUALLY ATTRACTED to children. Misogyny- someone who HATES females. Misandrist- someone who hates males. Thus, option 1 is the correct answer. |
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1). Aristocracy2). Democracy3). Autocracy4). Martial |
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Answer» Aristocracy means the HIGHEST CLASS in CERTAIN societies. Democracy means a system of government by the whole population or all ELIGIBLE MEMBERS of a state. Autocracy means a system of government by one person in absolute power. Martial means a country governed by the military. Hence, option 3 is the correct answer. |
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1). Scripture2). Sojourner3). Crusader4). Epitaph |
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Answer» The correct answer is ''EPITAPH'' because it means ''An inscription in memory of a buried person.'' Scripture: the sacred writings of a religion Sojourner: a person who RESIDES TEMPORARILY in a place |
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1). Proclivity2). Proactive3). Penury4). Persistent |
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Answer» Proactive means very eager. Penury means extreme poverty. Persistent means OCCURRING again and again. The only word that gives the intended meaning is Proclivity.$ e.g. The STUDENTS had a proclivity for hard work. |
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1). Cajole2). Rife3). Umbrage4). Reticent |
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Answer» Let's find out the meanings of given options:- CAJOLE: persuade (someone) to do SOMETHING by sustained coaxing or flattery.$ Rife: excessively abundant$ Umbrage: offense or annoyance.$ RETICENT: A person who doesn't leave his/her THOUGHTS or FEELINGS easily.$ Here, 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.Very poor or bad.1). gnarly2). bully3). lousy4). rad |
| Answer» RIGHT ANSWER for this QUESTION is OPTION 3 | |
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1). Bifurcate2). Biased3). Blatant4). Bland |
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Answer» To bifurcate is to divide something in TWO parts. Biased means taking a particular side. Bland means tasteless. The only word that GIVES the intended meaning is Blatant.$ e.g. The blatant warnings were IGNORED by TUSHAR. Therefore, the correct answer is option 3. |
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