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1). Accidental 2). Right3). Sullen4). Adept |
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Answer» The WORD 'deliberate' means 'on purpose' thus 'accidental' is the word opposite in meaning. Option 1 is the correct answer. Sullen means sulky and bad-tempered. |
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1). Exploit2). Approval3). Plaudit4). Praise |
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Answer» Abuse means to treat a person or an animal with cruelty or violence. Exploit means to use SOMEONE to maximize ONE’s own profits. Approval means the ACTION of officially AGREEING to something or ACCEPTING something as satisfactory. Plaudit means praise. Praise means to express warm approval or admiration of. Hence, option 1 is the correct answer |
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1). Officious2). Patent3). Concerned4). Addled |
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Answer» The word 'aggressive' means 'ready or likely to ATTACK or confront; characterized by or RESULTING from aggression.' The words MEAN as FOLLOWS:$ Officious=> attacking or self-assertive$ Patent=> copyright$ Concerned=> worried, troubled, or anxious$ Addled=> unable to think clearly; confused$ Thus option 1 is the correct answer.$ |
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1). Extroverted2). Introversion3). Extrovert4). Extroversion |
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1). Stern2). Contrary3). Adverse4). Altercation |
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Answer» 'Austere' means severe or strict in MANNER or ATTITUDE. So 'stern' is the most APPROPRIATE word out of the given options that confirm to this meaning. Contrary means difference, Adverse means unfavorable, and ALTERCATION means an argument. |
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1). Preceding2). Eventual3). Later4). Lag |
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Answer» LATTER means to occur or be situated nearer to the end of something than the beginning. Preceding means to COME before something in time. Eventual means to occur or exist at the end of or as a result of a process or period of time. Later means to REFER to a time or situation that is after the ONE that you have been talking about. Lag means to fail to keep up with another or others in movement or development. Hence, option 1 is the CORRECT answer. |
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1). Intensity2). Abundance3). Inclination4). Dearth |
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Answer» Paucity MEANS a scarcity or lack of something. Out of the given options, only 'dearth' can give a similar meaning to the suggested word. e.g. There was a serious dearth of GOOD LEADERS during the war. Intensity means forcefulness. Abundance means an EXCESS of something. Inclination means tending to or showing an interest towards something. Therefore, the correct answer is option 4. |
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1). Gainsay2). Virtuoso3). Prolix4). Demiurge |
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Answer» The meaning of the WORDS is as follows: |
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1). Keep2). Eject3). Embrace4). Retain |
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Answer» JETTISON = to throw or drop. Thus, Option 2) Eject (throw; send out) is the CORRECT answer. |
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1). Brazen2).3). Exemplary4). Gaudy |
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Answer» Meretricious describes something to be apparently attractive but having no REAL VALUE. In other words, it means pretentious. The word most opposite in meaning to ‘meretricious’ is therefore ‘natural’.$ |
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1). Brief2). Crave3). Distasteful4). Grief |
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Answer» Crave is the correct word here. It means 'feel a powerful desire for (something).' The word 'covet' also means the same.$ Brief => of SHORT duration; not lasting for LONG.$ DISTASTEFUL => causing dislike or aversion; disagreeable or unpleasant$ |
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1). Tighten2). Twist3). Open4). Lock |
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Answer» Turn means 'move or cause to move in a CIRCULAR direction wholly or partly around an axis or point.' Twist means 'turn or bend into a specified position or in a specified direction.' So option 2 is correct.$ Tighten: make or become tight or tighter.$ Open: allowing access, passage, or a view through an empty space; not closed or BLOCKED$ Lock: a MECHANISM for keeping a door, window, lid, or container fastened, TYPICALLY operated by a key.$ THUS, option 2 is the correct answer. $ |
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1). Allowing2). Trusting3). Promising4). Hoping |
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Answer» DOOMED means destruction and its opposite from the given words is PROMISING, because it is the opposite of bleakness or destruction. Allowing means permitting Trusting means BELIEVING and Hoping is to have faith, and they do not FALL under the meaning of the given word. Hence, the ANSWER is 3 - Promising. |
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1). Cleave2). Defunct3). Dogmatic4). Synod |
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Answer» The word caucus MEANS meet to select a candidate or promote a policy. Let us find out the meanings of the FOLLOWING words- Cleave-separate or cut with a tool Defunct-no longer in use, inactive Dogmatic-pertaining to a set of beliefs accepted by an authority Synod-an assembly or a DIOCESE to discuss the matters of the clergy Since, synod means the most similar to the given word, therefore, option 4 is the correct answer. |
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1). Defame2). File3). Scold4). Instigate |
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Answer» The word 'slander' means 'make false and damaging statements about (someone)'. The word 'defame' means 'damage the good reputation of (someone).' The word 'instigate' means 'incite someone to do something, ESPECIALLY something bad.' THUS option 1 is the correct answer.$ Scold=> rebuke someone ANGRILY$ |
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1). Claim2). Relate3). Censure4). Absorb |
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Answer» The correct word here is 'censure.' It MEANS 'express severe disapproval of (someone or something), especially in a formal statement.' On the other hand 'acclaim' means 'praise enthusiastically and publicly.' Claim => state or assert that something is the case, typically without PROVIDING evidence or proof. Relate => make or show a CONNECTION between. Absorb => take in and UNDERSTAND fully |
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1). Jest2). Outset3). Conclusion4). Point |
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Answer» The word 'commencement' means the beginning of something. Thus the word nearest to it in terms of similarity of meaning would be 'outset' which means the START or beginning of something. $ The other words mean:$ JEST - a thing said or done for AMUSEMENT; a joke.$ Conclusion - the end or finish of an event, process, or TEXT.$ Point - the tapered, SHARP end of a tool, weapon, or other object.$ |
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1). Avarice2). Insipid3). Generosity4). Honesty |
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Answer» The given word means the QUALITY of being TIGHTFISTED or stingy, selfish. So, its opposite must mean open, kind. Out of the given options, only 'generosity' can GIVE the intended meaning. e.g. The landlord's generosity made the villagers happy. Avarice means extreme GREED. Insipid means DULL. Honesty means truthfulness. Therefore, the correct answer is option 3. |
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1). Vivacious2). Turgid3). Swift4). Unyielding |
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1). Gentle2). Kind3). Mild4). Bitterness |
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Answer» ACRIMONY MEANS resentment, anger, ill feeling hence only option 4 fits the meaning of the given word. Options 1,2 and 3 all MEAN to be SWEET and NICE. |
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1). Enjoy2). Berate3). Acclaim4). Fault |
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Supple1). Flexible2). Brittle3). Pliable4). Bending |
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Answer» The word 'supple' MEANS bending and moving easily and gracefully; flexible. The word most opposite in meaning is 'brittle' which means hard but LIABLE to break easily.$ The other words mean: Flexible - capable of bending easily WITHOUT breaking.$ PLIABLE - easily bent; flexible.$ Bending - SHAPE or force (something straight) into a curve or angle.$ |
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1). Continual2). Perennial3). Recurrent4). Infrequent |
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Answer» Correct ANSWER: Infrequent Habitual means done constantly as a HABIT. On the other hand, infrequent means not OCCURRING very OFTEN. HENCE, the two words have opposite meanings. Continual and recurrent are synonymous to habitual and perennial means everlasting. |
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1). Congested2). Desire3). Sincerity4). Absence |
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Answer» Congested MEANS too FULL of something. Sincerity means honesty. ABSENCE means lack of something. Concupiscence means excess DESIRE for something. e.g. They say that marriage is a remedy of $concupiscence of lesser men.$ Therefore, the correct ANSWER is option 2. |
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1). Duplicity2). Dogmatic3). Abundance4). Dispel |
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Answer» The CORRECT WORD here is 'abundance.' The MEANING of 'Paucity' is 'the presence of SOMETHING in only small or insufficient QUANTITIES or amounts.' As we are looking for opposite word, option 3 is the correct word. Duplicity => deceitfulness. Dogmatic => narrow-minded Dispel => make (a doubt, feeling, or belief) disappear. |
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1). Tilt2). Expand3). Curtail4). Sufficient |
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Answer» The word 'abbreviate' MEANS 'shorten' thus 'expand' is the word OPPOSITE in meaning. OPTION 2 is the correct ANSWER. |
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1). Distant2). Friendly3). Wet4). Safe |
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Answer» The word 'parched' means 'dry.' Thus the ANTONYM is 'wet.' OPTION 3 is the correct answer. Distant=> far away |
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1). Shy2). Sorrowful3). Happy4). Rude |
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Answer» Correct option - 4 Firstly, let's find out the meaning of "INSOLENT" :-SHOWING a RUDE and arrogant lack of respect. Clearly, option 4 i.e. rude is the most similar in meaning. |
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1). Calumny 2). Propensity 3). Gregarious 4). Emanate |
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Answer» Correct option - 2 Let's FIND out the meaning of given word 'predilection' :- A tendency to think favorably of something in particular; partiality. Now, find out the meaning of given OPTIONS :- Calumny - A false and malicious statement designed to injure the reputation of someone or something. Propensity - A natural INCLINATION or tendency to behave in a particular way; partial. Gregarious - A PERSON who is fond of the company of others; sociable. Emanate - To flow out as from a SOURCE or origin; originate. Clearly, option 2 i.e. propensity is the most similar in meaning to given word 'predilection'. Thus, option 2 is the correct answer. |
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1). To underwhelm2). To glut3). To deluge4). To engulf |
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Answer» The meanings of the words are as follows: Inundate => OVERWHELM (someone) with things or people to be dealt with.$ Underwhelm => fail to impress or MAKE a positive IMPACT on (someone); disappoint.$ Glut => supply or fill to excess.$ Deluge => severe FLOOD.$ Engulf => powerfully affect (someone); overwhelm$ Thus option 1 is the antonym.$ |
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1). Withdrawal2). Refusal3). Proposal4). Denial |
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1). flatter2). gloomy3). friendly4). savvy |
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Answer» The word ‘morose’ means sullen and ill-tempered. $ ‘Flatter’ means to attract someone's attention by lavishly PRAISING them to further one's cause. $ ‘SAVVY’ is REFERRED to someone who possesses good knowledge and is PRACTICAL.$ Hence, the correct OPTION is 2.$ $ |
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1). Attract2). Allure3). Repel4). Itch |
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Answer» Correct ANSWER: Repel Lure means to tempt or attract someone or SOMETHING. On the other hand, repel means to MAKE someone back AWAY. Hence, they have opposite meanings. Attract and allure have the same meaning as lure and itch means an uncomfortable sensation. |
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1). Sensibility2). Slumber3). Liveliness4). Consciousness |
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Answer» Correct Answer: Slumber Sensibility means quality of being able to appreciate and respond to complex emotional or AESTHETIC influences; sensitivity. Slumber means sleep. Liveliness means the quality of being outgoing, energetic, and enthusiastic. Consciousness means the state of being aware of and responsive to ONE's surroundings. The WORD stupor means a state of near-unconsciousness or INSENSIBILITY. So, the word slumber is the correct option as it is similar to the word stupor. |
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1). Dissolute2). Rant3). Creation4). Offer |
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Answer» The meanings of the words are: DEVASTATION=> great destruction or damage.$ Dissolute=> dissipated Rant=> speak or shout at length in an angry, impassioned way$ |
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1). A large carton having several items of different kinds.2). An insincere talk that is often hypocritical.3). A boisterous woman who often talks illogical things4). Mentioning wrong facts and changing the true story |
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Answer» The word 'cant' MEANS 'a hypocritical TALK'. THUS option 2 is the correct answer. |
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Purloin1). Steal2). Filch3). Lift4). Compensate |
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Answer» PURLOIN = STEAL something. Thus, 4) COMPENSATE (give something BACK) is an antonym. Filch = steal. |
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1).2). Reprieve3). Charming4). Dogmatist |
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Answer» MEANING of ‘SUAVE’ – ‘(especially of a man) charming, confident, and elegant’. Meaning of other difficult words: Reprieve- cancel or postpone the punishment of (someone, especially someone condemned to DEATH) DOGMATIST- a person who believes too strongly that their personal opinions or beliefs are correct The meaning of ‘suave’ is similar to that of ‘charming’. Hence, option 3 is the correct ANSWER. |
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1).2).3).4). Misappropriate |
| Answer» EMBEZZLE = steal or misappropriate (MONEY PLACED in one's trust or belonging to the organization for which one WORKS).. THUS, Option 4) Misappropriate is a synonym. | |
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1). Luxuriant2). Insatiable3). Flourishing4). Generous |
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Answer» Correct Option - 4 Firstly, let's find the meaning of the given word rapacious :- aggressively greedy or grasping.$ Now, let us SEE the MEANINGS of the following words :- Luxuriant - rich and profuse in growth, lush.$ Insatiable - impossible to satisfy.$ Flourishing - developing rapidly and SUCCESSFULLY, thriving.$ Generous - showing a readiness to give more of SOMETHING.$ Here, option 4, i.e. generous is opposite in meaning to the given word. THUS, option 4 is the correct answer. |
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1). Emancipate2). Emaciated3). Emanate4). Emulate |
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Answer» The given word means to shackle or bind SOMETHING. So, its opposite must mean to unbind or free something. Out of the given OPTIONS, only 'emancipate' can GIVE the intended meaning. e.g. The caged birds were THUS emancipated. Emaciated means abnormally thin or weak. To emanate is to spread out or emerge from something. To EMULATE is to copy something.$ Therefore, the correct answer is option 1. |
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1). Alive2). Transitory3). Eternal4). Immortal |
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1). Truth2). Pure3). Rotten4). Keen |
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Answer» The opposite WORD is 'Pure.' Pure MEANS 'not mixed or adulterated with any other SUBSTANCE or material.' On the other hand foul means 'offensive to the SENSES, especially through having a disgusting smell or taste or being DIRTY.' Truth => the quality or state of being true. Rotten => suffering from decay. Keen => having or showing eagerness or enthusiasm. |
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1). Altruism2). Kind3). Anarchy4). Order |
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Answer» The word 'turmoil' means 'a state of GREAT disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty.' So the opposite word must be 'order' because it means 'the arrangement or disposition of people or THINGS in relation to each other according to a particular sequence, PATTERN, or method.' In simple words order means DEVOID of any confusion or uncertainty. $ Altruism: DISINTERESTED and selfless concern for the well-being of others.$ Kind: a group of people or things having similar characteristics.$ Anarchy: a state of disorder due to absence or non-recognition of authority or other controlling systems.$ Thus, option 4 is the correct answer. $ |
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1). Accord2). Conserve3). Abandon4). Avow |
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Answer» To repudiate is to refuse to ACCEPT; reject.$ To accord is to agree to something. To CONSERVE is to save something. To avow is to decide something. Out of the given options, only 'abandon' can give a similar MEANING to the suggested word. e.g. The police officer repudiated all claims of corruption made against him. Therefore, the correct answer is option 3. |
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1). Opposite2). Right3). Full4). Lengthy |
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Answer» The word 'concise' MEANS 'giving a lot of INFORMATION CLEARLY and in a few words; BRIEF but comprehensive.' Thus the word having the opposite meaning is 'lengthy.'$ |
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1). Rigid2). Flexible3). Fixed4). Unshakable |
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Answer» CORRECT Answer: Flexible 'Adamant' refers to a person who is RIGID on his decisions or actions. 'Rigid', 'fixed' and 'unshakable' are synonymous to 'adamant'. 'Flexible' can be used to describe SOMEONE who isn't very steadfast or firm. Thus, 'flexible' is the ANTONYM of 'adamant'. |
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1). Hateful2). Disappointing3). Creditable4). Nonchalance |
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Answer» Correct OPTION - 1 Let's FIRST find out the meaning of 'Despicable' - deserving hatred and contempt. Now, find the meaning of following words :- Creditable - deserving public acknowledgement and praise but not NECESSARILY OUTSTANDING or successful. Nonchalance - casualness; cool ATTITUDE. Clearly, word hateful is the most similar meaning to given word. Hence, option 1 is the correct answer. |
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Jargon1). Observable2). Warmonger3). Vernacular4). Congregation |
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Answer» Meaning of ‘jargon’ – ‘special words or expressions used by a profession or group that are difficult for others to understand.’ Meaning of difficult words: Vernacular- the LANGUAGE or dialect SPOKEN by the ordinary people of a country or region Warmonger- a PERSON who encourages or advocates aggression towards other countries or groups Congregation- a large gathering of people, often for the purpose of worship The meaning of ‘vernacular’ is opposite to that of ‘jargon’. Hence, OPTION 3 is the correct answer. |
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1). Rhyme2). Paraphernalia 3). Prose 4). Expound |
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Answer» Correct option - 3 First of all, let's find out the meaning of 'doggerel' :-Comic VERSE composed in irregular RHYTHM; verse or words that are badly written or expressed. Now, let's CHECK the meanings of the given options :- Rhyme-To correspondence of sound between words or the endings of words, especially when these are used at the ends of lines of poetry. Paraphernalia - Miscellaneous articles, especially the EQUIPMENT needed for a particular activity. Prose -Written or spoken language in its ordinary FORM in a sequential and regular structure. Expound - To present and explain a theory or idea in detail. Here, option 3 i.e. prose is the most opposite in meaning to given word 'doggerel'. Hence, option 3 is the correct answer. |
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