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1). Temper2). Abscond3). Efficiency4). Sympathy |
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Answer» The meanings of the words are: Empathy=> the ABILITY to understand and share the feelings of another$ Abscond=> RUN away Sympathy=> feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else's misfortune$ TEMPER=> nature$ EFFICIENCY=> ability$ Thus OPTION 4 is the correct answer.$ |
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| 152. |
1). Approved2). Official3). Sanctioned4). Unorthodox |
| Answer» Canonical represents SOMETHING that PROVIDED in the sacred TEXTS and considered as genuine. ‘Approved’, ‘Official’, and ‘Sanctioned’ synonymously match the meaning with ‘canonical’, while ‘UNORTHODOX’ doesn’t match in meaning, making it the BEST answer. $ | |
| 153. |
1). Superb2). Appalling3). Shining4). Bad |
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Answer» ‘Abysmal’ means ‘extremely BAD or appalling’. ‘Appalling' and ‘Bad’ are synonyms of the WORD ‘abysmal’. ‘SHINING’ is unrelated to it. 'SUPERB' means 'very good; excellent'. The correct answer is THUS, ‘Superb’. |
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| 154. |
1). Outlaw2). Ban3). Boycott4). Fire |
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Answer» Legalize means 'make (something that was previously illegal) permissible by law.' So the opposite word MUST be 'outlaw' which means 'ban or make illegal.' So option 1 is the correct answer. Ban => officially or LEGALLY prohibit (something). Boycott => withdraw from commercial or social RELATIONS with (a country, organization, or person) as a punishment or protest. Fire => strong CRITICISM or antagonism. |
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| 155. |
1). Neutral2). Aloof3). Zealotry4). Evenhanded |
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Answer» 'Chauvinism’ is an exaggerated form of patriotism. 'Neutral’ means to be indifferent to a subject. 'Aloof’ is USED to DESCRIBE someone who is cold and distant, someone who is not easily approachable. 'Zealotry’ is the extreme pursuit of an ideal. 'Evenhanded’ refers to being impartial in treatment and judgement. Thus, 'zealotry’ is similar in meaning to 'chauvinism’. |
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| 156. |
1). Extinct2). Present3). Immediate4). Around |
| Answer» EXTANT = still in EXISTENCE; SURVIVING. Thus, OPTION 1) Extinct (dead; no LONGER existing) is an antonym. | |
| 157. |
1). Accuracy2). Deceit3). Authenticity4). Rectitude |
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Answer» The CORRECT word here is 'deceit.' Deceit means 'the ACTION or practice of DECEIVING someone by concealing or misrepresenting the truth.' But the word 'veracity' means 'conformity to facts; accuracy,' and hence it is the complete opposite. Accuracy => correctness Rectitude => goodness Authenticity => ORIGINALITY |
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| 158. |
1). Profitable2). Injurious3). Healing4). Innocuous |
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| 159. |
1). Baffle2). Daze3). Fluster4). Explicate |
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Answer» Correct Answer: 4- Explicate ‘BEFUDDLE’ means ‘cause to BECOME unable to think clearly’. ‘Explicate’ means ‘analyse and develop (an idea or principle) in detail’. Therefore, ‘Explicate’ is the antonym of ‘Befuddle’. The other WORDS,$ ‘Baffle’ means ‘totally bewilder or PERPLEX’.$ ‘Daze’ means ‘make (someone) unable to think or react PROPERLY’.$ ‘Fluster’ means ‘make (someone) agitated or confused’.$ |
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| 160. |
1). Active2). Lazy3). Bold4). Smart |
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Answer» The WORD 'indolent' MEANS 'lazy.' Thus OPTION 2 is the correct answer. |
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| 161. |
1). Elegant2). Awkward3). Clumsy4). Difficult |
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Answer» DEBONAIR = STYLISH; CHARMING. Thus, OPTION 1) Elegant (stylish) is a synonym. Clumsy = awkward. |
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| 162. |
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word. 1). Beginner2). Recruit3). Virgin4). Professional |
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Answer» TYRO = a beginner; an amateur. Thus, Option 4) PROFESSIONAL is an antonym. Recruit = a person newly ENLISTED in the armed FORCES and not yet fully trained. Also, (VERB) to hire; enrol. |
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| 163. |
1). Moxie2). Fear3). Bravery4). Timid |
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| 164. |
1).2).3). Mild4). Subservient |
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Answer» Correct OPTION - 2 Let's first find out the meaning of 'docile' :- ready to ACCEPT control or instruction; submissive; obedient; tame; dutiful; controllable; mild. Now, find the meaning of 'Subservient'- PREPARED to OBEY others unquestioningly. Clearly, word OPPOSING is the most opposite meaning to given word. Hence, option 2 is the correct answer. |
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| 165. |
1). Dogmatic2). Extensive3). Narrow4). Pogrom |
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Answer» ECLECTIC- broad/extensive Dogmatic- narrow/rigid/opinionated Pogrom- slaughter Thus OPTION 2 is the SYNONYM of Eclectic and hence the correct answer. |
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| 166. |
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word. 1). Glamorous2). Modest3). Colorful4). Sporty |
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Answer» FLAMBOYANT = tending to attract attention because of their exuberance, confidence, and stylishness. Thus, Option 2) MODEST (HUMBLE; low KEY) is an antonym. Sporty = smart; STYLISH. |
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| 167. |
1). To concede2). To repudiate3). To avow4). To divulge |
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Answer» The MEANINGS of the words are: Reveal => disclose Concede => admit Repudiate => REJECT, refuse Avow => assert or CONFESS OPENLY$ Divulge => disclose Thus option 2 is the antonym. |
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| 168. |
1). Diversity2). Collection3). Assortment4). Uniformity |
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Answer» Variety means the quality or state of being DIFFERENT or diverse . Diversity means the state of being diverse. Collection means the ACTION or process of COLLECTING someone or something. Assortment means a miscellaneous collection of things or people. Uniformity means the quality or state of being uniform. |
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| 169. |
1). Dismiss2). Draft3). Invite4). Mobilise |
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Answer» CORRECT Answer: Dismiss Dismiss- send away Draft- a preliminary vision and plan Invite- make a POLITE, formal, or friendly request to someone to GO SOMEWHERE or to do something Mobilise-organize and encourage a group of people to take collective action in pursuit of a particular objective. Summon MEANS to order someone to be present. So, the correct answer is dismiss as it denotes an opposite meaning to the word summon. |
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| 170. |
1). Impressive2). Low3). Deep4). Serious |
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Answer» The word 'grave' means 'serious or sad.' Thus option 4 is the CORRECT ANSWER. The word 'impressive' means 'evoking admiration through SIZE, quality, or SKILL; grand, imposing, or awesome.' $ |
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| 171. |
1). Tinted2). Abase3). Discursive4). Abdicate |
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Answer» The correct word is 'tinted'. It means 'colour (something) slightly; tinge, so that it isn't clearly visible.' So this is the complete opposite to the word 'Pellucid' which means 'translucently clear'. Abase => behave in a way that BELITTLES or degrades (someone). Discursive => digressing from subject to subject. |
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| 172. |
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. 1). Pale2). Vocalise3). Bouyant4). Foolish |
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Answer» Sanguine = optimistic or POSITIVE, especially in an APPARENTLY BAD or difficult situation. Thus, OPTION 3) Bouyant (cheerful and optimistic) is a synonym. Pale = dule; colorless. Vocalise = express in words. |
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| 173. |
1). Luxurious2). Pitiful3). Sad4). Hopeful |
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| 174. |
1). Excess2). Tire3). Improve4). Separate |
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Answer» The meanings of the WORDS are: Enhance=> increase Tire=> exhaust Excess=> extra Separate=> different |
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| 175. |
1). Advocate2). Subsidy3). Avoidance4). Compensation |
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Answer» Inhibitor is someone, who or which RESTRAINS something. Advocate means a person who publicly supports or recommends a particular CAUSE or policy.$ Subsidy means a sum of money granted to SUPPORT an undertaking held to be in the public interest.$ Avoidance means the action of keeping away from or not doing something. Compensation means something, typically money, AWARDED to someone in recognition of loss, suffering, or INJURY.$ So, the word$ avoidance is $similar to the word$ inhibitor and therefore, it is the correct answer.$ |
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| 176. |
1). Only d2). Only c3). Only b4). Both a and b |
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Answer» Mutation is a noun and means 'the action or process of mutating, SPECIFICALLY, the CHANGING of the structure of a gene.'$ Reorganization => the action or process of changing the way in which SOMETHING is organized.$ Metamorphosis => a change of the form or nature of a thing or person into a COMPLETELY different one.$ Stagnation => lack of activity, growth, or development.$ Mitigation => the action of reducing the severity, seriousness, or painfulness of something.$ Thus from the above meanings it is clear that only 'metamorphosis' is a synonym to the given WORD and option 3 is the correct answer.$ |
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| 177. |
1). Binge2). Frenzy3). Harmony4). Turmoil |
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Answer» Correct Answer: Harmony ‘RAMPAGE’ is a period of VIOLENT and uncontrollable BEHAVIOUR of a person or group of people. The word OPPOSITE in meaning is ‘harmony', since it means being at peace and calm. The other words are synonyms of rampage and THEREFORE, are incorrect. |
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| 178. |
1). Predatory2). Astute3). Boisterous4). Neat |
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Answer» Astute means sharp. Boisterous is loud and enthusiastic. But, rapacious means AGGRESSIVELY greedy or predatory. e.g. The rapacious LANDLORD was hated by all the villagers. Therefore, the correct ANSWER is option 1. |
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| 179. |
1). Motivation2). Miss3). Smash4). Catastrophe |
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Answer» Correct Answer: CATASTROPHE Disaster means a SUDDEN accident or a natural catastrophe that causes great damage or loss of life. Therefore, catastrophe has a similar meaning and is the correct CHOICE. Motivation means inspiration, miss means fail to hit and smash means break. |
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| 180. |
1). Scarcity2). Abundance3). Popular4). Melancholy |
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Answer» The given word means the LOSS or absence of $something. So, its opposite must MEAN a lot of or plenty of something. Out of the given options, only 'abundance' can give the intended meaning. e.g. The children, having been raised in abundance, did not know about poverty in the country. Scarcity means a lack of something. Popular means well-liked by people. Melancholy means sad. |
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| 181. |
1). Depravity2). Buckle3). Contortion4). Honesty |
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Answer» The CORRECT ANSWER is Option 1, i.e. 'Depravity'. 'Morality' means 'ethics or honesty'. Hence the WORD opposite in meaning to 'morality' is 'depravity'. 'Depravity' means 'moral corruption; wickedness'.$ 'Buckle' means 'bend and give way under pressure or strain'.$ 'Contortion' means 'distortion or deformity'.$ 'Honesty' means '?the quality of being HONEST'.$? |
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| 182. |
1). Obscure2). Straightforward3). Exciting4). Obvious |
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| 183. |
1). Employ2). Surrender3). Immerse4). Absorb |
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Answer» Occupy means to reside or have one’s place of business in a building. Employ means to MAKE use of something. Surrender means to GIVE up or HAND over right or possession TYPICALLY on compulsion or demand. Immerse means to involve oneself deeply in a particular activity. Absorb means to take up the attention of someone. Hence, option 2 is the correct answer |
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| 184. |
1). Value2). Correctness3). Tranquility 4). Commotion |
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Answer» The word ‘TURBULENCE’ MEANS ‘disturbance.’ THUS ‘tranquility’ which means ‘calmness’ is the ANTONYM. The word ‘commotion’ means ‘chaos.’ Thus option 3 is the correct answer. Please note: The word 'tranquility' can be spelled as 'TRANQUILITY' AS WELL AS 'TRANQUILLITY'. |
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| 185. |
1). Artful2). Free3). Objective4). Plain |
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Answer» Candid = TRUTHFUL and straightforward; FRANK. Thus, Option 1) Artful (clever or SKILFUL, especially in a crafty or cunning way; tricky) is an ANTONYM. |
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| 186. |
1). Advanced2). Removed3). Departed4). Rested |
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Answer» The WORD 'approached' MEANS 'went towards a PLACE.' THUS the word having the opposite meaning is 'departed' which means 'left'. Thus option 3 is the CORRECT answer.$ |
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| 187. |
1). Artificial2). Fake3). Shallow4). Stupid |
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Answer» The word 'superficial' means 'apparent or SHALLOW.' Thus OPTION 3 is the correct answer. 'Fake' means 'not GENUINE.' |
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| 188. |
1). Broadcast2). Protest3). Propel4). Prosper |
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Answer» To promulgate is to publicly ANNOUNCE or proclaim something. Out of the GIVEN options, only 'broadcast' can give a similar meaning to the suggested word. e.g. The news was broadcast on the radio. To PROTEST is to speak up against something. To propel is to drive or FORCE something forward. To prosper is to be successful. Therefore, the correct answer is option 1. |
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| 189. |
1). Specify2). Admonish3). Acumen4). Abridge |
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Answer» The word adumbrate means to DESCRIBE roughly or give the outline or summary of. Let us find out the meanings of the other words- Specify-identify clearly and definitely Admonish-scold or reprimand Acumen-shrewdness shown by KEEN sight Abridge-shorten a piece without losing its meaning Since, abridge mean the most similar to the GIVEN word, THEREFORE, the correct answer is option 4. |
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| 190. |
1). Diseased2). Illicit3). Menacing4). Jocose |
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Answer» The meanings of the words are: BALEFUL=> deadly; threatening Illicit=> FORBIDDEN by law, rules, or custom.$ MENACING=> threatening Jocose=> giving to joking Thus OPTION 3 is the synonym. |
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| 191. |
1). Hover2). Hostile3). Genuine4). Benevolent |
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Answer» Inimical is someone who is not friendly or something that tends to obstruct or harm.$ To hover is to remain SUSPENDED in the air. Genuine means honest, truthful. Benevolent means kind, giving. Out of the given options, only 'hostile' can give a similar meaning to the SUGGESTED word. e.g. The man SEEMED very hostile to Geeta. |
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| 192. |
1). Firm2). Infer3). Affirm4). Adjudicate |
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Answer» Construe MEANS 'interpret (a word or ACTION) in a particular way'. So the most appropriate word MUST be 'infer.' It means 'deduce or conclude (something) from evidence and reasoning RATHER than from explicit statements'.$ Firm => having a solid, almost unyielding surface or STRUCTURE$ Affirm => state emphatically or publicly.$ Adjudicate => make a formal judgement on a disputed matter.$ |
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| 193. |
1). Circumlocution2). Compliment3). Umbrage4). Upbraid |
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Answer» The correct word here is 'admonish'. Admonish MEANS 'reprimand firmly.' So the complete OPPOSITE of this word must be 'compliment', which means 'a polite expression of praise or admiration'. Circumlocution => the use of MANY words where fewer would do, especially in a deliberate attempt to be vague or evasive. Umbrage => OFFENCE or annoyance. Upbraid => find fault with (someone); scold. |
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| 194. |
1). Turgid2). Modest3). Bombastic4). Fervent |
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Answer» Turgid means swollen. Bombastic means inflated. Fervent means enthusiastic. But, supercilious means someone thinking oneself superior. So, its opposite must be someone who is humble or MODEST. |
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| 195. |
1). Content2). Relief3). Disown4). Aggravate |
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Answer» The correct word here is 'aggravate.' It means 'make (a problem, injury, or OFFENCE) WORSE or more serious.' This is opposite to the word 'alleviation' which means 'the ACTION or process of making suffering, deficiency, or a problem less severe.' RELIEF is its synonym. Content: in a state of peaceful happiness. Disown: refuse to acknowledge or maintain any connection with Thus, option 4 is the correct answer. |
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| 196. |
1). Chase 2). Leave 3). Hunt 4). Follow |
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Answer» 'Abandon' means to leave or to QUIT. 'Chase', 'Hunt' , 'Follow' are all OPPOSITE in meaning to the word 'abandon'. OPTION 2 is the CORRECT ANSWER. |
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1). Incite2). Instigate3). Flourish4). Create |
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Answer» The correct word is 'instigate' which means 'bring about or initiate (an action or event)' whereas 'alleviate' means 'weaken or lessen.' $ INCITE => $encourage or STIR up (VIOLENT or UNLAWFUL behaviour).$ Flourish => $(of a living organism) grow or DEVELOP in a healthy or vigorous way.$ Create => produce$ |
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1). Modest2). Sociable3). Arrogant4). Rational |
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Answer» Correct OPTION - 3 Firstly, let's FIND out the meaning of "SUPERCILIOUS" :- behaving or looking as though one THINKS one is superior to others; arrogant; haughty; disdainful. Now, find the meaning of word "RATIONAL" :- based on or in accordance with reason or logic; logical reasoned. Clearly, option 3 i.e. arrogant is the most similar in meaning. |
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1). Embellish2). Exonerate 3). Home-coming4). Evacuation |
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Answer» Correct option - 4 Firstly, let's find out the MEANING of the given word 'exodus' :- A departure or emigration, usually of a large number of people. Now, find out the MEANINGS of given options :- EMBELLISH - To BEAUTIFY; to enhance with fictitious additions. Exonerate - To clear, as of an accusation; free from guilt. Home-coming - A return to one's home. Evacuation - Discharge; removal of persons or things from an endangered area. Clearly, option 4 i.e. evacuation is the most similar in meaning to given word 'exodus'. So, option 4 is the correct answer. |
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1). Courtesy 2). Almighty 3). Penchant 4). Malevolence |
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Answer» Correct option - 4 Firstly, let's find out the meaning of the given word 'acrimony' :- Sharpness, harshness, or bitterness in nature. Now, find out the meanings of given options :- Courtesy - EXCELLENCE of manners or social conduct. Almighty - Someone who is having UNLIMITED power, omnipotent, as God. Penchant - A strong inclination, taste, or liking for SOMETHING. Malevolence - Ill will; MALICE; hatred. Clearly, option 4 i.e. malevolence is the most similar in meaning to given word 'acrimony'. Thus, option 4 is the correct answer. |
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