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English Key Vocabulary

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Choose the lettered word or phrase that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capital letters.

BLAZE

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A) Quench

B) Burn

C) Rage

D) Shine

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Choose the lettered word or phrase that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capital letters.

DEMONSTRATE:

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A) Show

B) Display

C) Conceal

D) Expose

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Choose the word most similar in meaning to the capitalized one.
FORBID:

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A) prohibit

B) chide

C) permit

D) constraint

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CONVICT:

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A) Prisoner

B) Crook

C) Acquit

D) Hire

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Eyrie: Eagle (analogy)

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A) Venom : rattle snake

B) Viper: reptiles

C) Hawk : falcon

D) Lair: wolf

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Choose the word most similar in meaning to the capitalized ones.
GENTLE

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A) Rough

B) Expert

C) Heartless

D) Calm

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Find out the antonym of “Mumbled”:

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A) Unprovoked

B) Quiver

C) Loud

D) Rarely

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Select the nearest correct meaning of the given word:

CHURN:

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A) Freeze

B) Gum

C) Overcast

D) Froth

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The word opposite in the meaning to tumultuous is:

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A) Fierce

B) Hectic

C) Moderate

D) Raucous

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In the following question, four alternative meanings of a word are given. Select the nearest correct meaning of the word given.

NEOLOGISM

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A) A new word

B) Pleasant remark

C) Brief summary

D) Archaic expression

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Select the nearest correct meaning of the given word:

DISSONANCE

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A) Assonance

B) Elegance

C) Diffidence

D) Conflict

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Choose the word which is most opposite in meaning to the word EMBRACE:

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A) Disobey

B) Contradict

C) Reject

D) Obscure

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Choose the word most similar in meaning to the capitalized one:

REWARD

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A) Penalty

B) Prize

C) Sentence

D) Fine

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NEGLIGIBLE:

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A) Significant

B) Untamed

C) Tiny

D) Casual

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Choose the word or phrase most nearly opposite in meaning to the capitalized one.
AMUSED:

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A) Smiling

B) Pleased

C) Annoyed

D) Delighted

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Choose the lettered word or phrase that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capital letters:

ABANDON

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A) Leave

B) Stop

C) End

E) Continue

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Select the nearest correct meaning of the given word: GAUDY

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A) Bawdy

B) Haughty

C) Sober

D) Garish

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Choose the word nearly opposite in meaning to the given word:

ANXIETY:

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A) Problem

B) Worry

C) Relaxed

D) Nervous

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In the following question, four alternative meanings of a word are given. Select the nearest correct meaning of the word given.

PARABLE:

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A) Impossible

B) Sociable

C) Allegory

D) Suitable

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Synonym of Catharsis will be:

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A) Sudden

B) Outlet for strong emotions

C) Anti-climax

D) Informal discussion

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Antonym of Adapt will be:

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A) Approve

B) Applaud

C) Shed

D) Reject

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Select the nearest correct meaning of the given word:

CHURN:

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A) Freeze

B) Gum

C) Overcast

D) Froth

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In the following question, four alternative meanings of a word are given. Select the nearest correct meaning of the word given.

IMPROMPTU:

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A) Arriving at the right time

B) Showing signs of being good

C) Done without preparation

D) Wretched

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Select the nearest correct meaning of the given word: GAUDY

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A) Bawdy

B) Haughty

C) Sober

D) Garish

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Choose the word most similar in meaning to the capitalized one.

PREVENT:

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A) Stop

B) permit

C) verify

D) Confirm

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In the following question, four alternative meanings of a word are given. Select the nearest correct meaning of the word given.

DISCERNMENT:

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A) A system of controlling a country

B) The ability to show good judgment

C) The act of encouraging somebody

D) The ability of show no concern

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Choose the word nearly opposite in meaning to the capitalized one.

MUFFLED

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A) Loud

B) Quiet

C) Soft

D) Noiseless

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Choose the correct spelling:

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A) Exantuated

B) Axantuated

C) Accenchuated

D) Accentuated

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The word opposite in meaning to capacious is:

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A) Voluminous

B) Commodious

C) Large

D) Restricted

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Choose the lettered word or phrase that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GRIEVE

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A) Disturb

B) Hurt

C) Dirge

E) Rejoice

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In the following question, four alternative meanings of a word are given. Select the nearest correct meaning of the word given.

BOURGEOIS:

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A) Belonging to the bureaucratic class

B) Belonging to the middle class

C) Belonging to the upper class

D) Belonging to the lower class

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The word opposite in the meaning to path is:

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A) Blockage

B) Aisle

C) Lane

D) Accidental

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Select the nearest correct meaning of the given word:

DERACINATE

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A) Inculcate

B) Incarnate

C) Pull up

D) Send for

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Choose the word most similar in meaning to the capitalized one.

AMUSED

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A) Annoyed

B) Pleased

C) Upset

D) Irritated

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Choose the lettered word or phrase that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capital letters.

MANDATORY:

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A) dispassionate

B) obligatory

C) voluntary

D) confirmed

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In the following question, four alternative meanings of a word are given. Select the nearest correct meaning of the word given.

EMBELLISH:

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A) Adorn

B) Nominate

C) Finish

D) Weaken

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ERADICATION:

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A) Suppression

B) Termination

C) Control

D) Establish

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Choose the nearest meaning to the following word:

Relinquish

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A) Use

B) Surrender

C) Increase

D) Retain

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The word closest in the meaning to “on the wrong foot” is:

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A) Stumble

B) Humble

C) Dependable

D) Presentable

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Television is typical of many new scientific words which are deliberately invented from old Greek and Latin words. In this case, the prefix ‘tele’ is Greek and means ‘far’ (of telephone, telegram), while the root ‘vision’ is derived from the Latin verb meaning ‘to see’.
Which of the following gives the meaning of the prefix “tele”?

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A) Near

B) Close

C) Far

D) Away

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Choose the lettered word or phrase that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capital letters:

DISTRESS:

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A) Suffering

B) Lash out

C) Noisy

E) Happiness

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The word opposite in the meaning to presume is:

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A) Disbelieve

B) Pretend

C) Figure

D) Conjecture

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Select the nearest correct meaning of the given word:

FAWNING

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A) Toadying

B) Yawning

C) Assertive

D) Obedient

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Choose the word nearly opposite in meaning to the capitalized one.

MEND

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A) Repair

B) Fix

C) Break

D) Sew

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THREATENING:

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A) flighty

B) aggressive

C) chaste

D) hallowed

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Synonym of Rookie will be:

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A) An old man

B) A new recruit

C) A fighter

D) A wrestler

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In the following question, four alternative meanings of a word are given. Select the nearest correct meaning of the word given.

FURTIVE:

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A) Furious

B) Familiar

C) Secretive

D) Easy

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The word “LABYRINTH” means:

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A) Maze

B) Heap

C) Hive

D) Knack

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Choose the word most similar in meaning to the capitalized one:

MEDITATIVE:

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A) Selfish

B) Thoughtful

C) Heedless

D) Opinion

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WRECKED:

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A) Defined

B) Developed

C) Registered

D) Ruined

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Antonym of Atheist will be:

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A) Hypnotic

B) Bane

C) Believer

D) Theorist

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Choose the word most similar in meaning to the capitalized one.

RELIEVED:

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A) Worried

B) Anxious

C) Relaxed

D) Alarmed

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ABRUPT

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A) Gradual

B) Stable

C) Measured

D) Sudden

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SWIFT:

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A) slow

B) fast

C) brief

D) at once

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Television is typical of many new scientific words which are deliberately invented from old Greek and Latin words. In this case, the prefix ‘tele’ is Greek and means ‘far’ (of telephone, telegram), while the root ‘vision’ is derived from the Latin verb meaning ‘to see’.
The word “Television” is invented from:

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A) English and Spanish

B) French and Arabic

C) Dutch and German

D) Greek and Latin

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The word closest in the meaning to potential is:

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A) Weakness

B) Ability

C) Impossible

D) Inability

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Choose the word most similar in meaning to the capitalized one.
FREIGHT:

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A) Worries

B) Luggage

C) Instruments

D) Foolish

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Choose the word most similar in meaning to the capitalized ones.

UNAMBIGUOUS:

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A) Stagnant

B) Hidden

C) Clear

D) Muddy

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Voracious means ______.

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A) Excitable

B) Honest

C) Greedy

D) Circular

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In the following question, four alternative meanings of a word are given. Select the nearest correct meaning of the word given.

RUMINATE:

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A) Eat greedily

B) Think carefully

C) Work lazily

D) Run fast

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In the following question, four alternative meanings of a word are given. Select the nearest correct meaning of the word given.

INVIDIOUS:

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A) Unbreakable

B) Interesting

C) Unpleasant

D) Fair

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In the following question, four alternative meanings of a word are given. Select the nearest correct meaning of the word given.

AGHAST

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A) Critical

B) Reluctant

C) Happy

D) Horrified

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The word closest in the meaning to ‘on the wrong foot’ is:

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A) Stumble
B) Humble
C) Dependable
D) Presentable The word closest in the meaning to ‘on the wrong foot’ is:

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A) Stumble

B) Humble

C) Dependable

D) Presentable

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Synonym of Rookie will be:

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A) An old man

B) A new recruit

C) A fighter

D) A wrestler

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Choose the lettered word or phrase that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capital letters.

OBSTINATE:

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A) Persistent

B) Constant

C) Daring

E) Flexible

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Choose the correct spelling:

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A) Defnite

B) Defanit

C) Dafanite

D) Definite

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Choose the word most similar in meaning to the capitalized one:

MEDITATIVE:

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A) Selfish

B) Thoughtful

C) Heedless

D) Opinion

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Choose the lettered word or phrase that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ELEGANT:

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A) Graceful

B) Unattractive

C) Neat

D) Appeasing

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Choose the lettered word or phrase that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capital letters:
PATRIOTISM

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A) nationalism

B) socialism

C) obsession

D) disloyalty

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Antonym of Adapt will be:

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A) Approve

B) Applaud

C) Shed

D) Reject

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Choose the word most similar in meaning to the capitalized ones.

SQUASH

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A) Squeeze

B) Beat

C) Evolution

D) Pace

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His credulous nature often landed him in trouble.

What does credulous mean over here?

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A) Dreamy

B) Naughty

C) Innocent

D) Willing to believe easily

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Choose the lettered word or phrase that is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to the word in capital letters:
INTERRUPTION:

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A) Break

B) Continuity

C) Injury

D) Difference

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Choose the word most similar in meaning to the capitalized one.

WICKED:

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A) Good

B) Evil

C) Excellent

D) Luxury

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PROVOKE:

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A) deface

B) lionize

C) remove

E) aggravate

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Antonym of Generous will be:

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A) Cruel

B) Noble

C) Selfish

D) Lavish

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The word opposite in the meaning to presume is:

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A) Disbelieve

B) Pretend

C) Figure

D) Conjecture

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Choose the lettered word or phrase that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capital letters.

GLOOMY:

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A) Dark

B) Bright

C) Unexciting

D) Faint

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The word closest in meaning to bewilderment is:

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A) Surety

B) Bedazzled

C) Confident

D) Epiphany

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Choose the word most similar in meaning to the capitalized one.
SHABBY:

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A) organized

B) untidy

C) reluctant

D) sensible

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Choose the word most similar in meaning to the capitalized one:

AVOID

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A) Reduce

B) Insist

C) Compel

D) Ignore

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The word opposite in the meaning to path is:

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A) Blockage

B) Aisle

C) Lane

D) Accidental

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Altimeter: height (analogy)

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A) Speedometer: speed

B) Racetrack : furlong

C) Observatory :constellation

D) Vessel: knots

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Select the nearest correct meaning of the given word:

CATACOMB:

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A) Aplomb

B) Crypt

C) Highway

D) Hinterland

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Select the word or phrase which is closest in meaning to the underlined words.

Due to his continuous mischievous activities, he has become a rogue person.

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A) Thief

B) Honest

C) Dishonest

D) Sharp

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Choose the correct spelling:

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A) Eccentric

B) Eckentric

C) Akcantric

D) Accentric

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Choose the word most similar In meaning to the capitalized one:

INEVITABLE:

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A) Doubtful

B) Deny

C) Unexpected

D) Certain

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DISTRESS:

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A) Suffering

B) Lash out

C) Noisy

E) Happiness

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Select the word or phrase which is closest in meaning to the underlined words.

Due to his continuous mischievous activities, he has become a rogue person.

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A) Thief

B) Honest

C) Dishonest

D) Sharp

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Choose the word most similar in meaning to the capitalized one:

AMAZEMENT:

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A) surprise

B) appreciation

C) criticism

D) praise

91 / 100

Choose the word most similar in meaning to the capitalized one:
HARDSHIP:

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A) Wealth

B) Blessings

C) Gift

D) Suffering

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Choose the word most similar in meaning to the capitalized one.

BRUTAL:

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A) Kind

B) Cruel

C) Polished

D) Smooth

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Choose the lettered word or phrase that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capital letters.

ASSERTION

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A) statement

B) denial

C) claim

D) unrest

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The word closest in meaning to bewilderment is:

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A) Surety

B) Bedazzled

C) Confident

D) Epiphany

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Select the nearest correct meaning of the given word:

DERACINATE

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A) Inculcate

B) Incarnate

C) Pull up

D) Send for

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Slipshod: organization (analogy):

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A) Clever: shroud

B) Cringing: obsequious

C) Prodigal: generosity

D) Phlegmatic : emotion

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Choose the correct spelling:

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A) Cotioned

B) Cautioned

C) Causchuned

D) Coschuned

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Choose the lettered word or phrase that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capital letters:
SUPREMACY

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A) excellency

B) sovereignty

C) inferiority

D) influence

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HONESTY:

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A) clever

B) dishonesty

C) resolution

D) failure

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DISSENSION has the same meaning as:

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A) Discord

B) Analysis

C) Swelling

D) Injury

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