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- Question 1 of 25
1. Question
Directions: Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the following word.
EnsconceHint
The word ‘Ensconce’ means ‘to settle securely or snugly’ which is nearest in meaning to ‘settle comfortably’ which is option (d), therefore, (d) is the correct answer. The other three words have following meanings: To surround – encompass; To promote – to help or encourage; To honour – to pay respect.
- Question 2 of 25
2. Question
Directions: Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the following word.
IngratiateHint
The word ‘ Ingratiate’ means ‘ to establish in the favour or good graces of others especially by deliberate efforts, which is nearest in meaning to ‘place oneself in a favourable position’ which is option (c), therefore, (c) is the correct answer.
- Question 3 of 25
3. Question
Directions: Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the following word.
AuguryHint
The word ‘Augury’ means ‘an Omen taken or indication’ which is nearest in meaning to ‘Omen’ which is option (d), therefore, (d) is the correct answer. The other 3 answer choices have following meanings: Dispute – to engage in argument; Altar – a platform, at which religious rites are performed; Place of refuge – a place of shelter.
- Question 4 of 25
4. Question
Directions: Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the following word.
TransgressHint
The word ‘transgress’ means ‘to violate a law ‘ which is nearest in meaning to ‘ go beyond the limit’ which is option (b), therefore, (b) is the correct answer.
- Question 5 of 25
5. Question
Directions: Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the following word.
TenuousHint
The word ‘Tenuous’ means thin or slender in form which is nearest in meaning to ‘slender’ which is option (c), therefore, (c) is the correct answer. The other three words have followings meanings: Contentious – quarrelsome; Dark – little as no light; Malfunctioning – to fail to function.
- Question 6 of 25
6. Question
Directions: Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the following word.
MUSTYHint
The word ‘musty’ means ‘out dated; obsolete, antiquated’ which is nearest in meaning to ‘obsolete’ which is option (d), therefore, (d) is the correct answer. The other 3 words have following meanings : Tiring – boring; Swanky – stylish; smart ; Degraded – abandoned.
- Question 7 of 25
7. Question
Directions: Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the following word.
PERSNICKETYHint
The word ‘Persnickety’ means ‘fussy ; characterized by excessive precision and attention to trivial details’ which is nearest is meaning to ‘fussy’ which is option (c), therefore, (c) is the correct answer.
- Question 8 of 25
8. Question
Directions: Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the following word.
ROSETTEHint
The word ‘Rosette’ means ‘a rose – shaped arrangement of ribbon or other material, used as an ornament or badge’ which is nearest in meaning to ‘badge’ which is option (a), therefore, (a) is the correct answer.
- Question 9 of 25
9. Question
Directions: Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the following word.
ORNATEHint
The word ‘ornate’ means ‘Elaborately, heavily or often excessively ornamented’ which is nearest in meaning to ‘richly decorated which is option (c), therefore, (c) is the correct answer. The other 3 words have following meaning : Dimension – range; Ancient – old; Vigour – active strength or force.
- Question 10 of 25
10. Question
Directions: Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the following word.
DIAPHANOUSHint
The word ‘Diaphanous’ means almost ‘completely transparent or translucent’ which is nearest in meaning to almost transparent’ which is option (b), therefore, (b) is the correct answer.
- Question 11 of 25
11. Question
Directions: Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the following word.
COME-UPPANCEHint
The word ‘Come-uppance’ means ‘A punishment or retribution that one deserves; which is nearest in meaning to ‘retribution’ which is option (a), therefore, (a) is the correct answer. The other 3 words have following meanings : Lenience – the act of being linient; Leisure – unhurried ease; Competitive nature – hardworking.
- Question 12 of 25
12. Question
Directions: Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the following word.
UNSCATHEDHint
The word ‘unscathed’ means unharmed; uninjured which is nearest in meaning to ‘unharmed’ which is option (d), therefore, (d) is the correct answer ; The other 3 words have following meanings : Unstinting : very generous; Unsociable : not social, withdrawn; Unspeakable – that which may not be spoken.
- Question 13 of 25
13. Question
Directions: Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the following word.
EPAULETTEHint
The word ‘Epaulets’ means an ornamental shoulder piece worn on uniforms’ which is nearest is meaning to ‘shoulder ornament’ which is option (b), therefore, (b) is the correct answer. The other 3 words have following meanings : Ammunition – weapons used in any conflict; Equipment – anything kept for a specific purpose; Cockpit – a place where a contest is fought.
- Question 14 of 25
14. Question
Directions: Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the following word.
EXPIATIONHint
The word ‘Expiation’ means ‘the means by which atonement or reparation is made’ which is nearest in meaning to Atonement.
- Question 15 of 25
15. Question
Directions: Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the following word.
DebonairHint
The word ‘Debonair’ means ‘courteous gracious, and having a sophisticated charm’ which is nearest in meaning to elegant’ which is option (c), therefore, (c) is the correct answer. The other 3 words have following meanings : Candid – frank, outspoken; Thrifty – prosperous; frugal; Bed-ridden – In bid for a long period because of age on sickness
- Question 16 of 25
16. Question
Directions: Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the following word.
Ferret outHint
The word ‘ ferret’ means to ‘search about’ which is nearest in meaning to ‘search’ which is option (a), therefore, (a) is the correct answer.
- Question 17 of 25
17. Question
Directions: Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the following word.
UsurpHint
The word ‘usurp’ means ‘to seize and hold by force or without legal right’ which is nearest in meaning to ‘seize power or position illegally’, which is option (c), therefore, (c) is the correct answer.
- Question 18 of 25
18. Question
Directions: Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the following word.
MercurialHint
The word ‘mercurial’ means ‘changeable or volatile’ which is nearest in meaning ‘to quick – changing’ which is option (d), therefore, (d) is the correct answer. The other three words have following meanings: Mechanical – operated by machinery; Heavy – of great weight; Clownish – a comic performer.
- Question 19 of 25
19. Question
Directions: Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the following word.
AlleviateHint
The word ‘Alleviate’ means ‘to diminish or lessen ‘ which is nearest in meaning to ‘lessen’ which is option (b), therefore, (b) is the correct answer. The other three words have following meanings: To release – to free from confinement; To deprive – to remove from the possession; To deceive – delude, to be unfaithful to.
- Question 20 of 25
20. Question
Directions: Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the following word.
InnuendoHint
Innuendo means ‘a false or baseless, usually derogatory story, report or rumor’. Some other synonyms of this words are : Allusion, Overtone, Whisper, Hint, Imputation, Allusion.
- Question 21 of 25
21. Question
Directions: Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the following word.
CanardHint
Canard means ‘a false report or piece of news’. Some more synonyms : Fib, Hoax, Swindle, Lie, Rumour, Spoof.
- Question 22 of 25
22. Question
Directions: Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the following word.
BamboozleHint
Bamboozle means ‘to fool, cheat, deception’. Some other synonyms are: Dupe, Confound, Baffle, Stump, Puzzle, Perplex.
- Question 23 of 25
23. Question
Directions: Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the following word.
MoroseHint
Morose means ‘depressed and pessimistic’. Some more synonyms are : Cantankerous, gloomy, in a bad mood, mournful, moody, splenetic.
- Question 24 of 25
24. Question
Directions: Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the following word.
NimbleHint
Nimble means ‘dexterous, smart, quick to understand, agile and active’. Some more synonyms are : lively, Proficient, Bright, Alert, Adept, Vigilant.
- Question 25 of 25
25. Question
Directions: Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the following word.
VauntHint
Vaunt means ‘to speak boastfully or to taek with excessive pride.
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