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- Question 1 of 20
1. Question
Directions: Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the following word.
He is good looking but INSIPID young man:Hint
‘Insipid’ means “not interesting or exciting” i.e., lacking in sprite.
- Question 2 of 20
2. Question
Directions: Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the following word.
He had INSIDIOUSLY wormed his way into her affections.Hint
‘Insidious’ means “spreading gradually or without being noticed, but causing serious harm” i.e., is a secret manner.
- Question 3 of 20
3. Question
Directions: Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the following word.
His boss’s criticism left him feeling rather ABASHED.Hint
‘Abashed’ means “embarrassed and ashamed because of something that you have done” i.e., embarrassed.
- Question 4 of 20
4. Question
Directions: Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the following word.
The INEXORABLE demands of the workers brought the company to a closure.Hint
‘Inexorable’ means “that cannot be stopped or changed” i.e., relentless.
- Question 5 of 20
5. Question
Directions: Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the following word.
The ACERBIC remarks of the manager were unwarranted.Hint
‘Acerbit’ means “critical in a direct and rather cruel way” i.e., bitter.
- Question 6 of 20
6. Question
Directions: Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the following word.
We must prevent the PROLIFERATION of nuclear weapons.Hint
‘Proliferation’ means ‘the sudden increase in the number or amount of something’ i.e., increase.
- Question 7 of 20
7. Question
Directions: Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the following word.
The debate has INSTIGATED a full official enquiry into the incidence.Hint
‘Instigate’ means ‘to make something start or happen, usually something officical ’ i.e., incited.
- Question 8 of 20
8. Question
Directions: Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the following word.
The workers were full of APPLAUSE for the new policy of the management.Hint
‘Applause’ means ‘the noise made by a group of people clapping their hands and sometime shouting to show their approval or enjoyment’ i.e., approval.
- Question 9 of 20
9. Question
Directions: Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the following word.
Her OSTENSIBLE calm masked a deep-seated fear.Hint
‘Ostensible’ means ‘seeming or stated to be real or true, when this is perhaps not the case’ i.e., apparent.
- Question 10 of 20
10. Question
Directions: Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the following word.
Sonu is an INVETERATE liar.Hint
‘Inveterate’ means ‘always doing something or enjoying something, and unlikely to stop’.
- Question 11 of 20
11. Question
Directions: Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the following word.
He was not at all ABASHED by her open admiration.Hint
The word ‘abashed’ means ‘ashamed or embarrassed; disconcerted’ which is nearest in meaning to ‘embarrassed’ which means ‘to/make someone feel uneasy’ which is option (c), therefore, (c) is the correct answer. The other three words have following meanings: Delighted – highly pleased; Piqued – to wounded; Livid – enraged
- Question 12 of 20
12. Question
Directions: Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the following word.
Rahul was amazed at how AFFABLE his new employer was.Hint
The word affable means ‘showing warmth and friendliness; which is nearest in meaning to ‘polite’ which is option (b), therefore, (b) is the correct answer. The other three words have following meaning: Demanding – calling for intensive attention; Repulsive – causing aversion; Quality – conscious-organised
- Question 13 of 20
13. Question
Directions: Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the following word.
Since our plans are AMORPHOUS we shall send you the detailed programme at a later date.Hint
The word ‘amorphous’ means ‘lacking definite form of shape’ which is nearest in meaning to formless which is option (d), therefore (d), is the correct answer. The other three words have following meaning: Impractical – not practical or useful; Prohibitive – sufficient to prevent the use of something; Inimical – unfriendly.
- Question 14 of 20
14. Question
Directions: Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the following word.
Preeti’s ARDUOUS efforts had sapped her energy.Hint
The word ‘arduous’ means ‘demanding great effort or labour, which is nearest in meaning to strenuous’ which means labourious, vigorous, which is option (b), therefore (b), is the correct answer. The other three words have following meanings: Over-ambitions – ambitious to excessive degree; Sterile – barren; Apocryphal – of doubtful authorship.
- Question 15 of 20
15. Question
Directions: Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the following word.
The manager’s ARTICULATE presentation of the advertising campaign impressed his employers.Hint
The word ‘articulate’ means ‘expressed, formulated or presented with clarity; which is nearest in meaning to ‘well-prepared’ which is option (a), therefore (a), is the correct answer. The other three words have following meaning: Effective – adequate to accomplish a purpose; Superficial – internal or outward; Banal – commonplace’ tired or petty.
- Question 16 of 20
16. Question
Directions: Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the following word.
I do not wish to be BEHOLDEN to anyone in this office.Hint
The word ‘beholden means obligated’, indebted; bound; liable, which is nearest in meaning to ‘obligated’ which means to commit or bound, which is option (c), therefore, (c) is the correct answer. The other three words have following meaning: Dependent – contingent on another; Opposed – hinder, obstruct; Sycophant – self-seeking; servile flatter.
- Question 17 of 20
17. Question
Directions: Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the following word.
PROCRASTINATEHint
The word ‘Procrastinate’ means ‘delay; to put off till another day or time; which is nearest in meaning to ‘postpone’ which is option (d), therefore, (d) is the correct answer. The other three words have following meanings: Intimidate – fill with fear; Humiliate – to cause a painful loss of pride; Predict – to foretell the future.
- Question 18 of 20
18. Question
Directions: Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the following word.
AbominableHint
The word ‘abominable’ means ‘repugnantly hateful; detestable ; loathsome, which is nearest in meaning to ‘detestable’ which means’ hateful; deserving to the detested’ which is option (b), therefore, (b) is the correct answer. The other three words have following meanings: Original – new; fresh; Preferable – more desirable; Complimentary – given free as a gift or courtesy.
- Question 19 of 20
19. Question
Directions: Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the following word.
RECINEDHint
The word ‘Rescind’ means ‘to nullify; retract or with draw’, which is nearest in meaning to ‘cancel which is option (a), therefore, (a) is the correct answer.
- Question 20 of 20
20. Question
Directions: Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the following word.
COLLATERALHint
The word ‘Collateral’ means ‘security pledged for the payment of a loan’ which is nearest in meaning to ‘guarantee’ which is option (c), therefore, (c) is the correct answer. The other three words have following meanings: Pathetic – causing or evoking pity; Tension – annoying, wearisome; Magnanimous – high-winded, noble.