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In each of the following questions four words are given, of which two words are most nearly the same or opposite meaning. Find out the two words which are the most nearly the same or the opposite meaning.
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A. lampoon
B. libel
C. calumny
D. lament
1. A-B
2. B-C
3. A-D
4. A-C
5. C-D
Answer & Explanation
Answer: 2. B-C
Explanation:
B-C are synonyms
libel/calumny – the making of false and defamatory statements about someone in order to damage their reputation; slander.
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A. balk
B. unflinching
C. yawn
D. eschew
1. B-D
2. A-C
3. A-B
4. A-D
5. B-C
Answer & Explanation
Answer: 4. A-D
Explanation:
A-D are synonyms
balk/eschew – to avoid,shun,shy away from, to overlook/miss intentionally
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A. opulent
B. frugal
C. profligate
D. provident
1. B-C
2. A-B
3. B-D
4. C-D
5. A-D
Answer & Explanation
Answer:1. B-C
Explanation:
B-C are antonyms
Frugal – economical, avoiding unnecessary expenditure
Profligate – inclined to waste resources or behave extravagantly
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A. infrangible
B. desperate
C. indestructible
D. viable
1. B-D
2. A-B
3. C-D
4. A-C
5. B-C
Answer & Explanation
Answer: 4. A-C
Explanation:
A-C are synonyms
Infrangible – unbreakable,indestructible, very difficult to break
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A. provident
B. palpable
C. inherent
D. obscure
1. B-C
2. A-C
3. B-D
4. A-B
5. C-D
Answer & Explanation
Answer: 3. B-D
Explanation:
B-D are antonyms
Palpable – visible,noticeable,perceptible,apparent
Obscure – unclear,doubtful,hidden,not well-known
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A. swindle
B. pester
C. cheat
D. wane
1. A-D
2. B-C
3. A-B
4. B-D
5. A-C
Answer & Explanation
Answer: 5. A-C
Explanation:
A-C are synonyms
Swindle – use deception to deprive (someone) of money or possessions., deceive,cheat
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A. dawdle
B. aggrandize
C. belittle
D. cascade
1. A-C
2. B-C
3. C-D
4. A-D
5. A-B
Answer & Explanation
Answer: 2. B-C
Explanation:
B-C are antonyms
Aggrandize – increase the power, status, or wealth of.
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A. unpalatable
B. palatial
C. disagreeable
D. humongous
1. A-C
2. B-C
3. A-D
4. C-D
5. A-B
Answer & Explanation
Answer: 1. A-C
Explanation:
A-C are synonyms
Unpalatable – difficult to put up with or accept or agree to
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A. neutral
B. penchant
C. proclivity
D. affiliation
1. C-D
2. A-B
3. B-D
4. B-C
5. A-C
Answer & Explanation
Answer: 4. B-C
Explanation:
B-C are synonyms
Penchant – a strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something.
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A. substitutable
B. omnipresent
C. fungible
D. vulnerable
1. B-C
2. A-D
3. C-D
4. B-C
5. A-C
Answer & Explanation
Answer: 5. A-C
Explanation:
A-C are synonyms
Fungible – able to be substituted for something of equal value or utility
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