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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 or same meaning.
- A. presuppose
B. Postulate
C. privilege
D. astute
1) B – A
2) C – A
3) C – B
4) B – D
5) D – CAnswer – 1)
Explanation: B – A are synonyms
presuppose – suggest or assume the existence, fact, or truth of (something) as a basis for reasoning, discussion, or belief.
Usage – “his theory postulated a rotatory movement for hurricanes” - A. strenuous
B. calculable
C. Myriad
D. quantities
1) B – A
2) C – A
3) C – B
4) B – D
5) D – CAnswer – 5)
Explanation : D – C are synonyms
Myriad – a countless or extremely great number of people or things.(असंख्य)
Usage – “myriads of insects danced around the light above my head” - A. adequate
B. Glut
C. superabundance
D. ambiguous
1) B – A
2) C – A
3) C – B
4) B – D
5) D – CAnswer – 3)
Explanation : C – B are synonyms
Glut – भरमार
Meaning – an excessively abundant supply of something.
Usage – “there is a glut of cars on the market” - A. Usurp
B. unequal
C. dissipate
D. relinquish
1) B – A
2) C – A
3) C – B
4) B – D
5) D – AAnswer – 5)
Explanation : D – A are Antonyms
Usurp – हड़पना
Meaning – take (a position of power or importance) illegally or by force.
Usage – “Richard usurped the throne” - A. obvious
B. mitigate
C. Recondite
D. admonish
1) B – A
2) C – A
3) C – B
4) B – D
5) D – CAnswer – 2)
Explanation : C – A are Antonyms
Recondite – गंभीर
Meaning – (of a subject or knowledge) little known; abstruse.
Usage – “the book is full of recondite information” - A. permanent
B. Immutable
C. difficult
D. visible
1) B – A
2) C – A
3) C – B
4) B – D
5) D – CAnswer – 1)
Explanation : B – A are synonyms
Immutable – अपरिवर्तनशील
Meaning – unchanging over time or unable to be changed
Usage – “an immutable fact” - A. inconsistent
B. Nebulous
C. vague
D. opaque
1) B – A
2) C – A
3) C – B
4) B – D
5) D – CAnswer – 3)
Explanation : C – B are Synonyms
Nebulous -अस्पष्ट
Meaning – (of a concept) vague or ill-defined.
Usage – “nebulous concepts like quality of life” - A. consent
B. detest
C. desolation
D. Melancholy
1) B – A
2) C – A
3) C – B
4) B – D
5) D – CAnswer – 5)
Explanation : D – C are synonyms
Melancholy – उदासी
Meaning – a feeling of pensive sadness, typically with no obvious cause.
Usage – “an air of melancholy surrounded him” - A. inevitable
B. Inebriated
C. restrained
D. shield
1) B – A
2) C – A
3) C – B
4) B – D
5) D – CAnswer – 3)
Explanation : C – B are Antonyms
Inebriated – मदोन्मत्त
Meaning – make (someone) drunk; intoxicate.
Usage – “I got mildly inebriated” - A. Mercurial
B. capricious
C. tragedy
D. invincible
1) B – A
2) C – A
3) C – B
4) B – D
5) D – CAnswer – 1)
Explanation : B – A are synonyms
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