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2019 20 questions

Q132019 · 21 Apr 2019
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Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words or group of words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word/words and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.
Rakesh delivered a slanderous speech.
1. A.abusive
2. B.praiseworthy
3. C.moderate
4. D.inspiring
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Answer: A
Q142019 · 21 Apr 2019
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Suddenly, the sky was darkened by a gigantic bird.
1. A.winged
2. B.small
3. C.tiny
4. D.enormous
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Answer: D
Q152019 · 21 Apr 2019
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To abolish poverty would be to destroy the soil upon which mankind produces the virtues conducive to higher civilization
1. A.detest
2. B.eradicate
3. C.nurture
4. D.assimilate
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Answer: B
Q162019 · 21 Apr 2019
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The Arabs who are not in the cities live in the desert throughout the year, shifting from one oasis to another.
1. A.sandbank
2. B.mound
3. C.dune
4. D.spring
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Answer: D
Q172019 · 21 Apr 2019
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The various facets of life can be found reflected in a large city.
1. A.several
2. B.similar
3. C.valuable
4. D.singular
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Answer: A

2018 15 questions

Q112018 · 9 Sept 2018
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Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words or groups of words. Select the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.
The Industrial Revolution saw a $\underline{massive}$ rise in the population of Europe.
1. A.enormous
2. B.erroneous
3. C.hazardous
4. D.perilous
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Answer: A
Q122018 · 9 Sept 2018
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Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words or groups of words. Select the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.
I had some deepest $\underline{convictions}$ reflected in my work.
1. A.ideas and opinions
2. B.firm beliefs
3. C.prejudices
4. D.biases
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Answer: B
Q132018 · 9 Sept 2018
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Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words or groups of words. Select the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.
This boy is very $\underline{timid}$ .
1. A.courageous
2. B.shy
3. C.clever
4. D.dull
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Answer: B
Q142018 · 9 Sept 2018
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Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words or groups of words. Select the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.
My friend is as $\underline{stubborn}$ as a mule.
1. A.observant
2. B.obnoxious
3. C.obstinate
4. D.corpulent
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Answer: C
Q152018 · 9 Sept 2018
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Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words or groups of words. Select the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.
His behaviour was deliberately $\underline{provocative}$ .
1. A.exciting desire
2. B.infuriating
3. C.pitiable
4. D.creating frustration
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Answer: B
Q112018 · 22 Apr 2018
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I do not want you to lead a life of $\underline{sycophancy}$ as you did during the foreign rule.
1. A.admiration
2. B.love
3. C.appreciation
4. D.flattery
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Answer: D
Q122018 · 22 Apr 2018
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In India, it has become easy to $\underline{attack}$ cultural artefacts these days.
1. A.beckon
2. B.assault
3. C.belch
4. D.appreciate
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Answer: B
Q132018 · 22 Apr 2018
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A local court $\underline{granted}$ bail to the criminal on Thursday.
1. A.confessed
2. B.donated
3. C.allowed
4. D.yielded
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Answer: C
Q142018 · 22 Apr 2018
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The judge told that he would analyze the evidence and then $\underline{deliver}$ the verdict.
1. A.liberate
2. B.surrender
3. C.transfer
4. D.pronounce
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Answer: D
Q152018 · 22 Apr 2018
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The growth and development of the peasant movement was $\underline{indissolubly}$ linked with the national struggle for freedom.
1. A.firmly
2. B.vaguely
3. C.individually
4. D.steadily
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Answer: A
Q162018 · 22 Apr 2018
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Weather conditions have been $\underline{improving}$ over the past few days.
1. A.mending
2. B.amending
3. C.becoming better
4. D.advancing
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Answer: C
Q172018 · 22 Apr 2018
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The confusion on the $\underline{interlocutor’s}$ face was gratifying.
1. A.government officer
2. B.party worker
3. C.dialogist
4. D.revolutionary
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Answer: C
Q182018 · 22 Apr 2018
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He spends his money $\underline{lavishly}$ .
1. A.hesitatingly
2. B.generously
3. C.foolishly
4. D.carefully
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Answer: B
Q192018 · 22 Apr 2018
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The government's new policies will come into force from the next $\underline{fiscal}$ year.
1. A.calendar
2. B.academic
3. C.financial
4. D.leap
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Answer: C
Q202018 · 22 Apr 2018
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$\underline{Abundant}$ food was available for the soldiers in the mess.
1. A.little
2. B.plentiful
3. C.delicious
4. D.wholesome
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Answer: B

2017 15 questions

Q112017 · 10 Sept 2017
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The discussion was $\underline{wound up}$ after a long and fruitful exchange of views.
1. A.postponed
2. B.cut short
3. C.interrupted
4. D.concluded
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Answer: D
Q122017 · 10 Sept 2017
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He was fully $\underline{alive to}$ the need for making adjustments.
1. A.concerned about
2. B.worried about
3. C.aware of
4. D.indifferent about
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Answer: C
Q132017 · 10 Sept 2017
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The police officer tried to $\underline{intimidate}$ the witness but in vain.
1. A.inform
2. B.reward
3. C.frighten
4. D.persuade
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Answer: C
Q142017 · 10 Sept 2017
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We must adopt $\underline{drastic}$ measures to control population growth.
1. A.simple
2. B.dramatic
3. C.realistic
4. D.severe
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Answer: D
Q152017 · 10 Sept 2017
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He is extremely $\underline{meticulous}$ in his approach.
1. A.simple
2. B.careful
3. C.fair
4. D.reasonable
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Answer: B