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2017 15 questions

Q162017 · 10 Sept 2017
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Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word/words followed by four options. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word/words and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.
The experts' $\underline{minute}$ examination brought to light some important clues.
1. A.quick
2. B.detailed
3. C.superficial
4. D.prolonged
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Answer: B
Q172017 · 10 Sept 2017
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Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word/words followed by four options. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word/words and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.
The decision of the Union Government to $\underline{repeal}$ the Urban Land Ceiling Act has been welcomed by all.
1. A.suppress
2. B.amend
3. C.cancel
4. D.withhold
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Answer: C
Q182017 · 10 Sept 2017
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Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word/words followed by four options. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word/words and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.
This is his $\underline{maiden}$ appearance on the screen.
1. A.first
2. B.last
3. C.girlish
4. D.shy
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Answer: A
Q192017 · 10 Sept 2017
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Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word/words followed by four options. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word/words and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.
At the end of the marathon everybody was $\underline{exhausted}$ .
1. A.weakened
2. B.honoured
3. C.satisfied
4. D.tired
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Answer: D
Q202017 · 10 Sept 2017
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Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word/words followed by four options. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word/words and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.
He gave me a $\underline{counterfeit}$ coin.
1. A.rare
2. B.fake
3. C.unmatured
4. D.inferior
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Answer: B
Q212017 · 23 Apr 2017
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Directions for the following 5 (five) items : In this section, each item consists of a sentence with a word underlined and is followed by four words or groups of words. Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the underlined word and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly.
It is unwise to $\underline{sever}$ diplomatic relations with a neighbouring country over small matters.
1. A.engage
2. B.estrange
3. C.cut off
4. D.twist
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Answer: C
Q222017 · 23 Apr 2017
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Directions for the following 5 (five) items : In this section, each item consists of a sentence with a word underlined and is followed by four words or groups of words. Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the underlined word and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly.
Bad tendencies are to be $\underline{countered}$ by good ones until all that is evil disappears.
1. A.opposed
2. B.balanced
3. C.reduced
4. D.bypassed
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Answer: A
Q232017 · 23 Apr 2017
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Directions for the following 5 (five) items : In this section, each item consists of a sentence with a word underlined and is followed by four words or groups of words. Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the underlined word and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly.
The police fired $\underline{indiscriminately}$ at the crowd, killing many innocent women and children.
1. A.continuously
2. B.without distinguishing
3. C.foolishly
4. D.rapidly
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Answer: B
Q242017 · 23 Apr 2017
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Directions for the following 5 (five) items : In this section, each item consists of a sentence with a word underlined and is followed by four words or groups of words. Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the underlined word and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly.
Businessmen who lack $\underline{acumen}$ cannot be expected to be very successful.
1. A.fairness
2. B.sharpness
3. C.boldness
4. D.righteousness
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Answer: B
Q252017 · 23 Apr 2017
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Directions for the following 5 (five) items : In this section, each item consists of a sentence with a word underlined and is followed by four words or groups of words. Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the underlined word and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly.
His $\underline{candid}$ opinions have won him many friends.
1. A.kind
2. B.courteous
3. C.generous
4. D.frank
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Answer: D

2016 15 questions

Q242016 · 18 Sept 2016
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Directions for the following 5 (five) items : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word or words followed by four words or groups of words. Select the word or groups of words that is most similar in meaning to the underlined word.
\underline{Hospitality} is a virtue for which the natives of the East in general are highly admired.
1. A.Duty of a doctor
2. B.Generosity shown to guests
3. C.Cleanliness in hospitals
4. D.Kindness
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Answer: B
Q252016 · 18 Sept 2016
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Directions for the following 5 (five) items : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word or words followed by four words or groups of words. Select the word or groups of words that is most similar in meaning to the underlined word.
House rent in cities like Mumbai or Delhi has risen to \underline{astronomical} figures beyond the reach of even high-salaried people.
1. A.exorbitant
2. B.commercial
3. C.planetary
4. D.illogical
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Answer: A
Q262016 · 18 Sept 2016
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Directions for the following 5 (five) items : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word or words followed by four words or groups of words. Select the word or groups of words that is most similar in meaning to the underlined word.
\underline{Appropriate} technology holds the key to a nation's development.
1. A.Modern
2. B.Suitable
3. C.Effective
4. D.Growing
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Answer: B
Q272016 · 18 Sept 2016
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Directions for the following 5 (five) items : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word or words followed by four words or groups of words. Select the word or groups of words that is most similar in meaning to the underlined word.
He was \underline{enamoured} of his own golden voice.
1. A.very fond of
2. B.concerned with
3. C.obsessed with
4. D.imbued with
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Answer: A
Q282016 · 18 Sept 2016
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Directions for the following 5 (five) items : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word or words followed by four words or groups of words. Select the word or groups of words that is most similar in meaning to the underlined word.
Some journalists are guilty of indulging in \underline{yellow journalism}.
1. A.misrepresentation
2. B.vulgarization
3. C.sensational reporting
4. D.loud gestures
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Answer: C
Q202016 · 17 Apr 2016
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Directions : Each item in this section consists of an underlined word in given sentences. Each sentence is followed by four words. Select the word which is most similar in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly.
Suddenly there was a bright flash, followed by a $\underline{deafening}$ explosion.
1. A.dangerous
2. B.terrifying
3. C.mild
4. D.very loud
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Answer: D
Q212016 · 17 Apr 2016
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Directions : Each item in this section consists of an underlined word in given sentences. Each sentence is followed by four words. Select the word which is most similar in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly.
He showed $\underline{exemplary}$ courage during the crisis.
1. A.usual
2. B.durable
3. C.commendable
4. D.some
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Answer: C
Q222016 · 17 Apr 2016
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Directions : Each item in this section consists of an underlined word in given sentences. Each sentence is followed by four words. Select the word which is most similar in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly.
When the new teacher entered the classroom, he found the pupils $\underline{restive}$ .
1. A.at rest
2. B.idle
3. C.quiet
4. D.impatient
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Answer: D
Q232016 · 17 Apr 2016
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Directions : Each item in this section consists of an underlined word in given sentences. Each sentence is followed by four words. Select the word which is most similar in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly.
There is no $\underline{dearth}$ of talent in this country.
1. A.scarcity
2. B.availability
3. C.plenty
4. D.absence
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Answer: A
Q242016 · 17 Apr 2016
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Directions : Each item in this section consists of an underlined word in given sentences. Each sentence is followed by four words. Select the word which is most similar in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly.
The servants $\underline{retired}$ to their quarters.
1. A.entered
2. B.went away
3. C.ran away
4. D.mobilised
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Answer: B
Q252016 · 17 Apr 2016
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Directions : Each item in this section consists of an underlined word in given sentences. Each sentence is followed by four words. Select the word which is most similar in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly.
The navy gave $\underline{tactical}$ support to the marines.
1. A.sensitive
2. B.strategic
3. C.immediate
4. D.expert
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Answer: B
Q262016 · 17 Apr 2016
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Directions : Each item in this section consists of an underlined word in given sentences. Each sentence is followed by four words. Select the word which is most similar in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly.
A genius tends to $\underline{deviate}$ from the routine way of thinking.
1. A.dispute
2. B.disagree
3. C.distinguish
4. D.differ
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Answer: D
Q272016 · 17 Apr 2016
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Directions : Each item in this section consists of an underlined word in given sentences. Each sentence is followed by four words. Select the word which is most similar in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly.
He was greatly $\underline{debilitated}$ by an attack of influenza.
1. A.depressed
2. B.weakened
3. C.worried
4. D.defeated
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Answer: B
Q282016 · 17 Apr 2016
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Directions : Each item in this section consists of an underlined word in given sentences. Each sentence is followed by four words. Select the word which is most similar in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly.
His efforts at helping the poor are $\underline{laudable}$ .
1. A.welcome
2. B.sincere
3. C.good
4. D.praiseworthy
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Answer: D
Q292016 · 17 Apr 2016
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Directions : Each item in this section consists of an underlined word in given sentences. Each sentence is followed by four words. Select the word which is most similar in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly.
His conduct brought him $\underline{reproach}$ from all quarters.
1. A.rebuke
2. B.sympathy
3. C.indifference
4. D.remorse
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Answer: A