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2009 16 questions

1. Q12009 · 30 Aug 2009
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   Directions (For the 8 items which follow) : Each of the following items consists of a word in capital letters, followed by four words or groups of words. Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the word in capital letters.

   PESSIMISTIC

   1. A.Indifferent
   2. B.Ascetic
   3. C.Unsettle
   4. D.Not hopeful
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   Answer: D

2. Q22009 · 30 Aug 2009
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   Directions (For the 8 items which follow) : Each of the following items consists of a word in capital letters, followed by four words or groups of words. Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the word in capital letters.

   ANALOGOUS

   1. A.Unsuitable
   2. B.Uncritical
   3. C.Similar
   4. D.Disproportionate
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   Answer: C

3. Q32009 · 30 Aug 2009
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   Directions (For the 8 items which follow) : Each of the following items consists of a word in capital letters, followed by four words or groups of words. Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the word in capital letters.

   EXAGGERATE

   1. A.Bluff
   2. B.Overstate
   3. C.Explain
   4. D.Underestimate
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   Answer: B

4. Q42009 · 30 Aug 2009
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   Directions (For the 8 items which follow) : Each of the following items consists of a word in capital letters, followed by four words or groups of words. Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the word in capital letters.

   EVIDENT

   1. A.Prominent
   2. B.Seen
   3. C.Observed
   4. D.Quite clear
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   Answer: D

5. Q52009 · 30 Aug 2009
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   Directions (For the 8 items which follow) : Each of the following items consists of a word in capital letters, followed by four words or groups of words. Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the word in capital letters.

   PENALIZE

   1. A.Persecute
   2. B.Punish
   3. C.Torture
   4. D.Ruin
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   Answer: B

6. Q62009 · 30 Aug 2009
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   Directions (For the 8 items which follow) : Each of the following items consists of a word in capital letters, followed by four words or groups of words. Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the word in capital letters.

   REMEDIAL

   1. A.Punitive
   2. B.Stringent
   3. C.Corrective
   4. D.Strict
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   Answer: C

7. Q72009 · 30 Aug 2009
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   Directions (For the 8 items which follow) : Each of the following items consists of a word in capital letters, followed by four words or groups of words. Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the word in capital letters.

   TRIVIAL

   1. A.Unimportant
   2. B.Transparent
   3. C.Important
   4. D.Unexpected
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   Answer: A

8. Q82009 · 30 Aug 2009
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   Directions (For the 8 items which follow) : Each of the following items consists of a word in capital letters, followed by four words or groups of words. Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the word in capital letters.

   INCREDIBLE

   1. A.Hard to believe
   2. B.Considerable
   3. C.Inconsistent
   4. D.Unsatisfactory
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   Answer: A

9. Q12009 · 19 Apr 2009

   Choose the word most similar in meaning to the word in capital letters. ABSURD

   1. A.Senseless
   2. B.Clean
   3. C.Abrupt
   4. D.Candid
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   Answer: A

10. Q22009 · 19 Apr 2009

    Choose the word most similar in meaning to the word in capital letters. PHILANTHROPY

    1. A.Generosity
    2. B.Perversity
    3. C.Perjury
    4. D.Flaunting
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    Answer: A

11. Q32009 · 19 Apr 2009

    Choose the word most similar in meaning to the word in capital letters. INSCRUTABLE

    1. A.Strange
    2. B.Mysterious
    3. C.Marvellous
    4. D.Sublime
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    Answer: B

12. Q42009 · 19 Apr 2009

    Choose the word or group of words most similar in meaning to the words in capital letters. EXACTLY ALIKE

    1. A.United
    2. B.Identical
    3. C.Comparable
    4. D.Regular
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    Answer: B

13. Q52009 · 19 Apr 2009

    Choose the word most similar in meaning to the word in capital letters. MUTUAL

    1. A.Reciprocal
    2. B.Agreed
    3. C.Common
    4. D.Conjugal
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    Answer: A

14. Q62009 · 19 Apr 2009

    Choose the word most similar in meaning to the word in capital letters. IMBECILE

    1. A.Astute
    2. B.Cunning
    3. C.Stupid
    4. D.Ludicrous
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    Answer: C

15. Q72009 · 19 Apr 2009

    Choose the word most similar in meaning to the word in capital letters. WEIRD

    1. A.Beastly
    2. B.Unpleasant
    3. C.Frightening
    4. D.Unnatural
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    Answer: D

16. Q82009 · 19 Apr 2009

    Choose the word most similar in meaning to the word in capital letters. AVARICIOUS

    1. A.Greedy
    2. B.Jealous
    3. C.Angry
    4. D.Wicked
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    Answer: A