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2018 15 questions

1. 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 $\underline{\text{massive}}$ rise in the population of Europe.

   1. A.enormous
   2. B.erroneous
   3. C.hazardous
   4. D.perilous
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   Answer: A

2. 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 $\underline{\text{convictions}}$ 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

3. 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 $\underline{\text{timid}}$.

   1. A.courageous
   2. B.shy
   3. C.clever
   4. D.dull
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   Answer: B

4. 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 $\underline{\text{stubborn}}$ as a mule.

   1. A.observant
   2. B.obnoxious
   3. C.obstinate
   4. D.corpulent
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   Answer: C

5. 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 $\underline{\text{provocative}}$.

   1. A.exciting desire
   2. B.infuriating
   3. C.pitiable
   4. D.creating frustration
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   Answer: B

6. Q112018 · 22 Apr 2018
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   Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word/words followed by four words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word/words and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

   I do not want you to lead a life of $\underline{\text{sycophancy}}$ 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

7. Q122018 · 22 Apr 2018
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   Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word/words followed by four words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word/words and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

   In India, it has become easy to $\underline{\text{attack}}$ cultural artefacts these days.

   1. A.beckon
   2. B.assault
   3. C.belch
   4. D.appreciate
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   Answer: B

8. Q132018 · 22 Apr 2018
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   Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word/words followed by four words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word/words and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

   A local court $\underline{\text{granted}}$ bail to the criminal on Thursday.

   1. A.confessed
   2. B.donated
   3. C.allowed
   4. D.yielded
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   Answer: C

9. Q142018 · 22 Apr 2018
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   Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word/words followed by four words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word/words and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

   The judge told that he would analyze the evidence and then $\underline{\text{deliver}}$ the verdict.

   1. A.liberate
   2. B.surrender
   3. C.transfer
   4. D.pronounce
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   Answer: D

10. Q152018 · 22 Apr 2018
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    Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word/words followed by four words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word/words and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

    The growth and development of the peasant movement was $\underline{\text{indissolubly}}$ 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

11. Q162018 · 22 Apr 2018
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    Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word/words followed by four words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word/words and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

    Weather conditions have been $\underline{\text{improving}}$ over the past few days.

    1. A.mending
    2. B.amending
    3. C.becoming better
    4. D.advancing
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    Answer: C

12. Q172018 · 22 Apr 2018
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    Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word/words followed by four words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word/words and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

    The confusion on the $\underline{\text{interlocutor’s}}$ face was gratifying.

    1. A.government officer
    2. B.party worker
    3. C.dialogist
    4. D.revolutionary
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    Answer: C

13. Q182018 · 22 Apr 2018
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    Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word/words followed by four words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word/words and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

    He spends his money $\underline{\text{lavishly}}$.

    1. A.hesitatingly
    2. B.generously
    3. C.foolishly
    4. D.carefully
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    Answer: B

14. Q192018 · 22 Apr 2018
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    Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word/words followed by four words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word/words and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

    The government's new policies will come into force from the next $\underline{\text{fiscal}}$ year.

    1. A.calendar
    2. B.academic
    3. C.financial
    4. D.leap
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    Answer: C

15. Q202018 · 22 Apr 2018
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    Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word/words followed by four words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word/words and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

    $\underline{\text{Abundant}}$ 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