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2019 20 questions

1. Q62019 · 17 Nov 2019
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   Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four options. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

   He is always $\underline{\text{anxious}}$.

   1. A.worried
   2. B.dispassionate
   3. C.sluggish
   4. D.torpid
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   Answer: A

2. Q72019 · 17 Nov 2019
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   Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four options. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

   The poems of Kabir are $\underline{\text{ecstatic}}$ in nature.

   1. A.efficacious
   2. B.eerie
   3. C.rapturous
   4. D.reverential
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   Answer: C

3. Q82019 · 17 Nov 2019
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   Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four options. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

   Ravi loves $\underline{\text{seclusion}}$. Therefore, he lives in the mountains.

   1. A.nature
   2. B.scripture
   3. C.seafaring
   4. D.solitariness
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   Answer: D

4. Q92019 · 17 Nov 2019
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   Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four options. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

   Hitler was a $\underline{\text{despot}}$.

   1. A.conservative
   2. B.dictator
   3. C.passionate
   4. D.monstrous
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   Answer: B

5. Q102019 · 17 Nov 2019
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   Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four options. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

   The imagery used in the poem is $\underline{\text{vivid}}$.

   1. A.lively
   2. B.inert
   3. C.ebullient
   4. D.caustic
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   Answer: A

6. Q112019 · 17 Nov 2019
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   Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four options. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

   A human being is always $\underline{\text{vulnerable}}$ to other human beings.

   1. A.resilient
   2. B.elastic
   3. C.defenceless
   4. D.crude
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   Answer: C

7. Q122019 · 17 Nov 2019
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   Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four options. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

   His language is political and $\underline{\text{vitriolic}}$.

   1. A.imaginative
   2. B.sprightly
   3. C.vivacious
   4. D.abusive
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   Answer: D

8. Q132019 · 17 Nov 2019
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   Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four options. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

   The Managing Director of the company declared that he is $\underline{\text{broke}}$ and there is a need to seek support from the government.

   1. A.bankrupt
   2. B.rich
   3. C.making profit
   4. D.having liabilities
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   Answer: A

9. Q142019 · 17 Nov 2019
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   Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four options. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

   He loves doing $\underline{\text{nasty}}$ things.

   1. A.nice
   2. B.fastidious
   3. C.foul
   4. D.finicky
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   Answer: C

10. Q152019 · 17 Nov 2019
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    Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four options. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

    He could not $\underline{\text{muster}}$ courage to speak the truth before his friend.

    1. A.injure
    2. B.spoil
    3. C.gather
    4. D.maim
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    Answer: C

11. Q82019 · 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.

    Some people complain when they encounter a small misfortune in the course of their thoroughly happy life.

    1. A.run into
    2. B.run away
    3. C.run down
    4. D.run with
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    Answer: A

12. Q92019 · 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.

    This world is full of miseries.

    1. A.indifferent love
    2. B.perfect happiness
    3. C.great suffering
    4. D.moderate sympathies
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    Answer: C

13. Q102019 · 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.

    A glance at a beautiful object gives us delight.

    1. A.wisdom
    2. B.happiness
    3. C.purity
    4. D.peace
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    Answer: B

14. Q112019 · 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.

    It is terrible for people to die of starvation.

    1. A.starch
    2. B.staple
    3. C.plenty
    4. D.hunger
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    Answer: D

15. Q122019 · 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.

    The university has constituted a grievance redressal committee to look into the matter.

    1. A.depression
    2. B.complaint
    3. C.abrasion
    4. D.gratefulness
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    Answer: B

16. 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

17. Q142019 · 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.

    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

18. Q152019 · 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.

    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

19. Q162019 · 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.

    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

20. Q172019 · 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.

    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