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2018 15 questions

Q262018 · 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 opposite in meaning to the underlined word/words and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.
Due to the postal strike, the $\underline{outgoing}$ mail got delayed.
1. A.urgent
2. B.incoming
3. C.ordinary
4. D.speedy
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Answer: B
Q272018 · 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 opposite in meaning to the underlined word/words and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.
He had a $\underline{fine}$ ear for music.
1. A.small
2. B.close
3. C.coarse
4. D.smooth
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Answer: C
Q282018 · 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 opposite in meaning to the underlined word/words and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.
There is no $\underline{likeness}$ between him and his brother.
1. A.unlikeliness
2. B.unlikelihood
3. C.dissimilarity
4. D.disaffinity
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Answer: C
Q292018 · 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 opposite in meaning to the underlined word/words and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.
Cultural $\underline{diversity}$ in the working place is good for business.
1. A.uniformity
2. B.conformity
3. C.identity
4. D.similarity
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Answer: A
Q302018 · 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 opposite in meaning to the underlined word/words and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.
The company was $\underline{liquidated}$ within five years.
1. A.bankrupt
2. B.closed down
3. C.flourishing
4. D.privatised
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Answer: C

2017 15 questions

Q212017 · 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 opposite in meaning to the underlined word/words and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.
My mother has been working hard for the last two weeks and she feels $\underline{run down}$ .
1. A.morbid
2. B.energetic
3. C.exhausted
4. D.emotional
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Answer: B
Q222017 · 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 opposite in meaning to the underlined word/words and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.
The President condemned the act of $\underline{violence}$ during the celebration of the festival.
1. A.reason
2. B.instigation
3. C.restraint
4. D.sobriety
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Answer: C
Q232017 · 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 opposite in meaning to the underlined word/words and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.
The students made a $\underline{generous}$ contribution to the flood relief fund.
1. A.niggard
2. B.selfish
3. C.spendthrift
4. D.indecent
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Answer: A
Q242017 · 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 opposite in meaning to the underlined word/words and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.
He was just $\underline{idle}$ by temperament.
1. A.employed
2. B.occupied
3. C.industrious
4. D.happy
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Answer: C
Q252017 · 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 opposite in meaning to the underlined word/words and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.
Most of the decisions taken by the officer were $\underline{unjust}$ .
1. A.serious
2. B.lenient
3. C.correct
4. D.imbecile
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Answer: C
Q262017 · 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 opposite in meaning to the underlined word/words and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.
He is a loving father and takes great $\underline{delight}$ in his children.
1. A.revolt
2. B.dissatisfaction
3. C.enjoyment
4. D.disgust
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Answer: D
Q272017 · 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 opposite in meaning to the underlined word/words and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.
He was quite $\underline{concerned}$ about his son's career.
1. A.unrelated
2. B.indifferent
3. C.dispassionate
4. D.carefree
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Answer: B
Q282017 · 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 opposite in meaning to the underlined word/words and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.
They are $\underline{confident}$ of success.
1. A.imprudent
2. B.impatient
3. C.diffident
4. D.reluctant
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Answer: C
Q292017 · 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 opposite in meaning to the underlined word/words and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.
We $\underline{carried on}$ the search for the missing person.
1. A.delayed
2. B.reconsidered
3. C.broke up
4. D.called off
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Answer: D
Q302017 · 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 opposite in meaning to the underlined word/words and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.
This T.V. has many $\underline{indigenous}$ components.
1. A.Indian
2. B.foreign
3. C.unnatural
4. D.genuine
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Answer: B
Q262017 · 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. Select the word that is most opposite in meaning to the underlined word and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly.
My first lecture in the classroom was a $\underline{fiasco}$ .
1. A.success
2. B.joy
3. C.fun
4. D.disaster
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Answer: A
Q272017 · 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. Select the word that is most opposite in meaning to the underlined word and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly.
It was indeed $\underline{arduous}$ to cross streets in New York.
1. A.pleasant
2. B.effortless
3. C.interesting
4. D.risky
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Answer: B
Q282017 · 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. Select the word that is most opposite in meaning to the underlined word and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly.
Unlike his brother, he is $\underline{affable}$ .
1. A.reserved
2. B.gullible
3. C.irritable
4. D.lovable
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Answer: A
Q292017 · 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. Select the word that is most opposite in meaning to the underlined word and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly.
The birth of his child decidedly proved to be an $\underline{auspicious}$ event in his life.
1. A.precious
2. B.ominous
3. C.useless
4. D.unforgettable
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Answer: B
Q302017 · 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. Select the word that is most opposite in meaning to the underlined word and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly.
The witness $\underline{corroborated}$ word for word the statement of the victim.
1. A.accepted
2. B.confirmed
3. C.denied
4. D.repeated
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Answer: C

2016 6 questions

Q292016 · 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 group of words that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
The culprit was \underline{sentenced} by the Court.
1. A.acquitted
2. B.punished
3. C.relieved
4. D.pardoned
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Answer: A
Q302016 · 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 group of words that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
\underline{Thrifty} as he is, he can well afford to live within his means.
1. A.careless
2. B.instinctive
3. C.sentimental
4. D.extravagant
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Answer: D
Q312016 · 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 group of words that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
Do not give him a responsible job, he is \underline{immature}.
1. A.thoughtful
2. B.cautious
3. C.calculating
4. D.seasoned
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Answer: D
Q322016 · 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 group of words that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
I was prepared \underline{to show my hand} provided he agreed to do the same.
1. A.to yield
2. B.to shake hands
3. C.to conceal my plan
4. D.to lose my ground
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Answer: C
Q332016 · 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 group of words that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
Akbar the great was a \underline{sagacious} ruler.
1. A.haughty
2. B.cunning
3. C.rude
4. D.unwise
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Answer: D