1. From the options given, choose the word that would best fit the sentence to make it meaningful. The discovery of the new planet can only be described as ________; the astronomers were actually trying to study the comet.
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Serendipitous
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2. Choose the closest meaning of the underlined word in the below mentioned phrase: A magnanimous action
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Generous
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3. Choose the closest meaning of the underlined word in the below mentioned phrase: A confirmed atheist
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Disbeliever in God
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4. Each question below consists of two words that are related to one another in some way. From the possible answers, you must choose the set that denotes a relationship most similar to the relationship expressed in the original set. Fallacious:Truth ::
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Diminutive:bulk
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5. In the sentences given below, choose the correct meaning of word in quotation marks from the options given. Cancer, if widespread, is a stubbornly "recalcitrant" disease.
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Tough to manage or control
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6. Choose the closest meaning of the underlined word in the below mentioned phrase: Repulsive personality
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Hateable
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Choose the closest meaning of the underlined word in the below mentioned phrase: Vacillate continuously
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Waver mentally
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8. Choose the correct answer from the choices given below: Which of the following is NOT a synonym for "greedy"?
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Precocious
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9. Choose the closest meaning of the underlined word in the below mentioned phrase: Agile climber
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Lively
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10. Choose the correct meaning of the given word from the Options given below: Hyperbole
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Wild exaggeration
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11. Choose the closest meaning of the underlined word in the below mentioned phrase: Disheveled appearance
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Simple looking
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12. Choose the closest meaning of the underlined word in the below mentioned phrase: To placate his wife
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Change hostility to friendliness
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13. Choose the correct answer from the choices given below: Which of the following is the opposite of "talkative"?
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Taciturn
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14. From the options given, choose the word that would best fit the sentence to make it meaningful. After a long, _______ career as a civil servant, he was very happy to retire and take up a private position at a small bank
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public
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15. From the options given, choose the word that would best fit the sentence to make it meaningful. Hitler was always surrounded by sycophants who never gave him an honest opinion. Rommel was the only intrepid one who was totally _____ with him.
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Candid
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Choose the closest meaning of the underlined word in the below mentioned phrase: Prevalent disease
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Widespread
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17. Choose the correct answer from the choices given below: Which of the following does NOT mean "sharp or unpleasant"?
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Viscous
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18. Choose the closest meaning of the underlined word in the below mentioned phrase: Audacious attempt
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Bold
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19. Each question below consists of two words that are related to one another in some way. From the possible answers, you must choose the set that denotes a relationship most similar to the relationship expressed in the original set. Surgeon:Skill ::
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Dancer:grace
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20. Choose the correct meaning of the given word from the Options given below: Abate
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To become less in intensity
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21. Choose the closest meaning of the underlined word in the below mentioned phrase: Will supersede the old law
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Take the place of
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22. Each question below consists of two words that are related to one another in some way. From the possible answers, you must choose the set that denotes a relationship most similar to the relationship expressed in the original set. Growl:Anger ::
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Whimper:fear
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23. Choose the correct answer from the choices given below: Which of the following words does NOT mean "friendly"?
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Pugnacious
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24. Each question below consists of two words that are related to one another in some way. From the possible answers, you must choose the set that denotes a relationship most similar to the relationship expressed in the original set. Spinach:Vegetable
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Cider:beverage
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25. Choose the closest meaning of the underlined word in the below mentioned phrase: A loquacious woman
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Talkative
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26. Choose the closest meaning of the underlined word in the below mentioned phrase: An indefatigable worker
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Tireless
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27. Choose the correct meaning of the given word from the options given below: Banal
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Stale from overuse
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28. Choose the closest meaning of the underlined word in the below mentioned phrase: Naive attitude
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Unwise
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29. In the sentences given below, choose the correct meaning of the word in quotation marks from the options given. The committees effort to raise money for social programs was "laudable".
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Deserving of praise
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30. From the options given, choose the word that would best fit the sentence to make it meaningful. The violation of the rule was so _______ that the referee blew the whistle at once.
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Flagrant
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31. In the sentences given below, choose the correct meaning of word in quotation marks from the options given. The greeting card had a syrupy picture and a "maudlin" verse.
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Overly sentimental
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32. In the sentences given below, choose the correct meaning of word in quotation marks from the options given. The waiter gave an "obsequious" bow before taking order from the table.
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Servile
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33. Choose the closest meaning of the underlined word in the below mentioned phrase: A real gourmet
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Specialist in tasty foods
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34. Choose the closest meaning of the underlined word in the below mentioned phrase : Lenient parent
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Not strict
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35. Choose the correct meaning of the given word from the Options given below: Cathartic
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Something that cleans or purges
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36. From the options given, choose the word that would best fit the sentence to make it meaningful. The police had to resort to this extreme measure to calm the crowd which was very _______.
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Agitated
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37. Choose the correct meaning of the given word from the options given below: Diffident
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Lacking self-confidence
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38. Choose the closest meaning of the underlined word in the below mentioned phrase : Living in affluence
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Wealth
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39. Choose the correct answer from the choices given below: Which of the following means "too little"?
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Paucity
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40. Choose the correct answer from the choices given below: Which of the following is NOT a synonym of "lazy"?
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Succinct
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41. Choose the correct answer from the choices given below: Which of the following is a synonym of "unfriendly"?
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Truculent
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Choose the correct answer from the choices given below: Which of the following is a synonym for "penitent"?
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Contrite
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43. Choose the correct meaning of the given word from the Options given below: Jocular
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Cheerful
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44. In the sentences given below, choose the correct meaning of word in quotation marks from the options given. The speech was met with "vociferous" support from the crowd.
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Clamorous
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45. From the options given, choose the word that would best fit the sentence to make it meaningful. The design of the building was rejected because of the _______ proportions, which the designer considered artistic
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Skewed
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46. Choose the closest meaning of the underlined word in the below mentioned phrase : Ominous report
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Threatening
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47. Each question below consists of two words that are related to one another in some way. From the possible answers, you must choose the set that denotes a relationship most similar to the relationship expressed in the original set. Food:Edible ::
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Water:potable
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48. Choose the closest meaning of the underlined word in the below mentioned phrase : Questionable paternity
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Fatherhood
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49. Each question below consists of two words that are related to one another in some way. From the possible answers, you must choose the set that denotes a relationship most similar to the relationship expressed in the original set. Chauffeur:Car ::
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Captain:ship
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50. Each question below consists of two words that are related to one another in some way. From the possible answers, you must choose the set that denotes a relationship most similar to the relationship expressed in the original set. Furnace:Warmth ::
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Wall:enclosure
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51. Choose the correct meaning of the given word from the Options given below: Germane
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Fitting or appropriate
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52. Choose the closest meaning of the underlined word in the below mentioned phrase : An anonymous donor
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Whose identity is not known
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53. In the sentences given below, choose the correct meaning of word in quotation marks from the options given. "Munificent" contributions from corporate houses made it possible for us to host the show.
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Generous
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54. Which word or phrase is nearest in meaning to the word mentioned below:
Dunce A person who is
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dull-witted
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55. From the options given, choose the word that would best fit the sentence to make it meaningful. Kate could not pursue the career of a nurse because she was so _______ that she could not bear the sight of blood.
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Squeamish
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56. Choose the correct meaning of the given word from the Options given below: Eclectic
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Selecting from various sources
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57. Choose the correct answer from the choices given below: Which of the following words means "to calm"?
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All of the above
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58. Choose the closest meaning of the underlined word in the below mentioned phrase : Better in retrospect
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Back view
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59. Choose the correct answer from the choices given below: Which of the following words means the same as "sad"?
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Doleful
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60. Choose the closest meaning of the underlined word in the below mentioned phrase : A clandestine meeting
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Hidden
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61. Choose the closest meaning of the underlined word in the below mentioned phrase: Incredible story
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Unbelievable
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62. From the options given, choose the word that would best fit the sentence to make it meaningful. While the artist values beauty, it is ultimately the _______ who feels that function dictates form.
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Pragmatist
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63. In the sentences given below, choose the correct meaning of word in quotation marks from the options given. Watching a well-trained dog at work, I had to admire his "pertinacity" as he repeatedly located the balls thrown at him.
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Persistence
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64. Each question below consists of two words that are related to one another in some way. From the possible answers, you must choose the set that denotes a relationship most similar to the relationship expressed in the original set. Warm:Scorching ::
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Hungry:famished
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65. Choose the closest meaning of the underlined word in the below mentioned phrase : An ocular difficulty
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Pertaining to the eye
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66. Choose the correct meaning of the given word from the Options given below: Impalpable
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Not able to be felt
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67. From the options given, choose the word that would best fit the sentence to make it meaningful. The tribals revolted because of the _______ decision made by the chieftain
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Arbitrary
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68. From the options given, choose the word that would best fit the sentence to make it meaningful. Although there has been considerable _______ in the press about the damage caused by the earthquake, no one is absolutely sure about the extent of the damage.
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Speculation
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69. In the sentences given below, choose the correct meaning of word in quotation marks from the options given. Speakers who mouth "platitudes" will not be invited to speak again.
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Stale comments lacking originality
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