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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.

Defile

A) Pollute B) Abuse
C) Shame D) Honour
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Honour

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word

Empirical

A)

Practical

B)

Unproved

C)

Hypothetical

D)

Theoretical

 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A)

Practical



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In the question below, there is a word given in bold which is followed by five options. In each of the options, a pair of words is given which is either the pair of synonyms or antonyms or synonym & antonym of the word given in bold. Choose that pair as your answer.

Recalcitrant

A) Peculiar, Convivial B) Amenable, Docile
C) Taciturn, Withering D) Voluble, Turgid
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Amenable, Docile

Explanation:

The meanings of the given words are as follows:
Recalcitrant: having an obstinately uncooperative attitude towards authority or discipline
Peculiar: different to what is normal or
expected; strange Convivial: (of an atmosphere or event) friendly, lively, and enjoyable
Amenable: open and responsive to suggestion; easily persuaded or controlled
Docile: ready to accept control or instruction; submissive
Taciturn: (of a person) reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little
Withering: intended to make someone feel humiliated; scornful
Voluble: (of a person) talking fluently, readily, or incessantly
Turgid: swollen and distended or congested
Pendulous: hanging down loosely
Jocular: fond of or characterized by joking; humorous or playful
Therefore, it can be observed that option B i.e. ‘amenable, docile’ forms an antonym- antonym pair of ‘recalcitrant’.

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.
The principal said, "Be quiet, girls."

A) The principal called the girls and ordered them to be quiet. B) The principal commanded the girls that they be quiet.
C) The principal urged the girls to be quiet. D) The principal said that the girls should be quiet.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) The principal urged the girls to be quiet.

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The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph.

The introduction of

A-­had ruled from the time man learned to cook food

B-­meant the end of firewood, which

C-­the kerosene stove also

A) CAB B) BCA
C) CBA D) BAC
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) BCA

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Select the antonym of
to flay

A) to scalp B) to peel
C) to excoriate D)  to sheath
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D)  to sheath

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In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.

For keeps

A) Himself B) Away
C) Forever D) Hid
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Forever

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.

Obscene

A) Indecent B) Immoral
C) Decent D) Offensive
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Decent

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