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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given.
Exorbitant

A) Clear B) Dull
C) High D) Rare
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) High

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In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the fouralternatives.

If we can permit ourselves to _______________ movement fully, we permit ourselves to perceive, think ________ reflect. We allow ourselves the privilege of reimagining dance,music, and the way you and I talk, or think, or love. We move _____________ an incredible space of __________, primarily in thought, but perhaps more restrictively in defining____________, or maybe even doing away with it.

We move _____________ an incredible

A) of B) so
C) into D) for
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) into

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice.

 

I wrote a harsh letter to the editor.

A) Writing of a harsh letter has been done by me to the editor. B) I myself have written a letter which is harsh to the editor.
C) The editor will get a harsh letter which I wrote. D) A harsh letter was written by me to the editor.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) A harsh letter was written by me to the editor.

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.

That which cannot be corrected

A) Impregnable B) Immolation
C) Incorrigible D) Ineligible
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Incorrigible

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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.

Nefarious

A) Sloppy, Flurry B) Unassertive, Ignoble
C) Modest, Subtle D) Gregarious, Magnanimous
 
Answer & Explanation Answer:

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The meanings of the given words are as follows:
Nefarious: (typically of an action or activity) wicked or criminal
Sloppy: careless and unsystematic; excessively casual
Flurry: a small swirling mass of something, especially snow or leaves, moved by sudden gusts of wind

 

Unassertive: (of a person) not having or showing a confident and forceful personality

 

Ignoble: not honourable in character or purpose
Modest: unassuming in the estimation of one's abilities or achievements
Subtle: (especially of a change or distinction) so delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyse or describe
Gregarious: (of a person) fond of company; sociable
Magnanimous: generous or forgiving, especially towards a rival or less powerful person
Iniquitous: grossly unfair and morally wrong
Atrocious: horrifyingly wicked
Therefore, it can be observed that option E i.e.

 

‘iniquitous, atrocious’ forms a synonym- synonym pair of ‘nefarious’.

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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.

 

Moot

 

A) Open B) Doubtful
C) Definite D) Controversial
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Definite

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

Back to the drawing board

A) An idea has been unsuccessful and that a new one must be devised B) A person decides his own fate
C) All efforts can be wasted because of one mistake D) One always returns to his roots in times of crisis
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) An idea has been unsuccessful and that a new one must be devised

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

Advocacy

A) Discouragement B) Advancement
C) Assistance D) Backing
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Discouragement

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