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Verbal Ability

Description: CAT 2009 VERBAL ABILITY PREPARATION AND PRACTICE TESTS
Number of Questions: 25
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Tags: FMS XAT CAT MAT SNAP MHCET BANK PO Antonyms Objective English English (New) Idiomatic and Phraseal Use Verbal Analogy Word Analogy Verbal Analogies Synonyms Synonyms/Meanings
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Directions: In each question, four words (identified as (a), (b), (c) and (d) ) are given. Two of them are opposite in meaning to each other. Identify those words.

intolerable (a) insidious (b) innocuous (c) detestable (d)

  1. (b), (d)

  2. (b), (c)

  3. (a), (d)

  4. (a), (b)


Correct Option: B

Directions: In each question, four words (identified as (a), (b), (c) and (d) ) are given. Two of them are opposite in meaning to each other. Identify those words.

itinerant (a) stationary (b) aggravated (c) revolutionary (d)

  1. (a), (b)

  2. (b), (c)

  3. (a), (c)

  4. (c), (d)


Correct Option: A

Directions: In each question, four words (identified as (a), (b), (c) and (d) ) are given. Two of them are opposite in meaning to each other. Identify those words.

neophyte (a) nihilist (b) novice (c) maestro (d)

  1. (a), (d)

  2. (b), (d)

  3. (b), (c)

  4. (a), (c)


Correct Option: A

Directions: Give the meaning of the undergiven idiom.

Fall foul of

  1. fall into a ditch

  2. feel ashamed

  3. quarrel

  4. admit defeat


Correct Option: C

Directions: In each question, four words (identified as (a), (b), (c) and (d) ) are given. Two of them are opposite in meaning to each other. Identify those words.

dejected (a) mutinous (b) nebulous (c) defined (d)

  1. (a), (b)

  2. (c), (d)

  3. (b), (c)

  4. (b), (d)


Correct Option: B

Directions: Identify the pair which does not express the same relationship as the capitalized word.

RAVISH : DISGUST

  1. regale : stultify

  2. interdict : permit

  3. spurn : reject

  4. sate : dissatisfy


Correct Option: C

Directions: In each question, four words (identified as (a), (b), (c) and (d) ) are given. Two of them are opposite in meaning to each other. Identify those words.

copious (a) frivolous (b) grievous (c) meagre (d)

  1. (c), (d)

  2. (a), (b)

  3. (a), (d)

  4. (b), (d)


Correct Option: C

Directions: In each question, four words (identified as (a), (b), (c) and (d) ) are given. Two of them are opposite in meaning to each other. Identify those words.

sluggishness (a) enmity (b) frenzy (c) antagonism (d)

  1. (a), (d)

  2. (b), (d)

  3. (a), (b)

  4. (a), (c)


Correct Option: D

Directions: Identify the pair which does not express the same relationship as the capitalized word.

OPPROBRIOUS : INVECTIVE

  1. supple : convertible

  2. simian : rhesus

  3. asinine : moron

  4. labyrinthine : maze


Correct Option: A

Directions: Identify the pair which does not express the same relationship as the capitalized word.

SLATTERN : UGLINESS

  1. ornament : gold

  2. potentate : carte blanche

  3. luminary : popularity

  4. puddle : squalidity


Correct Option: A

Directions: The undergiven question has a pair of capitalized words followed by four pairs of words. Choose the pair of words which best expresses the relationship similar to that expressed by capitalized word.

BRASS : IRON

  1. mongrel : collie

  2. dog : puppy

  3. gem : ruby

  4. ore : aluminium


Correct Option: A

Directions: Identify the pair which does not express the same relationship as the capitalized word.

CHARLATAN : HONEST

  1. aficionado : disinterested

  2. quisling : jingoistic

  3. stoic : equanimous

  4. bohemian : orthodox


Correct Option: C

Directions: The undergiven question has a pair of capitalized words followed by four pairs of words. Choose the pair of words which best expresses the relationship similar to that expressed by capitalized word.

NITTY : GRITTY

  1. naked : clothes

  2. nuts : bolts

  3. bare : feet

  4. hard : soft


Correct Option: B

Directions: Identify the pair which does not express the same relationship as the capitalized word.

BAROQUE : ORNATE

  1. temerarious : audacious

  2. cogent : powerful

  3. trenchant : valiant

  4. bilious : tetchy


Correct Option: C

Directions: Give one word for the following.

To do away with a law

  1. aggravate

  2. alienate

  3. annihilate

  4. abrogate


Correct Option: D

Directions: The undergiven question has a pair of capitalized words followed by four pairs of words. Choose the pair of words which best expresses the relationship similar to that expressed by capitalized word.

FOX : VULPINE

  1. taste : flavour

  2. salt : salty

  3. sweet : sugar

  4. bitter : sour


Correct Option: B

Directions: The undergiven question has a pair of capitalized words followed by four pairs of words. Choose the pair of words which best expresses the relationship similar to that expressed by capitalized word.

SPORTS CAR : AUTOMOBILE

  1. aircraft : flyingmachine

  2. ram : boys

  3. brand : product

  4. dalda : rath


Correct Option: A

Directions: Give one word for the following.

Long lasting deep bitterness or ill will

  1. rancour

  2. grouse

  3. empathy

  4. enormity


Correct Option: A

Directions: Give one word for the following.

Roundabout way of speaking

  1. circumnavigation

  2. circumlocution

  3. circumscription

  4. circumvention


Correct Option: B

Directions: The undergiven question has a pair of capitalized words followed by four pairs of words. Choose the pair of words which best expresses the relationship similar to that expressed by capitalized word.

HOMICIDE : PENALTY

  1. court : room

  2. lawyer : judge

  3. crime : punishment

  4. accused : defendant


Correct Option: C

Directions: Choose the expression which is nearest to the meaning of given foreign expression.

Ad valorem

  1. without sense

  2. according to law

  3. according to rule

  4. according to value


Correct Option: D

Directions: Choose the expression which is nearest to the meaning of given foreign expression.

Ad infinitum

  1. very large

  2. towards space

  3. without limit

  4. advertisement


Correct Option: C

Directions: Choose the expression which is nearest to the meaning of given foreign expression.

In situ

  1. according to situation

  2. in its original space

  3. to regenerate

  4. relevant


Correct Option: B

Directions: Choose the expression which is nearest to the meaning of given foreign expression.

Alma mater

  1. one's own matter

  2. one's own mother

  3. educational institution where one was taught

  4. mother earth


Correct Option: C

Directions: Choose the expression which is nearest to the meaning of given foreign expression.

Tete-a-tete

  1. play tennis

  2. talk privately

  3. travel regularly

  4. difficult job


Correct Option: B
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