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Directions: Choose the option which is closest in meaning to the given word. NASTY

  1. Fatty

  2. Masty

  3. Unpleasant

  4. Negative


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Nasty means very dirty, filthy, offensive in taste or smell; nauseating. Thus, option 3.  

Directions: Choose the option which is closest in meaning to the given word. RELIC

  1. Relish

  2. Epic

  3. Rely

  4. A small piece having a great relevance from the past


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Relic means an object, custom, etc. that has survived, wholly or partially, from the past; or something that has historic interest because of its age and associations with the past. Thus, option 4.  

Directions: Choose the option which is closest in meaning to the given word.

SANCTION

  1. Approval

  2. Anxious

  3. Functions

  4. Moral principle


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sanctioin means the act of a recognized authority confirming or ratifying an action; support; encouragement; approval. Thus, option 1.

 

Directions: Choose the option which is closest in meaning to the given word. FUTILE

  1. Mute

  2. Useless

  3. Fertile

  4. Famous


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Futile means something that could not succeed; useless; vain; lacking vigor or purpose; inept or ineffective. Its antonym is 'fertile'. Synonym is 'useless'.  

Directions: Choose the option which is closest in meaning to the given word. SURGE

  1. Merge

  2. Swim

  3. Soar

  4. Urge


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Surge means large mass of or as of moving water; wave; swell. Soar means to fly, sail, or glide along high in the air. Both seem to be synonyms.  

Directions: Choose the option which is closest in meaning to the given word.

CATAPULT

  1. Shortput

  2. Fling or leap forcibly

  3. Belt

  4. Fork & knife


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Catapult is an ancient military contrivance for throwing or shooting stones, spears, etc. It is also a type of launcher that provides the force to hurl an airplane, missile, etc. from a deck or ramp to provide an initial high speed. Considering this, option 2 seems to be the right choice.

 

Directions: Choose the option which is closest in meaning to the given word. HALO

  1. Circle

  2. Yellow

  3. Halogen

  4. Hello


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Halo means a ring of light that seems to encircle the sun, moon, or other luminous body. Option 1 seems to be the perfect synonym.

Directions: Choose the option which is closest in meaning to the given word. CLAMOROUS

  1. Glamorous

  2. Noisy

  3. Calm

  4. Cunning


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Clamorous means loud and confused; noisy.  

Directions: Choose the option which is closest in meaning to the given word. CONNIVED

  1. Derived

  2. Connect

  3. Correct

  4. Conspired| |


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Connived means to pretend not to see or look (at something wrong or evil), thus giving tacit consent or cooperation; feign ignorance of another's wrongdoing. Conspire means to plan and act together secretly, esp. in order to commit a crime. Thus, option 4.

 

Directions: Choose the option which is closest in meaning to the given word. UNDERMINE

  1. Coalmine

  2. Not mine

  3. Degrade

  4. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Undermine means to wear away and weaken the supports of something. Degrade means to lower in rank or status.  

Directions: Choose the option which is closest in meaning to the given word. REMINISCIENT

  1. Recollect

  2. Rain drops

  3. Innocent

  4. Reply


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Reminiscence means the act of remembering or recollecting past experiences. Thus, option 1.  

Directions: Choose the option which is closest in meaning to the given word. SERVILE

  1. Service

  2. Sterile

  3. Slavery

  4. Hostile


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Servile relates to characteristic of a slave; humbly yielding or submissive.  

Directions: Choose the option which is closest in meaning to the given word. PLUNGE

  1. Throw forcefully or dive

  2. Plum

  3. Plain

  4. Rise


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Plunge means to thrust, throw, or force suddenly (into a liquid, hole, condition, etc). Thus, option 1.

Directions: Choose the option which is closest in meaning to the given word. ABET

  1. Beat

  2. Bet

  3. Bat

  4. Support


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Abet means to incite, sanction, or help, esp. in wrongdoing. Support means to give courage, faith, or confidence to somebody. Thus, they are similar in tone.

 

Directions: Choose the option which is closest in meaning to the given word. CATASTROPHE

  1. Astro Science

  2. Great disaster

  3. Graph

  4. A trophy


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Catastrophe means any great and sudden calamity, disaster, or misfortune. Thus, option 2.  

Directions: Choose the option which is closest in meaning to the given word. BENEVOLENT

  1. Bonnet

  2. Valiant

  3. Charitable

  4. Bold


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Benevolent means doing or inclined to do good; kindly; charitable. Thus, option 3.  

Directions: Choose the option which is closest in meaning to the given word. BEWILDERED

  1. Perplexed

  2. Confused

  3. Puzzled

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bewilder means to confuse hopelessly, as by something complicated or involved; befuddle; puzzle. All of the above options have the same meaning.  

Directions: Choose the option which is closest in meaning to the given word. ALBEIT

  1. Although

  2. Alibaba

  3. About

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Albeit means although; even though.  

Directions: Choose the option which is closest in meaning to the given word.

RENOUNCE

  1. Reward

  2. Forsake

  3. Renew

  4. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Renounce means to give up (a claim, right, belief, etc.), usually by a formal public statement. Forsake means to give up; renounce (a habit, idea, etc.).

 

Directions: Choose the option which is closest in meaning to the given word. PORRIDGE

  1. Edge

  2. Ridge

  3. Dessert

  4. Portion


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Porridge means a soft food made of cereal or meal boiled in water or milk until thick. Dessert means a usually sweet course, as of pie, cake, or ice cream, served at the end of a meal.

 

Directions: Choose the option which is closest in meaning to the given word. COLOSSAL

  1. Huge

  2. Coloquial

  3. Colonial

  4. Colonel


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Colossal means astonishingly great; extraordinary. Thus, option 1.

Directions: Choose the option which is closest in meaning to the given word. UNDERPRIVILEGED

  1. Privileged

  2. Fortunate

  3. Less favoured people

  4. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Underpriviledged means poor, indigent, disadvantaged, deprived, unfortunate, impoverished, needy. Hence, option 3.

Directions: Choose the option which is closest in meaning to the given word. PORTENT

  1. Marvellous

  2. Signifcant

  3. Excellent

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Portent means meaningful, notable, vital. Thus, option 4.

Directions: Choose the option which is closest in meaning to the given word. DEBACLE

  1. Debate

  2. Collapse

  3. Dam

  4. Drama


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Debacle means downfall, collapse, fiasco, rout. Thus, option 2.

Directions: Choose the option which is closest in meaning to the given word. BLASPHEMOUS

  1. Profane

  2. Blame

  3. Flame

  4. Theme


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Blasphemous means  irreverent, profane, irreligious. Thus, option 1.

Directions: Choose the option which is closest in meaning to the given word. FEUD

  1. Flute

  2. Duet

  3. Hostility

  4. Failure


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Fued means  quarrel, strife, vendetta. Hostility means  enmity, hatred, abhorrence, aversion. Thus, option 3.

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