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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:

Explanation:

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, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

 

The receptionist gave us (A)/ much informations (B)/ which we needed. (C)/ No Error (D)

 

A) A B) B
C) C D) D
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) B

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Q:

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

 

Unprecedented

 

A) Exceptional B) Bizarre
C) Fantastic D) Known
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Known

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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.

 

Convulsion

 

A) Cramp B) Shaking
C) Restful D) Disaster
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Restful

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In the following question, a word has been written in four different ways out of which only one is correctly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.

A) Minoscole B) Minuscole
C) Minuscule D) Minucole
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Minuscule

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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.

 

Hyperbole

 

A) Spoliation B) Overstatement
C) Simplification D) Injury
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Overstatement

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement".

 

New townships (has coming) up with claims of providing several amenities to the people.

 

A) is coming B) has come
C) are coming D) no improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) are coming

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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.

 

Haggard

 

A) Fresh B) Weak
C) Pale D) Tire
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Fresh

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