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5101.

Choose the word which is nearly opposite in meaning to the given word:-_x005F_x000D_ Refractory

A. Refreshing
B. Burdensome
C. Privileged
D. Manageable
Answer» E.
Discussion
5102.

Choose the word which is nearly opposite in meaning to the given word:-_x005F_x000D_ Insolent

A. Sullen
B. Affable
C. Determined
D. Rich
Answer» C. Determined
Discussion
5103.

Choose the word which is nearest in meaning to the given word:-_x005F_x000D_ Nebulous

A. Tiny
B. Vague
C. Insignificant
D. Inadequate
Answer» C. Insignificant
Discussion
5104.

Choose the word which is nearest in meaning to the given word:-_x005F_x000D_ Penchant

A. Liking
B. Eagerness
C. Disability
D. Keenness
Answer» B. Eagerness
Discussion
5105.

Choose the word which is nearly opposite in meaning to the given word:-_x005F_x000D_ Acrimonious

A. Legal
B. Severe
C. Cursive
D. Harmonious
Answer» E.
Discussion
5106.

Choose the word which is nearest in meaning to the given word:-_x005F_x000D_ Anathema

A. Religious Chant
B. Pun
C. Musical Subject
D. Curse
Answer» E.
Discussion
5107.

Choose the word which is nearest in meaning to the given word:-_x005F_x000D_ Debilitate

A. Weaken
B. Attack
C. Surmount
D. Destroy
Answer» B. Attack
Discussion
5108.

Choose the word that best defines the given phrases:-_x005F_x000D_ To hold something in leash

A. To restrain
B. To disappoint
C. To dismiss
D. To discourage
Answer» B. To disappoint
Discussion
5109.

Choose the word that best defines the given phrases:-_x005F_x000D_ To get into hot waters

A. To be impatient
B. To suffer a huge financial loss
C. To get into trouble
D. To be in a confused state of mind
Answer» D. To be in a confused state of mind
Discussion
5110.

Choose the word that best defines the given phrase‘The identification of a disease by its symptoms’

A. Prescription
B. Prognosis
C. Diagnosis
D. Biopsy
Answer» D. Biopsy
Discussion
5111.

Choose the word that best defines the given phrases:-_x005F_x000D_ To throw up the sponge

A. To surrender or give up a contest
B. To offer a challenge
C. To become utterly disappointed
D. To maintain grit and enthusiasm until the end
Answer» B. To offer a challenge
Discussion
5112.

Choose the word that best defines the given phrases:-_x005F_x000D_ To talk through one’s hat

A. To speak fluently
B. To talk nonsense
C. To talk wisdom
D. To speak at random
Answer» C. To talk wisdom
Discussion
5113.

Choose the word that best defines the given phrase_x005F_x000D_ ‘A written account of the life of an individual’

A. Autobiography
B. Epigraph
C. Biography
D. Novel
Answer» D. Novel
Discussion
5114.

Choose the word that best defines the given phrase‘Prolonged inability to sleep’

A. Amnesia
B. Utopia
C. Nausea
D. Insomnia
Answer» E.
Discussion
5115.

Choose the word that best defines the given phrase ‘Able to use both hands alike’

A. Dexterous
B. Ambidextrous
C. Skilful
D. Expert
Answer» C. Skilful
Discussion
5116.

Choose the word that best defines the given phrase_x005F_x000D_ ‘A style in which a writer makes a display of hisknowledge’

A. Verbose
B. Pedantic
C. Ornate
D. Pompous
Answer» B. Pedantic
Discussion
5117.

Choose the  word  which  is  nearly opposite in meaning to the given word ‘PREDILECTION’

A. Oblivion
B. Objectivity
C. Aversion
D. Defeat
Answer» D. Defeat
Discussion
5118.

Choose the synonym of_x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ to thrash_x005F_x000D_

A. to pin
B. to grasp
C. to pinch
D. to beat up
Answer» E.
Discussion
5119.

Choose the sentence that contains a relative pronoun?

A. That is my books bag
B. Some boys are coming for tution
C. The girl, whom you have met yesterday is my sister
D. Those are not your things
Answer» D. Those are not your things
Discussion
5120.

Choose the correctly spelt word:-

A. Condiut
B. Conduit
C. Connduit
D. Condeut
Answer» C. Connduit
Discussion
5121.

Choose the correctly spelt word_x005F_x000D_ The threat of an epidemic caused great alarm and

A. Trepidation
B. Terpidation
C. Trepidition
D. Trepidattion
Answer» B. Terpidation
Discussion
5122.

Choose the correctly spelt word_x005F_x000D_ The din caused by the children howling is enough to the dead.

A. Ressurect
B. Resurrect
C. Resurect
D. Resurecct
Answer» C. Resurect
Discussion
5123.

Choose the correctly spelt word_x005F_x000D_ Can you the car into that parking spot?

A. Manuer
B. Manever
C. Manoeuvre
D. Manuver
Answer» D. Manuver
Discussion
5124.

Choose the correctly spelt word_x005F_x000D_ The school alumni gathering put us in a mood.

A. Remniscent
B. Reminisent
C. Reminiscent
D. Reminicent
Answer» D. Reminicent
Discussion
5125.

Choose the correctly spelt word_x005F_x000D_ ‘God is Dead’ is a statement.

A. Blasphemus
B. Blaphemous
C. Blasphemous
D. Blosphemos
Answer» D. Blosphemos
Discussion
5126.

Choose the correct verb form from those in brackets._x005F_x000D_ The earth _ round the sun.

A. moves
B. moved
C. move
D. None of the above
Answer» B. moved
Discussion
5127.

Choose the antonym of_x005F_x000D_ fatigue

A. restive
B. slouch
C. vigour
D. tire
Answer» D. tire
Discussion
5128.

Choose the antonym of_x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ stun_x005F_x000D_

A. petrify
B. calm
C. flabbergast
D. stupefy
Answer» C. flabbergast
Discussion
5129.

Choose  the  word  which  is  nearest in meaning to the given word ‘TRANSGRESSOR’

A. Passenger
B. Law-breaker
C. Protector
D. Comrade
Answer» C. Protector
Discussion
5130.

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase._x005F_x000D_ to go the extra mile

A. to get an unexpected bonus
B. to make a special effort to achieve something
C. to lose one's way and walk aimlessly
D. a vehicle which is very fuel efficient
Answer» C. to lose one's way and walk aimlessly
Discussion
5131.

Burning the candle at both ends meaning

A. To consume a lot
B. To overwork
C. To overtake
D. None of the above
Answer» C. To overtake
Discussion
5132.

Camouflage is one way animals protect themselves. _x005F_x000D_ Is this pronoun reflexive or intensive?

A. reflexive
B. intensive
C. Both A & B
D. None of the above
Answer» B. intensive
Discussion
5133.

(as environmental tools) P (for military purpose) Q (are finding various new uses the world’s) R (fastest computers initially conceived) S_x005F_x000D_ The correct sequence should be

A. S Q R P
B. P Q R S
C. R P S Q
D. Q P S R
Answer» B. P Q R S
Discussion
5134.

Apart from Virender Sehwag, which of the following Indian cricketers has the distinction of scoring triple centuries in Test matches?_x005F_x000D_

A. Karun Nair
B. K.L.Rahul
C. Virat Kohli
D. Raliul Dravid
Answer» B. K.L.Rahul
Discussion
5135.

Antonym of Sober?

A. not affected by alcohol
B. Sensible
C. Serious
D. emotional
Answer» E.
Discussion
5136.

Antonym of 'Humble'?

A. Bold
B. Down-to-Earth
C. Lowly
D. Modest
Answer» B. Down-to-Earth
Discussion
5137.

Alliteration is an example of what?

A. Assonance
B. Consonance
C. Tongue twisters
D. None of the above
Answer» C. Tongue twisters
Discussion
5138.

All this does not bode _______________ for even the loosest definitions of cosmopolitanism. A city by definition is a space, as ________________ historians and sociologists have already told us, which ideally privileges and _________________ the unexpected encounter, and calls on its citizens to be able to respond humanely even to those _______________ are not linked to us in familial, ethnic, nationalist or caste ___________________._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ ethnic, nationalist or caste ___________________._x005F_x000D_

A. partnerships
B. alliances
C. clans
D. affiliations
Answer» E.
Discussion
5139.

All this does not bode _______________ for even the loosest definitions of cosmopolitanism. A city by definition is a space, as ________________ historians and sociologists have already told us, which ideally privileges and _________________ the unexpected encounter, and calls on its citizens to be able to respond humanely even to those _______________ are not linked to us in familial, ethnic, nationalist or caste ___________________._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ respond humanely even to those _______________ are not linked to us in familial_x005F_x000D_

A. who
B. whom
C. whose
D. whoever
Answer» B. whom
Discussion
5140.

All this does not bode _______________ for even the loosest definitions of cosmopolitanism. A city by definition is a space, as ________________ historians and sociologists have already told us, which ideally privileges and _________________ the unexpected encounter, and calls on its citizens to be able to respond humanely even to those _______________ are not linked to us in familial, ethnic, nationalist or caste ___________________._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ which ideally privileges and _________________ the unexpected encounter,_x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_

A. nurtured
B. nurturing
C. nurtures
D. nurture
Answer» D. nurture
Discussion
5141.

All this does not bode _______________ for even the loosest definitions of cosmopolitanism. A city by definition is a space, as ________________ historians and sociologists have already told us, which ideally privileges and _________________ the unexpected encounter, and calls on its citizens to be able to respond humanely even to those _______________ are not linked to us in familial, ethnic, nationalist or caste ___________________._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ A city by definition is a space, as ________________ historians and sociologists have already told us_x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_

A. infinite
B. innumerable
C. incalculable
D. multiple
Answer» C. incalculable
Discussion
5142.

All this does not bode _______________ for even the loosest definitions of cosmopolitanism. A city by definition is a space, as ________________ historians and sociologists have already told us, which ideally privileges and _________________ the unexpected encounter, and calls on its citizens to be able to respond humanely even to those _______________ are not linked to us in familial, ethnic, nationalist or caste ___________________._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ All this does not bode _______________ for even the loosest definitions of cosmopolitanism._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_

A. well
B. nice
C. good
D. fine
Answer» B. nice
Discussion
5143.

Adverbs can modify all of the following except

A. Nouns
B. Verbs
C. Adjectives
D. Other adverbs
Answer» B. Verbs
Discussion
5144.

Accommodation refers to

A. Movement towards or away from others by changing your communicative behavior
B. Movement towards another by changing your communicative behavior
C. Going out of your way to help or relate to someone by changing your communicative behavior
D. Giving up something that means a lot to you in order to help accommodate another
Answer» B. Movement towards another by changing your communicative behavior
Discussion
5145.

A thing of beauty is a joy forever meaning

A. some beauty gives happiness
B. beauty gives a nice sleep
C. a quietness
D. nothingness
Answer» B. beauty gives a nice sleep
Discussion
5146.

A symbol that represents a speech sound

A. Phonemes
B. Grapheme
C. Phonics
D. None of the above
Answer» C. Phonics
Discussion
5147.

A term used interchangeably with diskette is

A. Floppy disk
B. Disk pack
C. Disk cartridge
D. Packette disk
Answer» B. Disk pack
Discussion
5148.

A shopkeeper mixed two verities of rice at Rs. 40/kg and Rs.60/kg in the ratio 3: 2 and sold the mixture at 10% profit. Find the  price per kg at which he sold the mixture?

A. Rs. 56
B. Rs. 58.8
C. Rs. 54
D. Rs. 52.8
Answer» E.
Discussion
5149.

A series is given with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series.DE, BG, YJ, ?

A. ST
B. RQ
C. XY
D. UN
Answer» E.
Discussion
5150.

A series is given with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series.BC, GHI, NOPQ, ?

A. BCDEF
B. UVWXY
C. WXYZA
D. STUVW
Answer» D. STUVW
Discussion