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A Newspaper is a printed or online publication that provides readers with news and articles i.e. the current affairs of a country and the world. SPLessons has made an effort to provide a comprehensive list of commonly used words in newspaper articles and editorials. Current Affairs August 2019 Vocabulary Quiz provides the readers with a collection of useful vocabulary for newspapers. And this Vocabulary Quiz will help in the Competitive Exams like IBPS, RBI Grade B, SBI PO, RRB and other banking examinations.

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In the following question, out of the five alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the given word. 1. Sway
    A. Manipulate B. Reject C. Sanguine D. Suppressive Answer: A

2. Acquiescence
    A. Adherence B. Countenance C. Recalcitrance D. Docility Answer: C

3. Integration
    A. Symmetry B. Coalescence C. Coordination D. Disjuncture Answer: B

4. Intervene
    A. Betide B. Entitle C. Thrust D. Conciliate Answer: B

5. Consent
    A. Abjure B. Brook C. Enjoin D. Diverge Answer: B

6. Substitution
    A. Preferment B. Affiliation C. Capitulation D. Supplant Answer: D

7. Backstop
    A. Support B. Harness C. Combine D. Tackle Answer: A

8. Conducive
    A. Unfavourable B. Transcend C. Hoarse D. Reverence Answer: A

9. Sacrosanct
    A. Palliative B. Abstinence C. Berate D. Blasphemous Answer: D

10. Brunt
    A. Gladden B. Bigoted C. Impact D. Prejudices Answer: C
In the following question, out of the five alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the given word. 1. Endorsement
    A. Censure B. Traversal C. Reproach D. Odium Answer: D

2. Face Off
    A. Skirmish B. Dissension C. Friction D. Rapport Answer: D

3. Earmark
    A. Convalesce B. Splurge C. Appropriate D. Withhold Answer: C

4. Detest
    A. Admire B. Loathe C. Venerate D. Cherish Answer: B

5. Latitude
    A. Germane B. Kosher C. Leeway D. Proviso Answer: C

6. Oversight
    A. Precision B. Implode C. Inculpate D. Perceive Answer: A

7. Proxy
    A. Intermediary B. Gaffer C. Scupper D. Figurehead Answer: A

8. Belie
    A. Avouch B. Whet C. Fretful D. Facade Answer: A

9. Spur
    A. Wanton B. Hallow C. Aberration D. Prod Answer: D

10. Reinvigorate
    A. Apathetic B. Torpid C. Emasculate D. Ebullient Answer: C
In the following question, out of the five alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the given word. 1. Precise
    A. Veracious B. Surgical C. Earmarked D. Nebulous Answer: D

2. Pegging
    A. Fastening B. Conversing C. Practicing D. Clinching Answer: A

3. Equity
    A. Integrity B. Rectitude C. Egalitarianism D. Propriety Answer: D

4. Contingency
    A. Juncture B. Plausibility C. Inevitability D. Equivocation Answer: C

5. Squirrel
    A. Fritter away B. Stow away C. Salt away D. Lay away Answer: A

6. Fleeting
    A. Volatile B. Perpetual C. Dwindling D. Precipitous Answer: B

7. Vitiate
    A. Enhance B. Tarnish C. Degrade D. Defile Answer: A

8. Condemn
    A. Censure B. Despair C. Warrant D. Mortify Answer: A

9. Plague
    A. Salubrious B. Pestilence C. Trickle D. Laxity Answer: B

10. Chivalrous
    A. Austere B. Doughty C. Occult D. Grotesque Answer: B
In the following question, out of the five alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the given word. 1. Confine
    A. Libertine B. Cap C. Unfetter D. Girdle Answer: C

2. Absurd
    A. Feeble B. Equitable C. Devious D. Risible Answer: D

3. Disclose
    A. Vouchsafe B. Dissemble C. Relish D. Blab Answer: B

4. Discernible
    A. Apparent B. Vague C. Opaque D. Enigmatic Answer: A

5. Chip Away
    A. to revamp a structure in order to fortify it. B. to steal recurrently because of impulsive behavior. C. to remove parts of something to upgrade it. D. to forcefully join an exclusive group reserved for the elite. Answer: D

6. Allegation
    A. Approval B. Commendation C. Averment D. Recommendation Answer: C

7. Ablaze
    A. Conflagrant B. Irascible C. Pallid D. Peppery Answer: D

8. Distinct
    A. Faint B. Sweeping C. Bleary D. Approximate Answer: D

9. Disparaging
    A. Veridical B. Indubitable C. Kosher D. Derogatory Answer: D

10. Dud
    A. Unsound B. Repatriate C. Genuine D. Hasten Answer: C
In the following question, out of the five alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the given word. 1. Defile
    A. Hallow B. Purge C. Taint D. Pale Anaser: C

2. Impropriety
    A. Probity B. Mantle C. Misconduct D. Onus Anaser: C

3. Kowtow
    A. Impel B. Hector C. Canonise D. Grovel Anaser: D

4. Raison D’etre
    A. The most important purpose of someone’s existence. B. The main point of disagreement. C. The reason behind a failure. D. The will to perform a task Anaser: A

5. In Letter And Spirit
    A. Comply to the exact words that are used in something rather than its general meaning. B. Comply to the real meaning or intention of something, even if the literally it says otherwise. C. Remove the multilateral implication of something's literal meaning. D. Comply to something as meant in the literal sense as well implied in essence. Anaser: D

6. High-handed
    A. Proletarian B. Overbearing C. Docile D. Sycophantic Anaser: B

7. Vile
    A. Wretched B. Sordid C. Noxious D. Innocuous Anaser: D

8. Scrupulous
    A. Precise B. Flagging C. Slipshod D. Haphazard Anaser: A

9. Obstructive
    A. Wilful B. Recalcitrant C. Obliging D. Invasive Anaser: C

10. Infiltrated
    A. Foist B. Offload C. Clog D. Ply Anaser: A
In the following question, out of the five alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the given word. 1. Foist
    A. Lewd B. Covert C. Recluse D. Inflict Answer: D

2. Proclivity
    A. Equanimity B. Spectre C. Disposition D. Demur Answer: C

3. Besmirch
    A. Virile B. Tarnish C. Visage D. Turgid Answer: B

4. Farcical
    A. Scraggy B. Trickle C. Amortize D. Ridiculous Answer: D

5. Assiduous
    A. Nuisance B. Meticulous C. Nonchalant D. Dilatory Answer: B

6. Cut Through Red Tape
    A. To adhere to the norms and policies even after obstacles. B. To inaugurate an event as the primary presiding guest of honour. C. To circumvent bureaucratic obstacles in order to accomplish something. D. To find the solution to a very challenging problem after a very long time. Answer: C

7. Reel under
    A. To ponder deeply over some issue B. To be overcome by euphoria C. To struggle to deal with some burden D. To prevent oneself from difficult circumstances Answer: C

8. Enigmatic
    A. Facile B. Automatic C. Spasmodic D. Oracular Answer: D

9. Radical
    A. Grating B. Exhaustive C. Token D. Desultory Answer: B

10. Tenuous
    A. Confidante B. Substantial C. Just D. Slight Answer: B
In the following question, out of the five alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the given word. 1. Estrangement
    A. Schism B. Refute C. Hearsay D. Hunch Answer: A

2. Contradiction
    A. Dichotomy B. Paradox C. Corroboration D. Refutation Answer: C

3. Reel under
    A. To ponder deeply over some issue B. To be overcome by euphoria C. To struggle to deal with some burden D. To prevent oneself from difficult circumstances Answer: C

4. Opportunistic
    A. Upright B. Munificent C. Ingenuous D. Principled Answer: C

5. Stitch-up
    A. Swindle B. Gull C. Finagle D. Screen Answer: D

6. Shy away
    A. Grapple B. Circumvent C. Accost D. Indulge Answer: B

7. Determined
    A. Mettlesome B. Obstinate C. Irresolute D. Stalwart Answer: C

8. Gleaming
    A. Refulgent B. Matte C. Ashen D. Placate Answer: A

9. Eternal
    A. Intrepid B. Transient C. Abnegation D. Steadfast Answer: B

10. Parsimony
    A. Assorted B. Generosity C. Exploratory D. Subvention Answer:B
In the following question, out of the five alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the given word. 1. Estrangement
    A. Schism B. Refute C. Hearsay D. Hunch Answer: A

2. Contradiction
    A. Dichotomy B. Paradox C. Corroboration D. Refutation Answer: C

3. Reel under
    A. To ponder deeply over some issue B. To be overcome by euphoria C. To struggle to deal with some burden D. To prevent oneself from difficult circumstances Answer: C

4. Opportunistic
    A. Upright B. Munificent C. Ingenuous D. Principled Answer: C

5. Stitch-up
    A. Swindle B. Gull C. Finagle D. Screen Answer: D

6. Shy away
    A. Grapple B. Circumvent C. Accost D. Indulge Answer: B

7. Determined
    A. Mettlesome B. Obstinate C. Irresolute D. Stalwart Answer: C

8. Gleaming
    A. Refulgent B. Matte C. Ashen D. Placate Answer: A

9. Eternal
    A. Intrepid B. Transient C. Abnegation D. Steadfast Answer: B

10. Parsimony
    A. Assorted B. Generosity C. Exploratory D. Subvention Answer:B
In the following question, out of the five alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the given word. 1. Cardinal
    A. Superficial B. Fundamental C. Trivial D. Peripheral Answer: B

2. Peddle
    A. Suspect B. Endure C. Clobber D. Advocate Answer: D

3. Unpleasant
    A. Intemperate B. Unedifying C. Jarring D. Impolitic Answer: B

4. Tailspin
    A. Swoop B. Gradient C. Spree D. Spurt Answer: D

5. Ransack
    A. Procure B. Furnish C. Divest D. Reap Answer: C

6. Naysayer
    A. Optimist B. Credulous C. Fantast D. Utopian Answer: D

7. Distraught
    A. Overwrought B. Peppy C. Prickly D. Feverish Answer: D

8. Clout
    A. Impotence B. Smudge C. Rollback D. Leverage Answer: D

9. Unctuous
    A. Alacrity B. Fawning C. Arcane D. Whimsical Answer: B

10. Probe
    A. Undulation B. Laxity C. Duress D. Counsel Answer: D
In the following question, out of the five alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the given word. 1. Revoke
    A. Expound B. Delineate C. Fetter D. Enact Answer: D

2. Radical
    A. Grating B. Exhaustive C. Token D. Desultory Answer: B

3. Parity
    A. Discrepancy B. Analogy C. Ignominy D. Equivalence Answer: A

4.Trope
    A. Motif B. Epigram C. Nuance D. Overtone Answer: A

5. Hoarse
    A. Husky B. Dissonant C. Crotchety D. Guttural Answer: D

6. Proclivity
    A. Equanimity B. Spectre C. Disposition D. Demur Answer: B

7. Leash
    A. Tout B. Pinion C. Disenthral D. Wring Answer: A

8. Stymie
    A. Hinder B. Enlighten C. Explicate D. Advance Answer: C

9. Frantic
    A. Coherent B. Berserk C. Sluggish D. Ephemeral Answer: A

10. Predilection
    A. Penchant B. Objectivity C. Sangfroid D. Propensity Answer: B
In the following question, out of the five alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the given word. 1. Tenure
    A. Jurisdiction B. Tenancy C. Hegemony D. Desertion Answer: B

2. Nurture
    A. Covey B. Deprive C. Rear D. Patronise Answer: B

3. Affirm
    A. Impugn B. Recant C. Pledge D. Renege Answer: B

4. Unequivocal
    A. Tantamount B. Moot C. Unsavoury D. Truculent Answer: C

5. Flinch
    A. Palpitate B. Muzzle C. Caterwaul D. Snigger Answer: D

6. Exemplary
    A. Unbecoming B. Admonitory C. Heinous D. Kerb Answer: D

7. Demure
    A. Adamant B. Doff C. Bashful D. Frisson Answer: D

8. Goad
    A. Ravage B. Seam C. Spur D. Morose Answer: B

9. Besmirch
    A. Virile B. Tarnish C. Visage D. Turgid Answer: C

10. Assiduous
    A. Nuisance B. Meticulous C. Nonchalant D. Dilatory Answer: B
In the following question, out of the five alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the given word. 1. Ambiguous
    A. Delphic B. Sanguine C. Infallible D. Categorical Answer: A

2. Envision
    A. Plod B. Conceive C. Discount D. Surmise Answer: A

3. Deter
    A. Facilitate B. Inveterate C. Impoverish D. Misanthrope Answer: C

4. Stagger
    A. Swamp B. Huddle C. Ascertain D. Stumble Answer: A

5. Punitive
    A. Benign B. Punitory C. Castigating D. Revengeful Answer: D

6. Adversary
    A. Oppugner B. Antagonist C. Litigant D. Confederate Answer: A

7. Viable
    A. Possible B. Strained C. Paradoxical D. Theoretical Answer: D

8. Enigmatic
    A. Facile B. Automatic C. Spasmodic D. Oracular Answer: A

9. Integral
    A. Wanton B. Incidental C. Esoteric D. Occult Answer: B

10. Doctrine
    A. Diabolism B. Aficionado C. Creed D. Savant Answer: C
In the following question, out of the five alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the given word.
Q1. Displace
    A. Adorn B. Coronate C. Supersede D. Apprehend Answer: C

Q2. Tenuous
    A. Confidante B. Substantial C. Just D. Slight Answer: B

Q3. Ill-conceived
    A. Discreet B. Politic C. Reflective D. Inane Answer: D

Q4. Rebellion
    A. Pliability B. Heresy C. Observance D. Tractability Answer: B

Q5. Prop up
    A. Console B. Condole C. Commiserate D. Cramp Answer: D

Q6. Emaciated
    A. Dingy B. Portly C. Grub D. Gaunt Answer: B

Q7. Farcical
    A. Scraggy B. Trickle C. Amortize D. Ridiculous Answer: D

Q8. Calumny
    A. Amnesty B. Palpable C. Applause D. Tentative Answer: C

Q9. Contagion
    A. Casual B. Pestilence C. Cognizance D. Laxity Answer: B

Q10. Foist
    A. Lewd B. Covert C. Recluse D. Inflict Answer: D
In the following question, out of the five alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the given word.
Q1. Fluctuate
    A. Vacillate B. Dilapidate C. Ordained D. Paranoid Answer: A

Q2. Devise
    A. Appropriate B. Conceive C. Purloin D. Poach Answer: B

Q3. Fan the flames
    A. Dampen a strong desire B. Exacerbate an explosive situation C. Walk on a dangerous path D. Encounter an old rival Answer: B

Q4. Abhor
    A. Revel B. Hanker C. Deplore D. Savour Answer: C

Q5. Instinctive
    A. Hardwired B. Subliminal C. Visceral D. Informed Answer: D

Q6. Contrite
    A. Brash B. Indifferent C. Apologetic D. Unrepentant Answer: C

Q7. Salve
    A. Entrench B. Ridicule C. Assuage D. Parody Answer: C

Q8. Recourse
    A. Remit B. Rebuff C. Rive D. Remedy Answer: D

Q9. Minion
    A. Sycophant B. Peer C. Henchman D. Vassal Answer: B

Q10. Inflict
    A. Consort B. Exact C. Endue D. Ascertain Answer: B
In the following question, out of the five alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Q1. Deliberate
    A. Judge B. Fortuitous C. Cogitate D. Argue Answer: B

Q2. Adhere
    A. Abide B. Cleave C. Flout D. Cohere Answer: C

Q3. Unpleasant
    A. Intemperate B. Unedifying C. Jarring D. Impolitic Answer: B

Q4. Refrain
    A. Peddle B. Desist C. Inculcate D. Castigate Answer: B

Q5. Recourse
    A. Remit B. Rebuff C. Rive D. Remedy Answer: D

Q6. Naysayer
    A. Optimist B. Credulous C. Fantast D. Cynic Answer: D

Q7. Hegemon
    A. Crusader B. Gaffer C. Lackey D. Kingpin Answer: C

Q8. Vestigial
    A. Operative B. Inherent C. Atrophic D. Degenerate Answer: A

Q9. Lapse
    A. Blunder B. Fault C. Accuracy D. Sin Answer: C

Q10. Revocation
    A. Imprimatur B. Nullification C. Recession D. Abolition Answer: A
In the following question, out of the ve alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the given word 1. Accentuate
    A. Camouflage B. Enunciate C. Aggrandize D. Exceed Answwer: A

2. Backdrop
    A. Ambient B. Moil C. Disposition D. Indentation Answwer: A

3. Fray
    A. Sycophant B. Unprecedented C. Nefarious D. Truce Answwer: D

4. Appellate
    A. Judicial B. Defendant C. Respondent D. Abdicator Answwer: A

5. Approbation
    A. Reception B. Appreciation C. Repertoire D. Discouragement Answwer: D

6. Instinctive
    A. Hardwired B. Subliminal C. Informed D. Immanent Answwer: D

7. Inflict
    A. Consort B. Exact C. Endue D. Ascertain Answwer: B

8. Sarcastic
    A. Bilious B. Barbed C. Tart D. Sardonic Answwer: D

9. Distraught
    A. Overwrought B. Peppy C. Prickly D. Feverish Answwer: D

10. Salve
    A. Entrench B. Ridicule C. Assuage D. Parody Answwer: C
In the following question, out of the ve alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the given word 1. Spurt
    A. Spout B. Deluge C. Cascade D. Exude Answer: D

2. Chary
    A. Avid B. Circumspec C. Rapacious D. Covetous Answer: B

3. Mundane
    A. Boisterous B. Felicity C. Empyrean D. Prosaic Answer: D

4. Ethos
    A. Acerbic B. Spirit C. Explicit D. Sedition Answer: B

5. Gullible
    A. Susceptible B. Jejune C. Callow D. Skeptica Answer: D

6. Efficacy
    A. Languor B. Savvy C. Verve D. Clout Answer: A

7. Mollify
    A. Placate B. Fluster C. Prolong D. Confound Answer: A

8. Mandate
    A. Injunction B. Fiat C. Statute D. Edict Answer: D

9. Lugubrious
    A. Dismal B. Euphoric C. Blithe D. Mirthful Answer: A

10. Sanctum
    A. Tardis B. Warren C. Shrine D. Eyrie Answer: C
In the following question, out of the ve alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the given word
Q1. Impetuous
    A. Cautious B. Humdrum C. Resourceful D. Headlong Answer: D

Q2. Cardinal
    A. Superficial B. Fundamental C. Trivial D. Peripheral Answer: B

Q3. Coherent
    A. Abeyance B. Absurd C. Proclivity D. Blithe Answer: B

Q4. Abhor
    A. Revel B. Hanker C. Deplore D. Savour Answer: C

Q5. Revamp
    A. Preserve B. Tweak C. Spruce D. Tart Answer: A

Q6. Tailspin
    A. Swoop B. Gradient C. Spree D. Spurt Answer: D

Q7. Devise
    A. Appropriate B. Conceive C. Purloin D. Poach Answer: B

Q8. Ingress
    A. Access B. Turnout C. Abstruse D. Grotesque Answer: A

Q9. Inchoate
    A. Refulgent B. Nascent C. Abnegation D. Placate Answer: B

Q10. Unctuous
    A. Alacrity B. Fawning C. Arcane D. Whimsical Answer: B
In the following question, out of the ve alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the given word. 1. Tactic
    A. Repose B. Snafu C. Gambit D. Sincerity Answer: C

2. Rein
    A. Disgorge B. Decant C. Disparate D. Halter Answer: D

3. Probe
    A. Undulation B. Laxity C. Duress D. Counsel Answer: D

4. Fan the ames
    A. Dampen a strong desire B. Exacerbate an explosive situation C. Walk on a dangerous path D. Encounter an old rival Answer: B

5. Ransack
    A. Procure B. Furnish C. Divest D. Reap Answer: C

6. Crank
    A. Enable B. Extend C. Augment D. Forbid Answer: C

7. Concurrence
    A. Compliance B. Acquiescence C. Unanimity D. Variance Answer: D

8. Minion
    A. Sycophant B. Peer C. Henchman D. Vassal Answer: B

9. Ethereal
    A. Exquisite B. Rudimentary C. Sojourn D. Ruddy Answer: A

10. Solemn
    A. Goofy B. Portly C. Staid D. Seemly Answer: A
In the following question, out of the ve alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the given word. 1. Knee-Jerk
    A. Spontaneous B. Foresighted C. Aforethought D. Meticulous Answer: A

2. Emissary
    A. Stooge B. Envoy C. Trailblazer D. Adviser Answer: B

3. Clout
    A. Impotence B. Smudge C. Rollback D. Leverage Answer: D

4. Covert
    A. Concealed B. Patent C. Clandestine D. Furtive Answer: B

5. Downgrade
    A. Overrate B. Canonize C. Prefer D. Aggrandize Answer: D

6. Peddle
    A. Suspect B. Endure C. Clobber D. Advocate Answer: D

7. Elude
    A. Shrivel B. Consolidate C. Encounter D. Dodge Answer: C

8. Contrite
    A. Brash B. Indifferent C. Apologetic D. Unrepentant Answer: C

9. Blunder
    A. Ordeal B. Faux Pas C. Variance D. Rigour Answer: B

10. Fluctuate
    A. Vacillate B. Dilapidate C. Ordained D. Paranoid Answer: A
In the following question, out of the ve alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the given word. 1. Ominous
    A. Sinister B. Inopportune C. Promising D. Retractable Answer: C

2. Paucity
    A. Nominative B. Aromatic C. Dearth D. Miasma Answer: C

3. Obliterate
    A. Delineate B. Extirpate C. Render D. Reinstate Answer: D

4. Strain
    A. Toil B. Relax C. Perform D. Redress Answer: A

5. Curb
    A. Muzzle B. Quagmire C. Perplex D. Benefit Answer: A

6. Muddle
    A. Consummate B. Discreet C. Quagmire D. Caprice Answer: C

7. Foreshadow
    A. Extravagant B. Augur C. Illuminate D. Kindle Answer: B

8. Burgeon
    A. Wither B. Shrivel C. Shrink D. Proliferate Answer: D

9. Mushroomed
    A. Accrued B. Broach C. Shrivelled D. Ensued Answer: C

10. Impinge
    A. Immune B. Obtrude C. Placate D. Bypass Answer: B
In the following question, out of the ve alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the given word. 1. Foreshadow
    A. Extravagant B. Augur C. Illuminate D. Kindle Answer: B

2. Mitigate
    A. Cushion B. Inflame C. Allay D. Appease Answer: B

3. Resilience
    A. Buoyancy B. Vulnerability C. Roster D. Ardent Answer: B

4. Tardy
    A. Disdainful B. Languid C. Meteoric D. Abundance Answer: B

5. Abdicate
    A. Undertake B. Cede C. Neglect D. Forgo Answer: A

6. Underscore
    A. Mask B. Understate C. Emphasize D. Airbrush Answer: C

7. Schism
    A. Unanimity B. Concord C. Agreement D. Harmony Answer: D

8. Abstract
    A. Ideal B. Metaphysical C. Notional D. Empirical Answer: D

9. Afiction
    A. Anguish B. Grief C. Travail D. Consolation Answer: D

10. Recognition
    A. Consummate B. Pugnacious C. Approbation D. Ensile Answer: C
In the following question, out of the ve alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the given word. 1. Cavalier
    A. Gallant B. Mournful C. Tinsel D. Dawdle Answer: D

2. Clampdown
    A. Confession B. Disclosure C. Revelation D. Quelling Answer: D

3. Blackout
    A. Place B. Abolish C. Smite D. Befuddle Answer: B

4. Treacherous
    A. Straightforward B. Reliable C. Dicey D. Definite Answer: C

5. Insurgency
    A. Submission B. Stagnation C. Cowardice D. Coup Answer: D

6. Corollary
    A. Antecedent B. Upshot C. Pretext D. Stimulus Answer: B

7. Temptation
    A. Abomination B. Aversion C. Bait D. Torment Answer: C

8. Perfidious
    A. Mendacious B. Duplicitous C. Treasonous D. Janus-faced Answer: D

9. Muddied
    A. Cloud B. Neoteric C. Disarray D. Clarify Answer: D

10. Garnished
    A. Adorned B. Destitute C. Seized D. Deprived Answer: A
In the following question, out of the ve alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the given word. 1. Rampant
    A. Essence B. Rumapus C. Proficient D. Rife Answer: D

2. Altruist
    A. Misogamist B. Optimist C. Egoist D. Fatalist Answer: C

3. Spectacular
    A. Dull B. Unimpressive C. Pale D. Arresting Answer: D

4. Mushroomed
    A. Accrued B. Broach C. Shrivelled D. Ensued Answer: C

5. Panned
    A. Strived B. Comprehended C. Traversed D. Commended Answer: D

6. Endeavour
    A. Passivity B. Exertion C. Dormancy D. Lethargy Answer: B

7. Ominous
    A. Sinister B. Promising C. Retractable D. Inopportune Answer: C

8. Senile
    A. Vernal B. Puerile C. Zenith D. Doddery Answer: D

9. Obliterate
    A. Delineate B. Extirpate C. Render D. Reinstate Answer: D

10. Laceration
    A. Admiration B. Observation C. Criticism D. Ignorance Answer: A
In the following question, out of the ve alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the given word. 1. Shun
    A. Admire B. Sanction C. Eschew D. Acquiesce Answer: C

2. Abrogate
    A. Outwit B. Clinch C. Void D. Institute Answer: D

3. Strain
    A. Toil B. Relax C. Perform D. Redress Answer: A

4. Unitary
    A. Diacritic B. Integral C. Gross D. Abridged Answer: D

5. Ratify
    A. Charter B. Tread C. Outlaw D. Wring Answer: A

6. Stealthy
    A. Felonious B. Rueful C. Furtive D. Farcical Answer: C

7. Dismember
    A. Bulldoze B. Assemble C. Coerce D. Procure Answer: B

8. Curb
    A. Muzzle B. Quagmire C. Perplex D. Benefit Answer: A

9. Predicament
    A. Advantage B. Decreed C. Fated D. Ordained Answer: A

10. Intermittent
    A. Stimulate B. Iterant C. Persuade D. Depress Answer: B
In the following question, out of the ve alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the given word. 1. Perennial
    A. Enduring B. Passé C. Obsolete D. Antiquated Answer: A

2. Paucity
    A. Nominative B. Aromatic C. Dearth D. Miasma Answer: C

3. Ostensibly
    A. Apparently B. Purportedly C. Seemingly D. Genuinely Answer: D

4. Burgeon
    A. Wither B. Shrivel C. Shrink D. Proliferate Answer: D

5. Arbiter
    A. Overseer B. Adjudicator C. Maven D. Instigator Answer: D

6. Impinge
    A. Immune B. Obtrude C. Placate D. Bypass Answer: B

7. Overwhelm
    A. Indigent B. Meager C. Drain D. Serene Answer: D

8. Proactive
    A. Myopic B. Latent C. Lackadaisical D. Jocund Answer: D

9. Libel
    A. Neophyte B. Calumny C. Larceny D. Plaudit Answer: B

10. Aspire
    A. Animus B. Yearn C. Despise D. Eschew Answer: B
In the following question, out of the ve alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the given word. 1. Parochial
    A. Modern B. Cosmopolitan C. Seasoned D. Resurgent Answer: D

2. Pare
    A. Prune B. Decorticate C. Distend D. Lop Answer: C

3. Enviable
    A. Tempting B. Revolting C. Extol D. Inclement Answer: C

4. Muddle
    A. Consummate B. Discreet C. Quagmire D. Caprice Answer: C

5. Spur
    A. Deterrent B. Excitant C. Actuation D. Urge Answer: A

6. Offset
    A. Obviate B. Counteract C. Redress D. Outweigh Answer: D

7. Oblivion
    A. Recognition B. Tardy C. Grasp D. Stupor Answer: D

8. Queer
    A. Typical B. Offbeat C. Quotidian D. Proactive Answer: D

9. Congenital
    A. Quaint B. Outré C. Elicit D. Inborn Answer: B

10. Adjunct
    A. Probation B. Immoral C. Redundant D. Companion Answer: D
In the following question, out of the ve alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the given word. 1. Prejudice
    A. Bias B. Favor C. Objectivity D. Nepotism Answer: C

2. Lip-service
    A. Hypocrisy B. Veracity C. Candour D. Humility Answer: A

3. Wonted
    A. Pivot B. Cajole C. Fumble D. Atypical Answer: D

4. Impeach
    A. Indict B. Commend C. Salacious D. Prorogue Answer: A

5. Rogue
    A. Wretch B. Reprobate C. Scamp D. Imp Answer: D

6. Impoverishment
    A. Exiguity B. Abjection C. Affluence D. Pauperism Answer: C

7. Ebb
    A. Plummet B. Atrophy C. Spiral D. Attenuate Answer: C

8. Reective
    A. Trifling B. Obtuse C. Shallow D. Deliberate Answer: D

9. Abhorrent
    A. Execrable B. Detestable C. Recurring D. Prospective Answer: D

10. Reeling
    A. Staggering B. Vanishing C. Squandering D. Splurging Answer: A
In the following question, out of the ve alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the given word. 1. Supplication
    A. Exhortation B. Petition C. Application D. Injunction Answer: D

2. Assault
    A. Rap B. Comfort C. Construct D. Attach Answer: A

3. Inordinate
    A. Undue B. Bequest C. Proclivity D. Assortment Answer: A

4. Polarize
    A. Divide B. Conquer C. Regulate D. Administer Answer: A

5. Connive
    A. Contend B. Sour C. Collude D. Prudent Answer: C

6. Tectonic
    A. Paltry B. Remnant C. Footling D. Momentous Answer: D

7. Aspersion
    A. Solicitous B. Opprobrium C. Approbation D. Torpid Answer: B

8. Dole
    A. Adapt B. Exhibit C. Dispense D. Recruit Answer: C

9. Rogue
    A. Wretch B. Reprobate C. Scamp D. Imp Answer: D

10. Immolate
    A. Overlook B. Profess C. Sacrifice D. Splurge Answer: C
In the following question, out of the ve alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the given word.
1. Abhorrent
    A. Execrable B. Detestable C. Recurring D. Prospective Answer: D

2. Invoke
    A. Wither B. Implore C. Waive D. Supplicate Answer: C

3. Yearning
    A. Pining B. Lucrative C. Pliable D. Petrifying Answer: A

4. Belittle
    A. Disparage B. Flatter C. Regenerate D. Eulogize Answer: A

5. Outpace
    A. Incorporate B. Comprehend C. Intuit D. Ascertain Answer: D

6. Trifle
    A. Inflation B. Preference C. Trinket D. Obligation Answer: C

7. Diversify
    A. Variegate B. Abridge C. Consolidate D. Interlay Answer: A

8. Contract
    A. Shrivel B. Balloon C. Epitomise D. Slay Answer: B

9. Reprehensible
    A. Deplorable B. Creditable C. Efficacious D. Feckless Answer: B

10. Desertion
    A. Renunciation B. Disclaimer C. Abdication D. Retrieval Answer: D
In the following question, out of the ve alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the given word. 1. Staggering
    A. Predictable B. Stunning C. Startling D. Stupefying Answer: A

2. Accolade
    A. Bungle B. Stigma C. Fiasco D. Ovation Answer: D

3. Peer
    A. Rival B. Counterpart C. Underling D. Parallel Answer: C

4. Rigorous
    A. Exhaustive B. Finical C. Studious D. Painstaking Answer: D

5. Charismatic
    A. Adulatory B. Magnetic C. Haughty D. Offhand Answer: B

6. Refective
    A. Trifling B. Obtuse C. Shallow D. Deliberate Answer: D

7. Fortitude
    A. Indefiniteness B. Cowardice C. Apposite D. Resilience Answer: D

8. Antithetical
    A. Congruous B. Resemblance C. Analogous D. Variance Answer: D

9. Cadaverous
    A. Obese B. Beefy C. Gaunt D. Deft Answer: C

10. Wonted
    A. Pivot B. Cajole C. Fumble D. Atypical Answer: D
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