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Direction (1-5): Choose among the following that best expresses the meaning of the given word.
Q1. BUDGE
(a) embed
(b) moor
(c) shift
(d) lodge
S1. Ans.(c)
Sol. Budge: to change one’s position.
Shift: move or cause to move from one place to another.
Hence option C is the correct synonym.
Q2. WHEEDLE
(a) constrain
(b) nag
(c) coerce
(d) inveigle
S2. Ans.(d)
Sol. Wheedle: use flattery or coaxing in order to persuade someone to do something or give one something.
Inveigle: persuade (someone) to do something by means of deception or flattery.
Hence option D is the correct synonym.
Q3. STASIS
(a) defection
(b) poise
(c) throwback
(d) norm
S3. Ans.(b)
Sol. Stasis: a state that does not change.
Poise: a stably balanced state.
Hence option B is the correct synonym.
Q4. CHIROGRAPHY
(a) electrotyping
(b) calculation
(c) penmanship
(d) decipherment
S4. Ans.(c)
Sol. Chirography is the study of penmanship and handwriting in all of its aspects.
Penmanship: the art or skill of writing by hand; a person’s handwriting.
Hence option C is the correct synonym.
Q5. BIBULOUS
(a) drunken
(b) abstinent
(c) temperate
(d) mesmerize
S5. Ans.(a)
Sol. Bibulous: excessively fond of drinking alcohol.
Hence option A is the correct synonym.
Direction (6-10): In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given.
Q6. EXORDIUM
(a) preface
(b) mediation
(c) compact
(d) conclusion
S6. Ans.(d)
Sol. Exordium: the beginning or introductory part, especially of a discourse.
Hence option D is the correct antonym.
Q7. DISPORT
(a) frolic
(b) flourish
(c) drudge
(d) warrant
S7. Ans.(c)
Sol. Disport: to engage in activity for amusement.
Drudge: to do hard, menial, or monotonous work.
Hence option C is the correct antonym.
Q8. SEQUACIOUS
(a) pliant
(b) authentic
(c) unaware
(d) independent
S8. Ans.(d)
Sol. Sequacious: (of a person) lacking independence or originality of thought.
Hence option D is the correct antonym.
Q9. PUTRID
(a) gathered
(b) aromatic
(c) rancid
(d) careful
S9. Ans.(b)
Sol. Putrid: decaying or rotting and emitting a fetid smell.
Aromatic: having a pleasant and distinctive smell.
Hence option B is the correct antonym.
Q10. SLUR
(a) acclaim
(b) band
(c) aspersion
(d) defect
S10. Ans.(a)
Sol. Slur: an insinuation or allegation about someone that is likely to insult them or damage their reputation.
Acclaim: enthusiastic and public praise.
Hence option A is the correct antonym.
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