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6471. Choose the lettered word or phrase that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capital letters:ERADICATION:
- A. Suppression
- B. Termination
- C. Control
- D. Establish
- E. Extinction
Explanation: To establish something means to begin it or bring it about, i.e. the opposite of eradication which means to destroy something.
Correct answer: Establish6472. Choose the lettered word or phrase that is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to the word in capital letters:INTERRUPTION:
- A. Break
- B. Continuity
- C. Injury
- D. Difference
- E. Crack
Explanation: "Interruption" means something which is not continuous, does not have pause or breakage. Hence continuity (Option B) is correct which means unbroken and consistent.
Correct answer: Continuity6473. In the following question, four alternative meanings of a word are given. Select the nearest correct meaning of the word given.AGHAST
- A. Critical
- B. Reluctant
- C. Happy
- D. Horrified
Explanation: AGHAST implies to be "filled with horror or shock". The correct answer is d) Horrified, as it closely aligns with the meaning of "aghast."
Correct answer: Horrified6474. In the following question, four alternative meanings of a word are given. Select the nearest correct meaning of the word given.INVIDIOUS:
- A. Unbreakable
- B. Interesting
- C. Unpleasant
- D. Fair
Explanation: "Invidious" means likely to arouse resentment or anger in others, often due to unfairness or injustice. It implies something that is unpleasant, likely to cause ill will or dissatisfaction.
Correct answer: Unpleasant6475. In the following question, four alternative meanings of a word are given. Select the nearest correct meaning of the word given.IMPROMPTU:
- A. Arriving at the right time
- B. Showing signs of being good
- C. Done without preparation
- D. Wretched
Explanation: When something is described as "impromptu," it means it is done without prior planning or preparation. It suggests spontaneity or improvisation, hence correct option is C.
Correct answer: Done without preparation6476. In the following question, four alternative meanings of a word are given. Select the nearest correct meaning of the word given.DISCERNMENT:
- A. A system of controlling a country
- B. The ability to show good judgment
- C. The act of encouraging somebody
- D. The ability of show no concern
Explanation: Discernment means the ability to judge something very well.
Correct answer: The ability to show good judgment6477. In the following question, four alternative meanings of a word are given. Select the nearest correct meaning of the word given.FURTIVE:
- A. Furious
- B. Familiar
- C. Secretive
- D. Easy
Explanation: "Furious" means extremely angry or full of rage. It does not relate to the meaning of "furtive."
Correct answer: Secretive6478. In the following question, four alternative meanings of a word are given. Select the nearest correct meaning of the word given.BOURGEOIS:
- A. Belonging to the bureaucratic class
- B. Belonging to the middle class
- C. Belonging to the upper class
- D. Belonging to the lower class
Explanation: BOURGEOIS means belonging to or characteristic of the middle class, typically with reference to its perceived materialistic values or conventional attitudes.
Correct answer: Belonging to the middle class6479. In the following question, four alternative meanings of a word are given. Select the nearest correct meaning of the word given.RUMINATE:
- A. Eat greedily
- B. Think carefully
- C. Work lazily
- D. Run fast
Explanation: RUMINATE means to "think deeply about something." When you ruminate, you engage in deep or prolonged thought about something, often reflecting on it or contemplating it extensively.
Correct answer: Think carefully6480. In the following question, four alternative meanings of a word are given. Select the nearest correct meaning of the word given.EMBELLISH:
- A. Adorn
- B. Nominate
- C. Finish
- D. Weaken
Explanation: Embellish means to decorate/to adorn something to make it more attractive.
Correct answer: Adorn