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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:

Moderate
  • 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: Establish

6472. Choose the lettered word or phrase that is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to the word in capital letters:INTERRUPTION:

Moderate
  • 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: Continuity

6473. In the following question, four alternative meanings of a word are given. Select the nearest correct meaning of the word given.AGHAST

Moderate
  • 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: Horrified

6474. In the following question, four alternative meanings of a word are given. Select the nearest correct meaning of the word given.INVIDIOUS:

Moderate
  • 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: Unpleasant

6475. In the following question, four alternative meanings of a word are given. Select the nearest correct meaning of the word given.IMPROMPTU:

Moderate
  • 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 preparation

6476. In the following question, four alternative meanings of a word are given. Select the nearest correct meaning of the word given.DISCERNMENT:

Moderate
  • 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 judgment

6477. In the following question, four alternative meanings of a word are given. Select the nearest correct meaning of the word given.FURTIVE:

Moderate
  • 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: Secretive

6478. In the following question, four alternative meanings of a word are given. Select the nearest correct meaning of the word given.BOURGEOIS:

Moderate
  • 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 class

6479. In the following question, four alternative meanings of a word are given. Select the nearest correct meaning of the word given.RUMINATE:

Moderate
  • 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 carefully

6480. In the following question, four alternative meanings of a word are given. Select the nearest correct meaning of the word given.EMBELLISH:

Moderate
  • A. Adorn
  • B. Nominate
  • C. Finish
  • D. Weaken

Explanation: Embellish means to decorate/to adorn something to make it more attractive.

Correct answer: Adorn