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6481. In the following question, four alternative meanings of a word are given. Select the nearest correct meaning of the word given. PARABLE:

Moderate
  • A. Impossible
  • B. Sociable
  • C. Allegory
  • D. Suitable

Explanation: Parable and Allegory both mean a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one.

Correct answer: Allegory

6482. In the following question, four alternative meanings of a word are given. Select the nearest correct meaning of the word given. NEOLOGISM

Moderate
  • A. A new word
  • B. Pleasant remark
  • C. Brief summary
  • D. Archaic expression

Explanation: NEOLOGISM means a newly coined word or expression.

Correct answer: A new word

6483. Choose the lettered word or phrase that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capital letters.ASSERTION

Moderate
  • A. statement
  • B. denial
  • C. claim
  • D. unrest
  • E. tiring

Explanation: ASSERTION means: "a confident and forceful statement of fact or belief." The best opposite of this will be denial.

Correct answer: denial

6484. Choose the lettered word or phrase that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capital letters.OBSTINATE:

Moderate
  • A. Persistent
  • B. Constant
  • C. Daring
  • D. Courageous
  • E. Flexible

Explanation: OBSTINATE means: "stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so." The best opposite of this is "flexible".

Correct answer: Flexible

6485. Choose the word most similar in meaning to the capitalized ones. UNAMBIGUOUS:

Moderate
  • A. Stagnant
  • B. Hidden
  • C. Clear
  • D. Muddy
  • E. Grubby

Explanation: Unambiguous means "without any doubts". The most similar word here is "clear".

Correct answer: Clear

6486. Choose the word most similar in meaning to the capitalized one.WRECKED:

Moderate
  • A. Defined
  • B. Developed
  • C. Registered
  • D. Ruined
  • E. Counted

Explanation: Wrecked means "to completely destroy or ruin it" The best option here is "ruined"

Correct answer: Ruined

6487. Choose the word most similar in meaning to the capitalized one.FREIGHT:

Moderate
  • A. Worries
  • B. Luggage
  • C. Instruments
  • D. Foolish
  • E. Uneasy

Explanation: The goods transported in bulk by truck, train, ship, or aircraft are called freight. The closest to this is luggage.

Correct answer: Luggage

6488. Choose the word most similar in meaning to the capitalized one:HARDSHIP:

Moderate
  • A. Wealth
  • B. Blessings
  • C. Gift
  • D. Suffering
  • E. Objections

Explanation: Hardship is a feeling of extreme privation and suffering.

Correct answer: Suffering

6489. Choose the lettered word or phrase that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capital letters.NEGLIGIBLE:

Moderate
  • A. Significant
  • B. Untamed
  • C. Tiny
  • D. Casual
  • E. Minute

Explanation: Negligible means something which is ignorable, minute. The opposite of which will be significant.

Correct answer: Significant

6490. Choose the word most similar in meaning to the capitalized ones.GENTLE

Moderate
  • A. Rough
  • B. Expert
  • C. Heartless
  • D. Calm
  • E. Wicked

Explanation: The word most similar' to the word 'GENTLE' is 'CALM'. Both refer to the relaxed or smooth state.

Correct answer: Calm