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2591. Choose the option closest in meaning to Fitful

  • A. Irregular
  • B. ● Constant
  • C. ● Trough
  • D. ● Even

Explanation: ● Fitful means not continuous or steady; spasmodic or intermittent.● Irregular means not conforming to a rule, pattern, or standard; not uniform or consistent.

Correct answer: Irregular

2592. Choose the option closest in meaning to Baleful

  • A. ● Auspicious
  • B. Evil
  • C. ● Promising
  • D. ● Well

Explanation: ● Baleful means threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments.● Evil means extremely wicked and morally bad.

Correct answer: Evil

2593. Choose the option closest in meaning to Procrastination

  • A. ● Confidence
  • B. ● Liberation
  • C. ● Dispatch
  • D. setback

Explanation: ● Procrastination means the act of delaying or postponing something.● Setback means an unexpected or unwelcome event that hinders progress.

Correct answer: setback

2594. Choose the option closest in meaning to Achromatic

  • A. ● Spectral
  • B. neutral
  • C. ● Distortion
  • D. ● Having no purpose

Explanation: ● Achromatic means lacking color or hue.● Neutral means neither positive nor negative; unbiased or impartial.

Correct answer: neutral

2595. Choose the similar word: 'RED HERRING'

  • A. Outstripp
  • B. Jaded
  • C. Divagation
  • D. Sassy

Explanation: A "red herring" means something that distracts or diverts attention from the main issue, which is close in meaning to "divagation" (wandering or deviation from the main point).

Correct answer: Divagation

2596. Choose the similar word: 'REGNANT'

  • A. Invincible
  • B. Omnipresent
  • C. Omnifarious
  • D. Zone

Explanation: "Regnant" means reigning, ruling, or dominant, which is closest in sense to "invincible" (too powerful to be defeated).

Correct answer: Invincible

2597. Choose the similar word: 'SARONG'

  • A. Kilt
  • B. Gable
  • C. Attire
  • D. Cardigan

Explanation: A "sarong" is a Southeast Asian garment and a "kilt" is a Scottish garment, both made from cloth wrapped around the waist and worn like a skirt, making them similar traditional garments.

Correct answer: Kilt

2598. Choose the similar word: 'FILIGREE'

  • A. Ergot
  • B. Lattice
  • C. Siege
  • D. Flustered

Explanation: "Filigree" is a decorative metalwork technique that involves twisting and shaping thin threads of metal into intricate designs, often used in jewelry and ornamental work. A "lattice" is a pattern made with crisscrossed strips, like a net or framework. Both show fine and detailed designs with crossing lines.

Correct answer: Lattice

2599. Choose the similar word: 'ESCHEW'

  • A. Pandemic
  • B. Quorum
  • C. Flicker
  • D. Abjure

Explanation: "Eschew" means to deliberately avoid or abstain from something. "Abjure" means to disown or disavow something. Both "eschew" and "abjure" imply a sense of renunciation or avoidance.

Correct answer: Abjure

2600. Choose the similar word: 'EVANESCENT'

  • A. Fugacious
  • B. Assignation
  • C. Bubbling
  • D. Reclusive

Explanation: "Evanescent" means lasting for a very short time."Fugacious" also means short lived or fleeting.Both words show the idea of something that does not last long.

Correct answer: Fugacious