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2831. PRE-EMPTIVE
- A. Imitate
- B. Skirmish
- C. Assiduity
- D. Anticipatory
Explanation: taking action before something happens, to prevent or prepare for it
Correct answer: Anticipatory2832. Translucent
- A. Gleaming
- B. Virago
- C. Vegetated
- D. Veneered
Explanation: having a thin layer or coating, often transparent or semi-transparent
Correct answer: Veneered2833. Unmitigated
- A. Raucous
- B. Sedate
- C. Cosset
- D. Unalloyed
Explanation: Unmitigated means complete, utter, or total, without any mitigation or alleviation, similar to unalloyed, which means unmixed or untempered. Both words convey the idea of something being pure, complete, or unmodified.
Correct answer: Unalloyed2834. In each of the following questions,four alternative meanings of a word are given. You have to select the nearest correct SYNONYM of the given and fill the appropriate Bubble/Circle on the MCQ Response Form. Astounded
- A. Acerbic
- B. Staggered
- C. Adroit
- D. Dispassionate
Explanation: The correct answer is: B. StaggeredExplanation:- Staggered means being shocked, amazed, or overwhelmed, often to the point of being unsteady or disoriented.The other options:- A. Acerbic refers to a sharp, sour, or bitter tone, attitude, or language, which doesn't convey surprise or shock.- Astounded (not among the options A-D, but mentioned in your question) means being extremely surprised or shocked, but it's not the correct choice according to the options provided.- C. Adroit means skilled, proficient, or dexterous, which doesn't relate to emotions like surprise or shock.- D. Dispassionate means neutral, objective, or unemotional, which is the opposite of being surprised or shocked.
Correct answer: Staggered2835. In each of the following questions,four alternative meanings of a word are given. You have to select the nearest correct SYNONYM of the given and fill the appropriate Bubble/Circle on the MCQ Response Form. Appraised
- A. Analyze
- B. Bilious
- C. Ignore
- D. Capricious
Explanation: The correct answer is: A. AnalyzeExplanation:- Appraised means evaluated or assessed something, often to determine its value or quality.- Analyze is the correct synonym for appraised, as it means to examine or break down something to understand its components, meaning, or significance.The other options:- B. Bilious refers to a person's temperament or a bodily humor (in ancient medicine), and it doesn't relate to evaluation or assessment.- C. Ignore means to pay no attention to something or someone, which is the opposite of appraising or analyzing.- D. Capricious means unpredictable, impulsive, or prone to sudden changes, which doesn't relate to evaluation or assessment.
Correct answer: Analyze2836. In each of the following questions,four alternative meanings of a word are given. You have to select the nearest correct SYNONYM of the given and fill the appropriate Bubble/Circle on the MCQ Response Form. Boon
- A. Affliction
- B. Relief
- C. Clairvoyance
- D. Defenestration
Explanation: The correct answer is: B. ReliefExplanation:- Boon means a benefit, advantage, or something that brings relief or happiness.The other options:- A. Affliction means a state of distress, suffering, or hardship, which is the opposite of a boon.- C. Clairvoyance means the ability to perceive or predict events through extrasensory means, which doesn't relate to the concept of boon.- D. Defenestration means the act of throwing someone or something out of a window, which is unrelated to the concept of boon.
Correct answer: Relief2837. In each of the following questions,four alternative meanings of a word are given. You have to select the nearest correct SYNONYM of the given and fill the appropriate Bubble/Circle on the MCQ Response Form. Brimming
- A. Abounding
- B. Subjugating
- C. Ostracizing
- D. Vacant
Explanation: The correct answer is: A. AboundingExplanation:- Brimming means being full to the point of overflowing, or being abundant and plentiful.Abounding is a synonym of brimming, as it also means being abundant, plentiful, or copious.The other options:- B. Subjugating means conquering or dominating, which doesn't relate to the concept of fullness or abundance.- C. Ostracizing means excluding or banishing, which doesn't relate to the concept of fullness or abundance.- D. Vacant means empty or unoccupied, which is the opposite of brimming
Correct answer: Abounding2838. In each of the following questions,four alternative meanings of a word are given. You have to select the nearest correct SYNONYM of the given and fill the appropriate Bubble/Circle on the MCQ Response Form. Beckoned
- A. Lachrymose
- B. B.Perspicacious
- C. C.Deterred
- D. D.Flagged
Explanation: The correct answer is: D. FlaggedExplanation:- Beckoned means to signal or summon someone or something, often with a gesture or a call.Flagged is a synonym of beckoned, as it also means to signal or attract attention, often with a flag or a gesture.The other options:A. Lachrymose means tearful or mournful, which doesn't relate to the concept of signaling or summoning.B. Perspicacious means having a keen understanding or insight, which doesn't relate to the concept of signaling or summoning.C. Deterred means discouraged or prevented, which is the opposite of beckoned.
Correct answer: D.Flagged2839. In each of the following questions,four alternative meanings of a word are given. You have to select the nearest correct SYNONYM of the given and fill the appropriate Bubble/Circle on the MCQ Response Form. Credentials
- A. Constrains
- B. Proficiency
- C. Lugubriousness
- D. Propinquity
Explanation: The correct answer is: B. ProficiencyExplanation:- Credentials refer to the qualifications, skills, or expertise that make someone suitable for a particular task or position.Proficiency is a synonym of credentials, as it also refers to the skill, expertise, or competence that makes someone qualified for a particular task or position.The other options:- A. Constrains means to restrict or limit, which doesn't relate to the concept of qualifications or skills.- C. Lugubriousness means mournfulness or gloominess, which doesn't relate to the concept of qualifications or skills.- D. Propinquity means nearness or proximity, which doesn't relate to the concept of qualifications or skills.
Correct answer: Proficiency2840. In each of the following questions,four alternative meanings of a word are given. You have to select the nearest correct SYNONYM of the given and fill the appropriate Bubble/Circle on the MCQ Response Form. Collided with
- A. Ebullient
- B. Accorded
- C. Galled
- D. Esoteric
Explanation: The correct answer is: C. GalledExplanation:- Collided with means to come into conflict or disagreement with someone or something.Galled is a synonym of collided with, as it also means to irritate, annoy, or come into conflict with someone or something.The other options:- A. Ebullient means enthusiastic or excited, which is the opposite of collided with.- B. Accorded means to agree or concur, which is the opposite of collided with.- D. Esoteric means mysterious or difficult to understand, which doesn't relate to the concept of conflict or disagreement.
Correct answer: Galled