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3001. Select the nearest correct meaning of the given word; Indolently

  • A. Lazily
  • B. Indecently
  • C. Ideally
  • D. Gaily

Explanation: Lazily is the correct meaning for indolently, as it accurately conveys the idea of something being done in a lazy or idle manner, showing a lack of effort or energy.

Correct answer: Lazily

3002. In each of the following question, four alternative meanings of a word are given. You have to select the nearest correct meaning of the given word and fill the appropriate circle on the mcq Response Form.Perish

  • A. Furious
  • B. Come to death
  • C. Secret
  • D. Frustrated

Explanation: "Come to death" is the correct meaning for perish, as it accurately conveys the idea of dying or ceasing to exist, often due to natural causes or other circumstances.Furious refers to being extremely angry, enraged, or incensed, and is not synonymous with perish.This is also not an accurate meaning for perish. Secret refers to something being concealed, hidden, or not revealed, and is not synonymous with perish.Frustrated refers to being dissatisfied, disappointed, or thwarted in achieving a desired outcome, and is not synonymous with perish.

Correct answer: Come to death

3003. In each of the following question, four alternative meanings of a word are given. You have to select the nearest correct meaning of the given word and fill the appropriate circle on the mcq Response Form.Doze

  • A. Dogged
  • B. Diet
  • C. Sleep
  • D. Medicine to be taken

Explanation: Doze off is often used to describe someone who has fallen asleep.Dogged refers to being persistent, determined, or stubborn in pursuing a goal or task, and is not synonymous with doze.Diet refers to the food and drink regularly consumed by a person or animal, and is not synonymous with doze."Medicine to be taken" typically refers to a specific type of medication or treatment that is administered orally or through other means, and is not synonymous with doze.

Correct answer: Sleep

3004. In each of the following question, four alternative meanings of a word are given. You have to select the NEAREST CORRECT MEANING of the given word and fill the appropriate Circle on the MCQ Response Form.AGHAST

  • A. Critical
  • B. Reluctant
  • C. Happy
  • D. Horrified

Explanation: Explanation:Aghast means filled with horror or shock.Horrified also means feeling or showing horror; shockingly dreadful. So, D is the correct option.This option is not correct because critical means expressing adverse or disapproving comments or judgments.This option is incorrect because reluctant means unwilling and hesitant, disinclined.This option is also incorrect because happy means feeling or showing pleasure or contentment.

Correct answer: Horrified

3005. In each of the following question, four alternative meanings of a word are given. You have to select the NEAREST CORRECT MEANING of the given word and fill the appropriate Circle on the MCQ Response Form.INVIDIOUS

  • A. Unbreakable
  • B. Interesting
  • C. Unpleasant
  • D. Fair

Explanation: Explanation:Invidious means something that would cause resentment or anger in others. So, unpleasant is the correct answer.OPTION A: means that something cannot be broken and is not related to the meaning of "invidious."OPTION B: This means something engaging or captivating, and is not related to the meaning of "invidious."OPTION D: means that something is just or impartial and is not related to the meaning of "invidious."

Correct answer: Unpleasant

3006. In each of the following question, four alternative meanings of a word are given. You have to select the NEAREST CORRECT MEANING of the given word and fill the appropriate Circle on the MCQ Response Form.IMPROMPTU

  • A. Arriving at the right time
  • B. Showing signs of being good
  • C. Done without preparation
  • D. Wretched

Explanation: Explanation:This is the correct definition of "impromptu". It means something that is done or said without preparation or planning.OPTION A: This definition is not accurate for 'impromptu'.OPTION B: This definition is also not accurate for 'impromptu'.OPTION D: This definition is also not accurate for 'impromptu'.

Correct answer: Done without preparation

3007. In each of the following question, four alternative meanings of a word are given. You have to select the NEAREST CORRECT MEANING of the given word and fill the appropriate Circle on the MCQ Response Form.DISCERNMENT

  • A. A system of controfling a country
  • B. The ability to show good judgement
  • C. The act of encouraging somebody
  • D. The ability to show no concern

Explanation: Explanation:This is the correct definition of "discernment". It refers to the ability to judge well or to perceive things accurately and make good decisions.This is the definition of "governance" or "government", not "discernment".This definition does not match the word "discernment".This definition is not related to the meaning of "discernment"

Correct answer: The ability to show good judgement

3008. In each of the following question, four alternative meanings of a word are given. You have to select the NEAREST CORRECT MEANING of the given word and fill the appropriate Circle on the MCQ Response Form.NEOLOGISM

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

Explanation: Explanation:A new word refers to a recently created or invented word, or a word that has taken on a new meaning over time. So, A is the correct answer. This option does not relate to the meaning of "neologism". This option also does not relate to the meaning of "neologism". This option also does not relate to the meaning of "neologism".

Correct answer: A new word

3009. 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.Bourgeois is often mistakenly used to refer to people of considerable wealth or status, possibly because the French pronunciation causes us to associate it with opulence, yet the word is of decidedly middle-class origins.

Correct answer: Belonging to the middle class

3010. In each of the following question, four alternative meanings of a word are given. You have to select the NEAREST CORRECT MEANING of the given word and fill the appropriate Circle on the MCQ Response Form.RUMINATE

  • A. Eat greedily
  • B. Think deeply
  • C. Work lazily
  • D. Run fast

Explanation: Explanation:This is the correct definition of "ruminate". It means to think deeply and carefully about something, often over a long period of time. This definition is incorrect for the word "ruminate". This definition is also incorrect for the word "ruminate". This definition is also incorrect for the word "ruminate".

Correct answer: Think deeply