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1
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DEMERIT, WORTH, VALUE, EXPENSE

Find the odd one out

A

: 1st means a mark against a person for misconduct.

: Others mean a value

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KINDLE is most opposite in meaning to

SMOTHER, DETEST, ENEMY, DISCOURAGE

A

To KINDLE means to start burning or ignite

SMOTHER means to defeat or extinguish

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The word LEAVEN is nearest in meaning to

LEAVES, DAMPEN, FLATTEN, CAUSE

A

LEAVEN is an element that produces an altering or transforming influence
Answer: Cause

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The word RENOWN is nearly in opposite meaning to

OBSCURITY, VILLAINY, INFAMY, PRESTIGE

A

RENOWN means fame, OBSCURITY is the state of being unknown.

INFAMY means extremely bad reputation, public reproach, or strong condemnation as the result of a shameful, criminal, or outrageous act:

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The word INDECISIVE is nearest in meaning to

DIMINISHED, IRRESOLUTE, OVERJOYED, RATIONAL

A

INDECISIVE MEANS lacking definition; vague or indistinct:

IRRESOLUTE means doubtful

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HAPPEN is to OCCUR as PLEASURABLE IS TO

SUBPAR, BEAUTIFUL, DETESTABLE, GRATIFYING

A

SUBPAR means below an average, usual, or normal level, quality, or the like; below par:

GRATIFYING:tending to gratify; giving or causing satisfaction; pleasing.
(aNS)

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All of the words below are alike in some way.
ENCOURAGE ASSOCIATES FOLLOWERS SUPPORTERS

WHICH of the following can be of the same group?
EMPLOYER
STAFF
ENEMIES
HIERARCHY
A

STAFF(ANS)

HIERARCHY MEANS a system in which people or things are arranged according to their importance.

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the word VINDICTIVE is nearest in meaning to

CREATIVE SIMPLE CHEERFUL VENGEFUL

A

MEANS CRUEL

ANS VENGEFUL

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THE word JEER is nearest in meaning to
PRAISE
MOCK 
CHEER
GOOD
A

MEANS TO SPEAK OR TREAT with scoffs or mocks

ans mock

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MADAM IS TO MADAM
As STRESSED IS TO
HARASSED
DESERT
BEACH
DESSERTS
A

REVERSE THE WORD GIVES DESSERTS

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THE word DEMUR s nearly opposite in meaning to
EMBRACE
CRUDE
BOISTEROUS
FALTER
A

DEMUR means to oppose to something
EMBRACE MEANS READILY ACCEPT SOMETHING GLADLY.
BOISTEROUS: noisy, energetic, and rough:
FALTER: to lose strength or purpose and stop, or almost stop:
CRUDE: simple and not skiLlfully done or made:

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the word ERADICATES IS nearest in meaning to 
ABOLISHES
ALLOWS
REPEATS
PRODUCES
A

ABOLISHES: to end an activity or custom officially:

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Q 
WHICH word does not belong?
MACKEREL
FINCH
WHITING
BASS
A

FINCH

is a type of bird, others are fish.

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The word DEARTH IS MOST NEARLY opposite to
DEATH
ADVANCE
ABUNDANCE
DEFECT
A

DEARTH means scarcity or shortage of something.

ABUNDANCE means ample quantity or wealth.

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words below are of similar meaning. Which word has different meaning?
ALIVE
INVIGORATING
UNRESPONSIVE
VIBRANT
A

INVIGORATING: to make someone feel fresher, healthier, and more energetic:
VIBRANT: energetic, exciting, and full of enthusiasm:

Ans is UNRESPONSIVE

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GLASS IS TO IMPENETRABLE  as CLAY is to
DEPLORABLE
MALLEABLE
KILN
PLATE
A

DEPLORABLE: very bad:

MALLEABLE: A malleable substance is easily changed into a new shape:

ANS IS MALLEABLE

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The word injected is nearest in meaning to
AVOIDED
INTRODUCED
REMOVED
DISCUSSED
A

injected MEANS TO FORCE IN TO A PASSAGE

Ans: INTRODUCED

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The word PIQUE IS NEARLY OPPOSITE TO 
VALUE
GULLY
SMOOTH
SOOTHE
A

PIQUE : a feeling of anger, especially caused by someone damaging your feeling of being proud of yourself:
gully: a narrow valley or channel with steep sides, made by a fast-flowing stream

Ans is SOOTHE MEANS CALM

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SPORT is to LOGO as NATION IS TO
PRIME MINISTER
ANTHEM
EMBLEM
RULER
A

EMBLEM

WHICH is a distinctive figure/sign which identifies/represents something.

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Q 
Three of the words have similar meaning.Find the different one.
EMBEZZLE
NEGOTIATE
BARTER
HAGGLE
A

(ANS)EMBEZZLE: to secretly take money that is in your care or that belongs to an organization or business you work for:

BARTER: to exchange goods for other things rather than for money:
NEGOTIATE:to have formal discussions with someone in order to reach an agreement with them:

HAGGLE: to attempt to decide on a price or conditions that are acceptable to the person selling the goods and the person buying them, usually by arguing:

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Q 
Three of the words have similar meaning.Find the different one.
DEDUCE
SUGGEST
MEAN 
IMPLY
A

SUGGEST means to mention, to propose

others means to produce as a result.

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22
Q 
Three of the words have similar meaning.Find the different one.
mighty
INVINCIBLE
UNCONQUERABLE
VULNERABLE
A

[ANSWER]mighty: very large, powerful, or important:

INVINCIBLE:impossible to defeat or prevent from doing what is intended:

UNCONQUERABLE:
not able to be defeated, or not able to be successfully controlled or dealt with:

VULNERABLE: able to be easily physically, emotionally, or mentally hurt, influenced, or attacked:

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Q 
Three of the words have similar meaning.Find the different one.
VERIFY
AUTHENTICATE
REQUEST
SUBSTANTIATE
A

[ANSWER] REQUEST means something asked for

others means to establish by providing proof.

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Q 
Three of the words have similar meaning.Find the different one.
OBSTRUCTION
IMPEDIMENT
PASSAGE
BARRIER
A

[ANSWER]PASSAGE
MEANS AN act of passing from one place to another
others means hindrance or obstruction

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Q 
DOG is to CANINE as WOLF is to
vulpine:
URSINE
PISCINE
LUPINE
A

[ANSWER] LUPINE IS RELATING TO THE CHARACTERISTICS OF WOLF.

URSINE:relating to or like bears
vulpine: relating to foxes or a fox
PISCINE:of, relating to, or resembling a fish or fishes.

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Q 
find odd one out
EYE 
RADAR
 LEVEL
 STAR
A

STAR is not a PALINDROME(REVERSE READING ALSO GIVES THE SAME WORD)

27
Q 
ARCHITECT IS TO BUILDINGS as SCULPTOR IS TO
STONES
MUSEUMS
CHISELS
STATUES
A

SCULPTOR MAKES STATUES

28
Q

IN A FOREIGN LANG
NAG IMU PEJ means BLACK BUSY ANTS
TOC PEJ OST means BUSY YELLOW BEES
TOC VIK IMU means ANGRY BLACK BEES

HOW is ANGRY ANTS WRITTEN IN THAT LANGUAGE?

NAG OST
OST NAG
VIK NAG
NAG VIK

A

NAG VIK (WRITTEN IN REVERSE ORDER)

29
Q 
The word CLARIFY is nearest in meaning to
ILLUMINATE
RECOUNT
REVIVE
REINTEGRATE
A

CLARIFY means to make clear
[ans]ILLUMINATE means to lighten up

REINTEGRATE: to bring together or incorporate (parts) into a whole.
REVIVE: to activate, set in motion, or take up again; renew:
RECOUNT: to relate or narrate; tell in detail; give the facts or particulars of.

30
Q 
SYNAGOGUE is to RELIGION AS
COURT is to LAW
HOSPITAL is to ILLNESS
ASYLUM is to LUNACY
PRISON is to CORRECTION
A

SYNAGOGUE is a place of assembly that takes place under RELIGION

[ans]COURT is a place of assembly that takes place under LAW

ASYLUM :an institution for the maintenance and care of the mentally ill, orphans, or other persons requiring specialized assistance
LUNACY means insanity; mental disorder.

31
Q 
odd one out from following:
CONCERTO
SOPRANO
SYMPHONY
SUITE
A

[ANS] SOPRANO MEANS the highest singing voice in women and boys.
OTHERS ARE IN GROUPS.

32
Q 
the word PREVAIL nearest meaning to
TRIUMPH
DILEMMA
JUDICIOUS
REPRIEVE
A

MEANS TO BE OR PROVE SUPERIOR IN STRENGTH, POWER OR INFLUENCE
[ANS]TRIUMPH: a significant success or noteworthy achievement; instance or occasion of victory.
DILEMMA: any difficult or perplexing situation or problem.
JUDICIOUS: using or showing judgment as to action or practical expediency; discreet, prudent, or politic:
REPRIEVE: to delay the impending punishment or sentence of (a condemned person).

33
Q 
Three of the words have similar meaning.Find the different one.
INDUCTION
INAUGURATION
DAWN
CONCLUSION
A

CONCLUSION MEANS THE END[ANS]
ALL OTHERS MEANS TO BEGIN

DAWN: the beginning or rise of anything; advent:

INDUCTION
the act of inducting; introduction; initiation.

34
Q 
the word PLIABLE is nearest in meaning to
RIGID
FLEXIBLE
PLACID
FLAT
A

PLIABLE MEANS EASILY BEND
[ANS]FLEXIBLE
PLACID: pleasantly calm or peaceful; unruffled; tranquil; serenely quiet or undisturbed:

RIGID:stiff or unyielding; not pliant or flexible; hard:

35
Q 
the word AUGMENT is nearly opposite to
MAGNIFY 
INTENSIFY
ALLAY
REDUCE
A

AUGMENT :to make larger; enlarge in size, number, strength, or extent; increase:
[ANS]REDUCE
ALLAY:to lessen or relieve; mitigate; alleviate:
INTENSIFY: to make more acute; strengthen or sharpen.

36
Q 
The word TENTATIVE is nearest in meaning to 
INDEFINITE
ATTENTION
TENANT
BELIEVABLE
A

INDEFINITE[ANS]
TENTATIVE means unsure, uncertain or not definite
TENANT: a person or group that rents and occupies land, a house, an office, or the like, from another for a period of time; lessee.

37
Q 
Three of the words have similar meaning.Find the different one.
CLEMENCY
SEVERE
BENEVOLENT
COMPASSIONATE
A

[ANS]SEVERE MEANS critical or serious.
All others mean act of showing mercy.
CLEMENCY:
the quality of being clement; disposition to show forbearance, compassion, or forgiveness in judging or punishing; leniency; mercy.

BENEVOLENT:
characterized by or expressing goodwill or kindly feelings:

COMPASSIONATE: Obsolete. pitiable.

38
Q 
Three of the words have similar meaning.Find the different one.
RUPTURE 
ERUPT
COLLAPSE
RECTIFY
A

[ANS]RECTIFY MEANS TO SET RIGHT OR TO MAKE RIGHT.

Rest all means break or burst

39
Q 
PAEDIATRICIAN is to CHILDREN as PODIATRIST is to
HEART
FEET
ADULT
BONES
A

PERSON WHO TEATS FOOT PROBLEMS

ANS:FEET

40
Q 
the word BOISTEROUS is nearly opposite to
RELUCTANT
NERVOUS
ROWDY
QUIET
A

[ANS]QUIET
BOISTEROUS MEANS rough and noisy.
RELUCTANT means unwilling; disinclined:

41
Q

Three of the words have similar meaning.Find the different one.

YIELD
PRODUCE
HAVOC
MANUFACTURE

A

HAVOC[ANS] MEANS a great destruction

rest all means to produce

42
Q 
the word CHIDE is nearly opposite to
COMPLIMENT
REWARD
CRITICISE
CONDEMN
A

COMPLIMENT[ANS]
CHIDE MEANS TO harass or to express disapproval of.
CONDEMN:to express an unfavorable or adverse judgment on; indicate strong disapproval of; censure.

43
Q 
the word ABSTAIN is nearly opposite to
INDULGE
FLAT
HEED
ENHANCE
A

ABSTAIN MEans to hold back or to refrain from.
[ANS] INDULGE WHICH MEANS to yield to gratify a desire, appetite or whim.

HEED: to give careful attention to:
ENHANCE: to raise to a higher degree; intensify; magnify:

44
Q 
the word HASTEN is nearly opposite to
DAWDLE
CRITICISM
DIVIDE
HATE
A

DAWDLE[ANS] means to waste time or to move slowly.

HASTEN means to rush or to hurry.

45
Q 
the word FESTIVE is nearly opposite to
SERENE
GRUESOME
JAUNTY
DREARY
A

DREARY means causing sadness or gloom which is the answer.
GRUESOME:causing great horror; horribly repugnant; grisly:
eg:the site of a gruesome murder.
full of or causing problems; distressing:
JAUNTY:easy and sprightly in manner or bearing:
SERENE:calm, peaceful, or tranquil; unruffled:

46
Q 
DIVA is to OPERA AS
PRODUCER is to THEATRE
DIRECTOR is to DRAMA
CONDUCTOR is to BUS
THESPIAN is to PLAY
A

THESPIAN is to PLAY[ANS]
THESPIAN is AN ACTOR OR actress in a play.
DIVA IS a singer in OPERA

47
Q 
The word PRECARIOUSLY is nearest in meaning to 
CAREFULLY
BEAUTIFULLY
DANGEROUSLY
HOPEFULLY
A

PRECARIOUSLY means unstable or insecure as to be dangerous, risky
DANGEROUSLY[ans]

48
Q 
the word EXPEND is nearly opposite to
STASH
DISPATCH
CONSUME
EXHAUST
A

STASH[ANS] to put away for future use.

EXPEND MEANS to pay out; disburse; spend.

49
Q

which letter is odd one out in this grp?

A E H I M O Z

A

Z doesnot have a line of symmetry

50
Q 
Three of the words have similar meaning.Find the different one.
PUZZLED
PERPLEXED
ASTONISHED
BAFFLED
A

ASTONISHED[ANS] means greatly surprised.

Others mean confused.

51
Q 
The word SUBTLE is nearest in meaning to 
PROFOUND
INDIRECT
OVERWHELM
UNDERSTAND
A

PROFOUND[ANS] means deep meaning

SUBTLE MEANS fine or delicate in meaning

52
Q 
the word FORGO is nearly opposite to
DESPISE
REVERE
DEFEND
REFRAIN
A

FORGO MEANS TO GIVE UP
[ANS] DEFEND MEANS TO GUARD AGAINST ASSAULT OR INJURY.
DESPISE: to regard with contempt, distaste, disgust, or disdain; scorn; loathe.
REVERE: to regard with respect tinged with awe; venerate:
REFRAIN: to abstain from an impulse to say or do something (often followed by from):

53
Q 
Three of the words have similar meaning.Find the different one.
CRAFTY
DEVIOUS
NONCHALANT
SCHEMING
A

NONCHALANT[ANS] MEANS casual or unexcited.
others mean evil schemes.
CRAFTY: skillful in underhand or evil schemes; cunning; deceitful; sly.
DEVIOUS: departing from the most direct way; circuitous; indirect:
SCHEMING: given to making plans, especially sly and underhand ones; crafty.

54
Q 
The word EXUBERANT is nearest in meaning to 
EXCITED
ALLOW
BELOW
FIGHT
A

EXUBERENT MEANS EXTREMELY JOYFUL

ANS IS EXCITED

55
Q 
MXY DAS ZCI means GOOD LITTLE FROCK
JMX COS ZCI means GIRL BEHAVES GOOD
NVG DRS COS means GIRL MAKES MISCHIEF
DAS AJP COS MEANS LITTLE GIRL FELL
which word in that language stands for "FROCK"?
ZCI
DAS
NVG 
MXY
A

ANSIS MXY

56
Q 
the word IMMINENT is nearly opposite to
SCHEDULED
FATED
UNINTENDED
AVOIDABLE
A

IMMINENT means likely to occur at any moment
[ans] AVOIDABLE means to prevent from happening

:FATED:subject to, guided by, or predetermined by fate; destined.

57
Q 
Three of the words have similar meaning.Find the different one.
ABANDONED
BEFRIENDED
MAROONED
STRANDED
A

ans:BEFRIENDED
means to make friends or be friendly with.
others means isolated or abandoned.

58
Q 
RACE is to FATIGUE as  FAST is to
FOOD
APPETITE
HUNGER
WEAKNESS
A

ANS IS HUNGER

HERE RELATION IS CAUSE AND EFFECT

59
Q 
Three of the words have similar meaning.Find the different one.
ASTOUNDING
ILLUSTRIOUS
EMINENT
EXALTED
A

ASTOUNDING means almost impossible to believe

others mean famous

60
Q 
PAIN is to SEDATIVE as 
COMFORT is to STIMULANT
GRIEF is to CONSOLATION
TRANCE is to NARCOTIC
ACHE is to EXTRACTION
A

ans:GRIEF is to CONSOLATION

logic is
pain to be soothe
grief to be comfort

61
Q 
INDIGENT is to WEALTHY as 
ANGRY to RICH
NATIVE to AFFLUENT
GAUCHE to GRACEFUL
SCHOLARLY  to ERUDITE
A

ANS :GAUCHE MEANS AWKWARD
pAIRS ARE ANTONYMS
AFFLUENT:having an abundance of wealth, property, or other material goods; prosperous; rich:
ERUDITE:characterized by great knowledge; learned or scholarly:

62
Q 
the word WRATH is nearest in meaning to
CALMNESS
 FURY
REMOVE
CONNECT
A

ANS : FURY

WRATH MEANS STRONG OR FIERCE ANGER

63
Q 
WHICH WORD IS ODD ONE OUT
MOON 
EARTH
 PLUTO 
MARS
A

MOON

64
Q 
FIXED is to VARIABLE as  SOLID is to
glass
malleable
hard
rotate
A

PAIRS ARE ANTONYMS
ANS :MALLEABLE
MEANS FLEXIBLE

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