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PRACTICE SET 1
Directions : In each of the following questions, out of the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
1. EAGER
(a) Clever
(b) Enthusiastic
(c) Curious (Ans)
(d) Devoted
2. PLACID
(a) Clear
(b) Calm (Ans)
(c) Enjoyable
(d) Dull
3. COMMEMORATE
(a) Boast
(b) Remember (Ans)
(c) Manipulate
(d) Harmonise
(C.G.L 1995)
4. DEIFY
(a) Face
(b) Worship (Ans)
(c) Flatter
(d) Challenge
5. AMENITIES
(a) Pageantries
(b) Privileges (Ans)
(c) Facilities
(d) Courtesies
6. DISPARITY
(a) Injustice
(b) Unlikeness (Ans)
(c) Partiality
(d) Distortion
7. BARBARIAN
(a) Arrogant
(b) Impolite
(c) Uncivilized (Ans)
(d) Unkind
(CGL, 1992)
8. LETHAL
(a) Unlawful
(b) Deadly (Ans)
(c) Sluggish
(d) Smooth
9. SERENE
(a) Solemn
(b) Meak
(c) Delicate
(d) Calm (Ans)
10. GRUESOME
(a) Hateful
(b) Painful
(c) Tragic
(d) Frightful (Ans)
11. SECURE
(a) Secret
(b) Comfortable
(c) Safe (Ans)
(d) Independent
(Railways, 1991)
12. TYRANNY
(a) Misrule
(b) Power
(c) Madness
(d) Cruelty (Ans)
13. OBLIGATORY
(a) Useful
(b) Required (Ans)
(c) Stubborn
(d) Agreeable
14. CONNOISSEUR
(a) Ignorant
(b) Interpreter (Ans)
(c) Delinquent
(d) Lover of art
15. IMPETUOUS
(a) Violent
(b) Resourceful
(c) Pleasing
(d) Rash (Ans)
16. NEBULOUS
(a) Tiny
(b) Vague (Ans)
(c) Insignificant
(d) Inadequate
(SSC Assistant Grade, 1995)
17. WRATH
(a) Jealousy
(b) Hatred
(c) Anger (Ans)
(d) Violence
18. ABANDON
(a) Abscond
(b) Discontinue (Ans)
(c) Neglect
(d) Condense
19. BASHFUL
(a) Vigilant
(b) Confident
(c) Shy (Ans)
(d) Hopeful
20. GARNER
(a) Distribute
(b) Decorate
(c) Preserve
(d) Collect (Ans)
21. LETHARGY
(a) Laxity (Ans)
(b) Impassivity
(c) Serenity
(d) Listlessness
22. VERATE
(a) Scold (Ans)
(b) Judge
(c) Downgrade
(d) Deny
23. MORIBUND
(a) Stagnant
(b) Gloomy
(c) Dying (Ans)
(d) Superfluous
(S.S.C. 1991)
24. REBATE
(a) Loss
(b) Refund
(c) Compensation
(d) Discount (Ans)
25. BEMOAN
(a) Lament (Ans)
(b) Soothe
(c) Denounce
(d) Loathe