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GATE Overflow Test Series | Mock GATE | Test 6 | Question: 4
From among the given options choose the one closest in meaning to the given word Impulsive rash deliberate wary impressive
From among the given options choose the one closest in meaning to the given wordImpulsive rash deliberate wary impressive
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GATE Overflow Test Series | Mock GATE | Test 2 | Question: 2
Four words are given of which only one is synonymous with the given word. Select the synonym. $\text{Verge}$ Crossed Slope Threshold Tend
Four words are given of which only one is synonymous with the given word. Select the synonym.$\text{Verge}$CrossedSlopeThresholdTend
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GATE Overflow Test Series | Mixed Subjects | Test 1 | Question: 4
The $\underline{\text{sanctimonious}}$ priest would only believe himself. Which of the following does the underlined word NOT mean? self-righteous pharisaic older morally superior
The $\underline{\text{sanctimonious}}$ priest would only believe himself.Which of the following does the underlined word NOT mean?self-righteouspharisaicoldermorally supe...
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GATE Overflow Test Series | Mixed Subjects | Test 1 | Question: 26
In the event of an emergency, the pilot was trained to $\underline{\text{jettison}}$ excess fuel from the aircraft. The underlined word is closest in meaning to: plummet whip abandon sleep
In the event of an emergency, the pilot was trained to $\underline{\text{jettison}}$ excess fuel from the aircraft.The underlined word is closest in meaning to:plummetwhi...
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GATE Overflow Test Series | Verbal Aptitude | Test 1 | Question: 6
Choose from the options the word most similar in meaning to the given one: Dramatic striking insignificant calm tedious
Choose from the options the word most similar in meaning to the given one:Dramatic strikinginsignificantcalmtedious
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GATE Overflow Test Series | Verbal Aptitude | Test 1 | Question: 14
Choose from the options the word most similar in meaning to the given one: Impulsive impetuous cautious cavernous impressive
Choose from the options the word most similar in meaning to the given one:Impulsive impetuouscautiouscavernousimpressive
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GATE CSE 2020 | Question: GA-2
His knowledge of the subject was excellent but his classroom performance was_______. extremely poor good desirable praiseworthy
His knowledge of the subject was excellent but his classroom performance was_______.extremely poorgooddesirablepraiseworthy
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GATE2017 CE-2: GA-2
There was no doubt that their work was through. Which of the words below is closest in meaning to the underlined word above? pretty complete sloppy haphazard
There was no doubt that their work was through.Which of the words below is closest in meaning to the underlined word above?prettycompletesloppyhaphazard
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GATE2010 TF: GA-1
Which of the following options is the closest in meaning to the word below$:$ Ephemeral effeminate ghostlike soft short-lived
Which of the following options is the closest in meaning to the word below$:$Ephemeraleffeminateghostlikesoftshort-lived
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GATE2010 MN: GA-1
Which of the following options is the closest in meaning to the word below$:$ Exhort urge condemn restrain scold
Which of the following options is the closest in meaning to the word below$:$Exhort urgecondemnrestrainscold
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GATE Overflow | Mock GATE | Test 1 | Question: 2
"He found a $\underline{lucrative}$ assignment." Which of the following words is nearly same in the meaning as that of the underlined word? Good Profitable Excellent Significant'
"He found a $\underline{lucrative}$ assignment."Which of the following words is nearly same in the meaning as that of the underlined word?GoodProfitableExcellentSignifica...
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GATE2017 EC-2: GA-1
The ninth and the tenth of this month are Monday and Tuesday________. figuratively retrospectively respectively rightfully
The ninth and the tenth of this month are Monday and Tuesday________.figurativelyretrospectivelyrespectivelyrightfully
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GATE CSE 2017 Set 2 | Question: GA-1
Choose the option with words that are not synonyms. aversion, dislike luminous, radiant plunder, loot yielding, resistant
Choose the option with words that are not synonyms.aversion, dislikeluminous, radiantplunder, lootyielding, resistant
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GATE2016 EC-3: GA-2
The Buddha said, "Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burnt." Select the word below which is closest in meaning to the word underlined above. Burning Igniting Clutching Flinging
The Buddha said, "Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burnt." Select the word below w...
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GATE2016 ME-2: GA-3
Choose the statement(s) where the underlined word is used correctly: A prone is a dried plum. He was lying prone on the floor. People who eat a lot of fat are prone to heart disease. (i) and (iii) only (iii) only (i) and (ii) only (ii) and (iii) only
Choose the statement(s) where the underlined word is used correctly:A prone is a dried plum.He was lying prone on the floor.People who eat a lot of fat are prone to heart...
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GATE2016 EC-1: GA-2
The policeman asked the victim of a theft, "What did you ___ ?" Loose Lose Loss Louse
The policeman asked the victim of a theft, "What did you ___ ?"LooseLoseLossLouse
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GATE Overflow | General Aptitude | Test 1 | Question: 5
Synonym: prodigal :: _________ nomad gifted child extravagant economical person
Synonym:prodigal :: _________nomadgifted childextravaganteconomical person
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GATE2014 EC-4: GA-3
While receiving the award, the scientist said, "I feel vindicated". Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word 'vindicated'? Punished Substantiated Appreciated Chastened
While receiving the award, the scientist said, "I feel vindicated". Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word 'vindicated'?PunishedSubstantiated Appreciate...
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GATE2014 EC-4: GA-2
After the discussion, Tom said to me, 'Please revert!'. He expects me to __________. Retract Get back to him Move in reverse Retreat
After the discussion, Tom said to me, 'Please revert!'. He expects me to __________.RetractGet back to himMove in reverse Retreat
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GATE2014 EC-4: GA-1
Which of the following options is the closest in meaning to the word underlined in the sentence below? In a democracy, everybody has the freedom to disagree with the government. Dissent Descent Decent Decadent
Which of the following options is the closest in meaning to the word underlined in the sentence below?In a democracy, everybody has the freedom to disagree with the gover...
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GATE2012 CY: GA-3
Which one of the following options is the closest in meaning to the word given below? Latitude Eligibility Freedom Coercion Meticulousness
Which one of the following options is the closest in meaning to the word given below?LatitudeEligibilityFreedomCoercionMeticulousness
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GATE2012 AR: GA-1
Which one of the following options is the closest in meaning to the word given below? Pacify Excite Soothe Deplete Tire
Which one of the following options is the closest in meaning to the word given below?PacifyExciteSootheDepleteTire
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GATE2015 CE-2: GA-6
The word similar in meaning to ‘dreary’ is cheerful dreamy hard dismal
The word similar in meaning to ‘dreary’ ischeerfuldreamyharddismal
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GATE2015 CE-2: GA-3
Which word is not a synonym for the word vernacular? regional indigenous indigent colloquial
Which word is not a synonym for the word vernacular?regionalindigenousindigentcolloquial
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