Question 1

Directions: Choose the word nearest in meaning for the given word.

Catharsis

sudden happening
outlet for strong emotions
anti-climax
informal discussion

Answer

Correct Option: B

Question 2

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Acronym

poem of sorrow
similar meaning
word formed from an abbreviation
pen name used by an author

Answer

Correct Option: C

Question 3

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Arcane

common place
old fashioned
modern
secret

Answer

Correct Option: D

Question 4

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Antiquated

existing since old times
without a name
obsolete
coming before its time

Answer

Correct Option: C

Question 5

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Deterrent

cleansing substance
defence
restraint of action
warning

Answer

Correct Option: C

Question 6

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Extinct

dull
wonderful
no longer in existence
still in existence

Answer

Correct Option: C

Question 7

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Bowdlerize

to take out words that might be considered improper
give firmness to
use unnecessary strength
cut into two or more separate parts

Answer

Correct Option: A

Question 8

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Coeval

of the same age
duplicate
counterfeit
corresponding

Answer

Correct Option: A

Question 9

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Braggadocio

bribery
boasting
misadventure
sad plight

Answer

Correct Option: B

Question 10

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Prowess

understanding
keenness
eagerness
bravery

Answer

Correct Option: D

Question 11

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Damp squib

insignificant happening
an old technique
unsuccessful attempt
short, shrill cry

Answer

Correct Option: C

Question 12

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Bigamy

biblical reference
having two wives or husbands living
fruit of a thorny shrub
ambiguity

Answer

Correct Option: B

Question 13

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Credence

assurance
belief
credit
preference

Answer

Correct Option: C

Question 14

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Slake

rub
sharpen
quench
erase

Answer

Correct Option: C

Question 15

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Attrition

attraction
suffering
decline
friction

Answer

Correct Option: C

Question 16

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Appellation

ghost
a nickname or title
ultimate solution
beginning

Answer

Correct Option: B

Question 17

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Bovine

an expert
like an ox
meat extract
dim-witted

Answer

Correct Option: B

Question 18

Directions: Choose the word nearest in meaning for the given word.

Baffle

to disconcert
tease
strike
send away

Answer

Correct Option: A

Question 19

Directions: Choose the word nearest in meaning for the given word.

Credence

religion or personal
reliance on the truth of something
gullible
simplicity

Answer

Correct Option: B

Question 20

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Amalgamate

to unite
gather
astonish greatly
frustrate

Answer

Correct Option: A

Question 21

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Acumen

bitterness
quickness of insight
abundance
deficit

Answer

Correct Option: B

Question 22

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Apathy

anger
lack of confidence
odd behaviour
indifference

Answer

Correct Option: D

Question 23

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Divulge

to strip
conceal
explore
reveal

Answer

Correct Option: D

Question 24

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Avocation

the pleading of a legal cause
contradiction
a main occupation
a side interest

Answer

Correct Option: D

Question 25

Directions: Choose the word nearest in meaning for the given word.

Fastidious

overfed
overconfidence
finicky
overaspiring

Answer

Correct Option: C

Description: Vocabulary Test for MBA-CAT Preparation, GRE, English Test, CDS Preparation, SSC, Bank PO, Railway and Insurance Exams Preparation
Number of Questions: 25
Created by: Naresh Verma
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