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English (Précis & Composition) Paper 2014

English (Précis & Composition) Paper 2014

Q 1. Choose the world that is nearly most similar in meaning.
1) Apropos
(a) Regarding (b) Unexpected (c) Misspoken (d) Idea
2) Bulwark
(a) Conundrum (b) Festival (c) Rampart (d) Confuse
3) Epitome
(a) Volume (b) Essence (c) Summit (d) Deliverance
4) Regurgitate
(a) Assimilate (b) Reproduce (c) Exemplify (d) Study
5) Plutocrat
(a) Magnate (b) Priest (c) Judge (d) Astronaut
6) Inebriate
(a) Dreamy (b) Stupefied (c) Unsteady (d) Drunken
7) Prodigious
(a) Unacceptable (b) Phenomenal (c) Discouraging (d) Vain
8) Nuance
(a) New word (b) Sense (c) Interpretation (d) Subtle meaning
9) Canny
(a) Obstinate (b) Handsome (c) Clever (d) Stout
10) Sonorous
(a) Loud (b) Heavy (c) Sleepy (d) Bright
Q 2. Choose the world that is nearly most opposite in meaning.
1) Extenuate
(a) Alleviate (b) Preclude (c) Worsen (d) Subdue
2) Inadvertent
(a) Accidental (b) Disingenuous (c) Forthright (d) Calculated
3) Ornate
(a) Spartan (b) Blemished (c) Sturdy (d) Counterfeit
4) Flagitious
(a) Cardinal (b) Mercenary (c) Meritorious (d) Askew
5) Malediction
(a) Blessing (b) Termination (c) Parochial (d) Simian
6) Brusque
(a) Gold (b) Opulent (c) Gracious (d) Suspect
7) Verdant
(a) Dishonest (b) Suspicious (c) Moldy (d) Arid
8) Epicurean
(a) Ascetic (b) Slovenly (c) Imprecision (d) Providential
9) Quiescent
(a) Active (b) Dormant (c) Weak (d) Unconcerned
10) Loquacious
(a) Reticent (b) Talkative (c) Garrulous (d) Verbose

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