Meanings of words - Online Test

Q1. Which of the following options is closest in meaning to the world below:
Answer : Option B
Explaination / Solution:

Circuitous means round about or not direct. Indirect is closest in meaning to this circuitous (A) Cyclic : Recurring in nature (B) Indirect : Not direct (C) Confusing : lacking clarity of meaning (D) Crooked : set at an angle; not straight

Q2. The question below consists of a pair of related words followed by four pairs of words. Select the pair that best expresses the relation in the original pair. Unemployed: Worker
Answer : Option B
Explaination / Solution:

A worker may by unemployed. Like in same relation a sleeper may be unaware.

Q3. Choose the word most similar in meaning to the given word: Educe
Answer : Option C
Explaination / Solution:
No Explaination.


Q4. Choose the word from the options given below that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the given word: Frequency
Answer : Option B
Explaination / Solution:

Periodicity is almost similar to frequency. Gradualness means something happening with time. Persistency is endurance. Rarity is opposite to frequency

Q5. The question below consists of a pair of related words followed by four pairs of words. Select the pair that best expresses the relation in the original pair: Gladiator : Arena
Answer : Option A
Explaination / Solution:

A gladiator performs in an arena. Commutators use trains. Lawyers performs, but do not entertain like a gladiator. Similarly, teachers educate. Only dancers performs on a stage.

Q6. They were requested not to quarrel with others. Which one of the following options is the closest in meaning to the word quarrel?
Answer : Option D
Explaination / Solution:

They were requested not to quarrel with others. Quarrel has a similar meaning to ‘fall out’

Q7. Choose the word from the options given below that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the given word: Amalgamate
Answer : Option B
Explaination / Solution:

Amalgamate means combine or unite to form one organization or structure. So the best option here is split. Separate on the other hand, although a close synonym, it is too general to be the best antonym in the given question while Merge is the synonym; Collect is not related.

Q8. Which of the following options is the closest in the meaning to the word below: Inexplicable
Answer : Option A
Explaination / Solution:

Inexplicable means not explicable; that cannot be explained, understood, or accounted for. So the best synonym here is incomprehensible.

Q9. Which one of the following options is the closest in meaning to the word given below? Mitigate
Answer : Option A
Explaination / Solution:
No Explaination.


Q10. Which one of the following options is the closest in meaning to the word given below? Nadir

Answer : Option B
Explaination / Solution:

Nadir in the lowest point on a curve