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  • Question 1
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    Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of
    ADAGE
    Solution
    'Adage' means a wise saying. E.g. He remembered the old adage "Look before you leap". 'Mystery' means something strange or unknown. 'Request' means the act of politely asking for something. 'Order' means to give a command. 'Proverb' means a saying. 
    Thus, option D is the correct answer. 
  • Question 2
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    Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of
    MAVERICK
    Solution
    'Maverick' means a person who thinks and acts in an independent way, often behaving differently from the usual way. E.g. He was considered as something of a maverick in the publishing world. 'Reformer' means someone who tries to improve a system or law by changing it. 'Unorthodox' means different from what is usual or expected in behaviour, ideas, methods, etc. 'Novice' means new to something. 'Conservative' means not usually liking change. 
    Thus, option B is the correct answer.  

  • Question 3
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    Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of
    COMMENSURATE
    Solution
    'Commensurate' means in a correct and suitable amount compared to something else. E.g. The agency's workload has increased without any commensurate increase in staff. 'Appropriate' means suitable for a particular situation. 'Beginning' means the start of something. 'Proportionate' means in correct relation to. 'Measurable' means something that can be measured. 
    Thus, option C is the correct answer. 
  • Question 4
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    Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the given word:
    VESTIGE 
    Solution
    Option C: 'Vestige' means 'a trace or remnant of something that is disappearing or no longer exists'.
    'Remainder' means 'the part of something that is left after the other parts have gone, been used or been taken away'.
    This word means the same as the given word. Hence, option C is correct.
    Option A: 'Invention' means 'creation of something that has never been made'.
    Option B: 'Example' means 'a pattern or model to be imitated or avoided'.
    Option D: 'Experiment' means 'a test done in order to learn something, or to discover if something works or is true'.
    These words do not mean the same as the given word 'vestige'.
    So, options A, B and D are wrong.
  • Question 5
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    Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of
    LUGUBRIOUS
    Solution
    'Lugubrious' means sad and serious. E.g. She made a lugubrious face when they asked her about the CA final results. 'Consolatory' means making or intended to make someone who is sad or disappointed feel better. 'Deceitful' means keeping the truth hidden. 'Sleek' means smooth and shiny. 'Mournful' means very sad. 
    Thus, option D is the correct answer. 
  • Question 6
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    Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
    APPORTIONMENT 
    Solution
    "Apportionment" refers to the action or result of dividing/ allocating something.

    Option A: "Allotment" refers to the action of dividing and assigning something to a few people. This is closest to the meaning of the given word; hence this is the correct option.

    Option B: "Bestowal" refers to the act of conferring or presenting something. This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

    Option C: "Delivery" refers to the action of delivering letters, parcels, or goods. This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

    Option D: "Presentation" refers to the giving of something to someone. This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

  • Question 7
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    Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of
    ERUDITE
    Solution
    'Erudite' means having a lot of knowledge that is known by very few people. E.g. He's the author of an erudite book on Scottish history. 'Strong' means powerful. 'Precious' means valuable. 'Learned' means an educated person having a lot of knowledge. 'Courteous' means polite and showing respect. 
    Thus, option C is the correct answer. 
  • Question 8
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    Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of
    IMMACULATE
    Solution
    'Immaculate' means perfectly clean or tidy. E.g. He gave an immaculate performance as the ageing hero. 'Spotless' means without any stop or perfect. 'Dirty' means not clean. 'Shining' means brightening. 'Clean' means not dirty. 
    Thus, option A is the correct answer. 
  • Question 9
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    Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of
    EXTRANEOUS
    Solution
    'Extraneous' means not directly connected with or related to something. E.g. These questions are extraneous to the issue being discussed. 'Shallow' means not deep. 'Superficial' means not showing careful thought. 'Irrelevant' means not of much importance or connection. 'Nonsensical' means silly or stupid. 
    Thus, option C is the correct answer. 
  • Question 10
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    Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of
    JEOPARDY
    Solution
    'Jeopardy' means the danger of being damaged or destroyed. E.g. The lives of thousands of birds are in jeopardy as a result of the oil spill. 'Enmity' means a feeling of hate. 'Danger' means a possibility of harm to someone. 'Adventure' means an unusual, exciting and possibly dangerous activity. 'Magic' means the use of special powers to make something happen that would be impossible. 
    Thus, option B is the correct answer. 
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