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Question 41

State Govt. Exams 2019• Full Test

Directions

Choose the word or phrase which is a synonym or nearest in meaning to the word or phrase given below and mark the correct answer.**

Dearth

  1. AOption (a)

    Plenty

  2. BOption (b)

    Abundant

  3. COption (c)

    Excess

  4. DOption (d)

    Shortage

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Shortage

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 'Shortage'.

Key Points

  • The word 'Dearth' means the scarcity or lack of something.
  • The synonyms of the word 'Dearth' are "shortage, scarcity, deficiency".
  • From the synonym of the given word, we can say that the word 'Shortage' is the same in meaning.
  • The word 'Shortage' means falling short of an essential or desirable amount or number.

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Hence, the correct answer is option 4. Let's see the meaning of other given options:-

WORDSMEANING
Plentya large or sufficient amount or quantity
Abundantexisting or available in large quantities
Excessan amount of something that is more than necessary, permitted, or desirable

Additional Information

  • The antonyms of the word 'Dearth' are "plenty, abundant, excess".

  • Example of 'Dearth' in a sentence:

  • Many people died because of the dearth of food.

  • 'Dearth' शब्द का अर्थ है किसी चीज की कमी या कमी।

  • शब्द ' Dearth' के पर्यायवाची शब्द "कमी, कमी, कमी " हैं।

  • दिए गए शब्द की पर्याय से, हम कह सकते हैं कि शब्द 'कमी' अर्थ में एक ही है।

  • 'Shortage' शब्द का अर्थ है एक आवश्यक या वांछनीय राशि या संख्या की कमी।

  • इसलिए, सही उत्तर विकल्प 4 है ।

  • आइए देखते हैं अन्य दिए गए विकल्पों का अर्थ: -

शब्दोंअर्थ
Plentyएक बड़ी या पर्याप्त मात्रा या मात्रा
Abundantमौजूदा या बड़ी मात्रा में उपलब्ध है
Excess ​किसी चीज की मात्रा जो आवश्यकता, अनुमति या वांछनीय से अधिक हो

Question 42

State Govt. Exams 2019• Full Test

Directions

Choose the word or phrase which is a synonym or nearest in meaning to the word or phrase given below and mark the correct answer.**

Mutual

  1. AOption (a)

    Detached

  2. BOption (b)

    Reciprocal

  3. COption (c)

    Unknown

  4. DOption (d)

    Imaginative

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Reciprocal

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 'Reciprocal'.

Key Points

  • The word 'Mutual' means (of a feeling or action) experienced or done by each of two or more parties towards the other or others.
  • The synonyms of the word 'Mutual' are "reciprocal, bilateral, consensual".
  • From the synonym of the given word, we can say that the word 'Reciprocal' is the same in meaning.
  • The word 'Reciprocal' means shared, felt, or shown by both sides.
  • Let's see the meaning of other given options:
WORDSMEANING
Detachedseparate or disconnected
Unknownnot known or familiar
Imaginativeof, relating to, or characterized by imagination

Hence, from the above information, it is clear that the correct answer is option 2. 

Additional Information

  • The antonyms of the word 'Mutual' are "independent, separate, one-way".

  • Example of 'Mutual' in a sentence:

  • Deep mutual respect and understanding developed between them.

  • 'Mutual' शब्द का अर्थ है (एक भावना या क्रिया का) जो दो या दो से अधिक दलों द्वारा दूसरे या अन्य के प्रति अनुभव या किया जाता है।

  • 'Mutual' शब्द के पर्यायवाची शब्द "reciprocal, bilateral, consensual (पारस्परिक, द्विपक्षीय, सहमति)" हैं।

  • दिए गए शब्द के पर्यायवाची से, हम कह सकते हैं कि 'Reciprocal' शब्द का अर्थ समान है।

  • 'Reciprocal' शब्द का अर्थ दोनों पक्षों द्वारा साझा, महसूस या दर्शाया गया है।

  • आइए अन्य दिए गए विकल्पों का अर्थ देखें: 

WORDSMEANING
Detachedअलग या काट दिया गया
Unknownज्ञात या परिचित नहीं
Imaginativeकल्पना से संबंधित

इसलिए, उपरोक्त जानकारी से, यह स्पष्ट है कि सही उत्तर विकल्प 2 है।

Question 43

State Govt. Exams 2019• Full Test

Directions

Choose the word or phrase which is a synonym or nearest in meaning to the word or phrase given below and mark the correct answer.**

Obstinate

  1. AOption (a)

    Stubborn

  2. BOption (b)

    Changeable

  3. COption (c)

    Adjustable

  4. DOption (d)

    Irrational

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Stubborn

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 'Stubborn'.

Key Points

  • The word 'Obstinate' means sticking to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion.
  • The synonyms of the word 'Obstinate' are "stubborn, adamant, uncompromising".
  • From the synonym of the given word, we can say that the word 'Stubborn' is the same in meaning.
  • The word 'Stubborn' means sticking to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion.

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Hence, the correct answer is option 1. Let's see the meaning of other given options:-

WORDSMEANING
Changeableable to be changed or exchanged
Adjustableable to be adjusted
Irrationalnot logical or reasonable

Additional Information

  • The antonyms of the word 'Obstinate' are "flexible, agreeable, compromising".

  • Example of 'Obstinate' in a sentence:

  • He is obstinate and determined and will not give up.

  • शब्द ' Obstinate' का अर्थ है तर्क, उद्देश्य, या तर्क, या तर्क के बावजूद कार्रवाई से चिपके रहना।

  • शब्द 'Obstinate' के समानार्थी शब्दों "Stubborn, adamant, uncompromising" कर रहे हैं।

  • दिए गए शब्द की पर्याय से, हम कह सकते हैं कि शब्द 'Stubborn', जिसका अर्थ में एक ही है।

  • 'Stubborn' शब्द का अर्थ है   तर्क, तर्क या अनुनय के बावजूद एक राय, उद्देश्य, या कार्रवाई के पाठ्यक्रम से चिपके रहना।

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इसलिए, सही उत्तर विकल्प 1 है । आइए देखते हैं अन्य दिए गए विकल्पों का अर्थ: -

शब्दोंअर्थ
Changeableबदले या बदले जाने योग्य
Adjustableसमायोजित किया जा सकता है
Irrationalतार्किक या वाजिब नहीं

Question 44

State Govt. Exams 2019• Full Test

Directions

Choose the word or phrase which is an antonym or the most opposite in meaning to the word or phrase given below and mark the correct answer.**

Revealed

  1. AOption (a)

    Denied

  2. BOption (b)

    Concealed

  3. COption (c)

    Ignored

  4. DOption (d)

    Overlooked

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Concealed

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 'Concealed'.

Key Points  

  • The word 'Revealed' means to make previously unknown or secret information known to others.
  • The antonyms of the word 'Revealed' are "concealed, hid, masked".
  • From the antonym of the given word, we can say that the word 'Concealed' is the opposite in meaning.
  • The word 'Concealed' means kept secret; hidden.

Hence, the correct answer is option 2. Let's see the meaning of other given options:-

WORDSMEANING
Deniedstate that one refuses to admit the truth or existence
Ignoredrefuse to take notice of or acknowledge
Overlookedfail to notice

Additional Information

  • The synonyms of the word 'Revealed' are "disclosed, exposed, unmasked".
  • Example of 'Revealed' in a sentence:
  • Experts revealed that the painting was fake.

Question 45

State Govt. Exams 2019• Full Test

Directions

Choose the word or phrase which is an antonym or the most opposite in meaning to the word or phrase given below and mark the correct answer.**

Frugal

  1. AOption (a)

    Copious

  2. BOption (b)

    Generous

  3. COption (c)

    Extravagant

  4. DOption (d)

    Ostentatious

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Extravagant

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 'Extravagant'.

Key Points

  • The word 'Frugal' means careful in the management of money or resources.
  • The antonyms of the word 'Frugal' are "extravagant, indulgent, lavish".
  • From the antonym of the given word, we can say that the word 'Extravagant' is the opposite in meaning.
  • The word 'Extravagant' means lacking restraint in spending money or using resources.
  • Let's see the meaning of other given options:
WORDSMEANING
Copiousabundant in supply or quantity
Generoushappy to give more money, help, etc. than is usual or expected
Ostentatiousexpensive or noticeable in a way that is intended to impress other people

Hence, from the above information, it is clear that the correct answer is option 3.

Additional Information

  • The synonyms of the word 'Frugal' are "conserving, preserving, saving".

  • Example of 'Frugal' in a sentence:

  • They lived a very frugal existence, avoiding all luxuries.

  • Frugal शब्द का अर्थ है धन या संसाधनों के प्रबंधन में सावधानी।

  • Frugal शब्द के विलोम शब्द "extravagant, indulgent, lavish (असाधारण, भोगवादी, भव्य)" हैं।

  • दिए गए शब्द के विलोम शब्द से, हम कह सकते हैं कि extravagant शब्द अर्थ में विपरीत है।

  • Extravagant शब्द का अर्थ है पैसा खर्च करने या संसाधनों का उपयोग करने में संयम की कमी।

  • आइए अन्य दिए गए विकल्पों का अर्थ देखें:

  • | WORDS | MEANING | | --- | --- | | Copious | आपूर्ति या मात्रा में प्रचुर | | Generous | जो सामान्य या अपेक्षा से अधिक धन, सहायता आदि देने में प्रसन्न है | | Ostentatious | एक तरह से महंगा या ध्यान देने योग्य जो अन्य लोगों को प्रभावित करने के लिए है |

इसलिए, उपरोक्त जानकारी से, यह स्पष्ट है कि सही उत्तर विकल्प 3 है।

Question 46

State Govt. Exams 2019• Full Test

Directions

Choose the word or phrase which is an antonym or the most opposite in meaning to the word or phrase given below and mark the correct answer.**

Vindicate

  1. AOption (a)

    Convict

  2. BOption (b)

    Excuse

  3. COption (c)

    Rationalise

  4. DOption (d)

    Destroy

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Convict

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 'Convict'.

Key Points  

Let's look at the meaning of the given word and the correct option: 

  • Vindicate: To clear (someone) of blame or suspicion.
  • Convict: To declare (someone) to be guilty of a crime or offence.

Hence, the correct answer is option 1. Let's see the meaning of other given options:-

WORDSMEANING
Excusetry to justify
Rationaliseattempt to explain or justify with logical reasons
Destroyend the existence of something by damaging or attacking it

Additional Information

  • The synonyms of the word 'Vindicate' are "authenticate, confirm, validate".

Question 47

State Govt. Exams 2019• Full Test

Directions

Choose the word or phrase which is an antonym or the most opposite in meaning to the word or phrase given below and mark the correct answer.**

Skeptical

  1. AOption (a)

    Suspicious

  2. BOption (b)

    Clear

  3. COption (c)

    Dubious

  4. DOption (d)

    Cruel

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Clear

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 'Clear'.

Key Points  

  • The word 'Skeptical' means having doubt or question claims.
  • The antonyms of the word 'Skeptical' are "clear, certain, sure".
  • From the antonym of the given word, we can say that the word 'Clear' is the opposite in meaning.
  • The word 'Clear' means leaving no doubt.

Hence, the correct answer is option 2. Let's see the meaning of other given options:-

WORDSMEANING
Suspicioushaving or showing a cautious distrust of someone or something
Dubioushesitating or doubting
Cruelcausing pain or suffering

Additional Information

  • The synonyms of the word 'Skeptical' are "disbelieving, doubting, suspecting".
  • Example of 'Skeptical' in a sentence:
  • Even the stock market is becoming skeptical.

Question 48

State Govt. Exams 2019• Full Test

Directions

Choose the word or phrase which is an antonym or the most opposite in meaning to the word or phrase given below and mark the correct answer.**

Fervent

  1. AOption (a)

    Calm

  2. BOption (b)

    Pious

  3. COption (c)

    Abnormal

  4. DOption (d)

    Studious

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Calm

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 'Calm'.

Key Points

  • The word 'Fervent' means having or displaying a passionate intensity.
  • The antonyms of the word 'Fervent' are "calm, emotionless, impassive".
  • From the antonym of the given word, we can say that the word 'Calm' is the opposite in meaning.
  • The word 'Calm' means the absence of strong emotions.

Hence, the correct answer is option 1. Let's see the meaning of other given options:-

WORDSMEANING
Piousmaking or constituting a hypocritical display of virtue
Abnormaldeviating from what is normal or usual
Studiousshowing great care or attention

Additional Information

  • The synonyms of the word 'Fervent' are "passionate, obsessed, infatuated".
  • Example of 'Fervent' in a sentence:
  • Despite her troubled life, she has always had a fervent belief in God.

Question 49

State Govt. Exams 2019• Full Test

Directions

Choose the word or phrase which is an antonym or the most opposite in meaning to the word or phrase given below and mark the correct answer.**

Scanty

  1. AOption (a)

    Abundant

  2. BOption (b)

    Limited

  3. COption (c)

    Ignorant

  4. DOption (d)

    Spiritualistic

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Abundant

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 'Abundant'.

Key Points  

  • The word 'Scanty' means small or insufficient in quantity or amount.
  • The antonyms of the word 'Scanty' are "abundant, ample, plentiful".
  • From the antonym of the given word, we can say that the word 'Abundant' is the opposite in meaning.
  • The word 'Abundant' means existing or available in large quantities; plentiful.

Hence, the correct answer is option 1. Let's see the meaning of other given options:-

WORDSMEANING
Limitedrestricted in size, amount, or extent
Ignorantlacking knowledge, information, or awareness about a particular thing
Spiritualisticas in mystical, psychic

Additional Information

  • The synonyms of the word 'Scanty' are "inadequate, insufficient, lacking".
  • Example of 'Scanty' in a sentence:
  • There is only scanty evidence of his involvement.

Question 50

State Govt. Exams 2019• Full Test

Directions

Choose the word or phrase which is an antonym or the most opposite in meaning to the word or phrase given below and mark the correct answer.**

Desecrate

  1. AOption (a)

    Pollute

  2. BOption (b)

    Purify

  3. COption (c)

    Magnify

  4. DOption (d)

    Frequent

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Purify

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 'Purify'.

Key Points  

  • The word 'Desecrate' means to spoil something which is valued or respected.
  • The antonyms of the word 'Desecrate' are "purify, sanctify, cleanse".
  • From the antonym of the given word, we can say that the word 'Purify' is the opposite in meaning.
  • The word 'Purify' means to remove usually visible impurities.

Hence, the correct answer is option 2. Let's see the meaning of other given options:-

WORDSMEANING
Pollutecontaminate with harmful or poisonous substances
Magnifyincrease or exaggerate the importance or effect
Frequentoccurring or done many times at short intervals

Additional Information

  • The synonyms of the word 'Desecrate' are "contaminate, spoil, destroy".
  • Example of 'Desecrate' in a sentence:
  • The mosque/shrine was desecrated by vandals.