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Verbal Ability - Synonyms

Exercise : Synonyms - Section 2
Directions to Solve

In each of the sentences given below a word is printed in bold. Below it four choices are given. Pick up the one which is most nearly the same in meaning as the word printer in bold and can replaces it without altering the meaning of the sentence.

16.
He has a propensity for getting into debt.
natural tendency
aptitude
characteristic
quality
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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17.
That young is quite sanguine about the result of his competitive examination.
depressed
pessimistic
anxious
optimistic
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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18.
He is averse to the idea of holding elections now.
convinced
angry
agreeable
opposed
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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19.
The thief outwitted the constable on some pretext and disappeared on the way to the police station.
defeated
be fooled
cheated
outmanoeuvred
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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20.
Silence is mandatory for meditation to be effective.
compulsory
necessary
required
needed
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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