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81.

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

We didn't believe in his statement, but subsequent events proved that he was right.

A.

later

B.

many

C.

few

D.

earlier

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

82.

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

After the dismal performance of the team in the series concluded yesterday, the captain offered his resignation to the president of the club.

A.

poor

B.

sorrowful

C.

minimum

D.

short

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

83.

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

Sunlight and shadow made the landscape a kaleidoscope of colour.

A.

tube containing mirrors and loose pieces of coloured glass

B.

frequently changing pattern of bright scenes

C.

a mixture of black and white

D.

resembling the seven colours of rainbow

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

84.

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

The accident occurred due to his lapse.

A.

trick

B.

interval

C.

error

D.

ignorance

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

85.

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

Lack of occupation is not necessarily revealed by manifest idleness.

A.

easily perceived

B.

easily acquired

C.

easily infected

D.

easily deflected

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

86.

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

On scrutiny, the police officer found out that the documents provided by the landlord were totally fabricated.

A.

forged

B.

historical

C.

prepared

D.

genuine

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

87.

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

In spite of their efforts, the team of scientists could not make much headway to solve the problem.

A.

progress

B.

thinking

C.

efforts

D.

start

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

88.

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

The attitude of Western countries towards the Third World Countries is rather callous to say the least.

A.

passive

B.

unkind

C.

cursed

D.

unfeeling

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

89.

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

The bullet wound proved to be fatal and the soldier died immediately.

A.

grievous

B.

dangerous

C.

serious

D.

deadly

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

90.

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

The visitor had a bohemian look.

A.

hostile

B.

unconventional

C.

sinister

D.

unfriendly

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.