Test-Series - verbal

Test Number 6/42

Q: Mike has a new job, and he starts next week. Sue has a new job, and she starts next week.
A. Mike has a new job, and he starts next week.
B. No error
C. Mike and Sue have new jobs.
D. Mike and Sue have new jobs, and they start next week.
Solution: The correct answer is:
Mike and Sue have new jobs, and they start next week.
Q: lure is most similar to
A. tickle
B. resist
C. resist
D. decoy
Solution: a lure is used to attract animals into a trap, like a decoy

The correct answer is: decoy
Q: isolation is most similar to
A. disease
B. plentitude
C. fear
D. solitude
Solution: isolation means the state of being alone or withdrawn, or solitude

The correct answer is: solitude
Q: punctual is most dissimilar to
A. tardy
B. sloppy
C. precious
D. close
Solution: punctual means on time; tardy means late

The correct answer is: tardy
Q: delirious is most similar to
A. manic
B. suspicious
C. tasty
D. calm
Solution: The correct answer is: manic
Q: infirm is most similar to
A. short
B. hospital
C. weak
D. fortitude
Solution: infirm means feeble from age, or weak

The correct answer is: weak
Q: cautious is most dissimilar to
A. reckless
B. reasonable
C. illogical
D. careful
Solution: cautious means careful; reckless means lacking caution

The correct answer is: reckless
Q: brawny is most opposite to
A. weak
B. pale
C. swift
D. strong
Solution: brawny means muscled or strong, therefore weak is the opposite

The correct answer is: weak
Q: flaunt is most opposite to
A. regard
B. propose
C. sink
D. hide
Solution: to flaunt means to display showily, or to show off, therefore hide is the opposite

The correct answer is: hide
Q: sullen is most opposite to
A. risen
B. clean
C. cheerful
D. dirty
Solution: sullen means showing a disagreeable mood, or lacking cheer, therefore cheerful is the opposite

The correct answer is: cheerful

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