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These multiple-choice questions (MCQs) are designed to enhance your knowledge and understanding in the following areas: Uncategorized topics .
Chapters
| 151. |
prudent is most dissimilar to |
| A. | simple |
| B. | rapid |
| C. | foolish |
| D. | verbose |
| Answer» C. foolish | |
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Explanation: prudent means marked by wisdom or good judgment; foolish means marked by a lack of good sense or prudence |
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| 152. |
forced is most dissimilar to |
| A. | quick |
| B. | solid |
| C. | trusting |
| D. | natural |
| Answer» D. natural | |
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Explanation: forced means produced with effort; natural means uncultivated or spontaneous |
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| 153. |
acquaint is most dissimilar to |
| A. | alienate |
| B. | luxurious |
| C. | bleach |
| D. | stall |
| Answer» A. alienate | |
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Explanation: to acquaint means to get to know or to become friendly; to alienate means to cause unfriendliness or hostility |
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| 154. |
expansive is most dissimilar to |
| A. | generous |
| B. | honest |
| C. | narrow |
| D. | troublesome |
| Answer» C. narrow | |
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Explanation: expansive means sizeable or extensive; narrow means restricted |
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| 155. |
benign is most dissimilar to |
| A. | malignant |
| B. | converse |
| C. | cautious |
| D. | malicious |
| Answer» D. malicious | |
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Explanation: one meaning of benign is of a gentle disposition; malicious means marked by mischievous impulse |
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| 156. |
foster is most dissimilar to |
| A. | discourage |
| B. | believe |
| C. | heal |
| D. | brag |
| Answer» A. discourage | |
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Explanation: to foster means to encourage; to discourage means to deprive of courage or confidence |
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| 157. |
ample is most dissimilar to |
| A. | complete |
| B. | insufficient |
| C. | quiet |
| D. | supple |
| Answer» B. insufficient | |
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Explanation: ample means more than adequate in size, scope, or capacity, or sufficient, therefore, insufficient is the most dissimilar |
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| 158. |
deviant is most dissimilar to |
| A. | winding |
| B. | careful |
| C. | normal |
| D. | sad |
| Answer» C. normal | |
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Explanation: deviant means departing from the established norm, or abnormal, therefore normal is the most dissimilar |
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| 159. |
abolish is most dissimilar to |
| A. | vote |
| B. | punish |
| C. | avoid |
| D. | establish |
| Answer» D. establish | |
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Explanation: to abolish means to do away with entirely; to establish means to bring into existence |
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| 160. |
forsake is most dissimilar to |
| A. | craft |
| B. | embrace |
| C. | shun |
| D. | infer |
| Answer» B. embrace | |
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Explanation: to forsake means to renounce; one meaning of to embrace is to welcome or include |
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| 161. |
tractable is most dissimilar to |
| A. | invisible |
| B. | stubborn |
| C. | unadvisable |
| D. | special |
| Answer» B. stubborn | |
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Explanation: tractable means easily handled or managed; stubborn means difficult to handle or manage |
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| 162. |
dexterous is most dissimilar to |
| A. | clumsy |
| B. | saline |
| C. | cunning |
| D. | precious |
| Answer» A. clumsy | |
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Explanation: dexterous means skillful with the hands; clumsy means lacking dexterity, nimbleness, or grace |
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| 163. |
aerate is most dissimilar to |
| A. | argue |
| B. | placate |
| C. | suffocate |
| D. | destroy |
| Answer» C. suffocate | |
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Explanation: to aerate means to supply with oxygen; to suffocate means to deprive of oxygen |
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| 164. |
venerable is most dissimilar to |
| A. | impervious |
| B. | constant |
| C. | sophomoric |
| D. | infirm |
| Answer» C. sophomoric | |
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Explanation: venerable means impressive by reason of age; sophomoric means poorly informed and immature |
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| 165. |
rancor is most dissimilar to |
| A. | ritual |
| B. | argument |
| C. | collect |
| D. | accord |
| Answer» D. accord | |
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Explanation: rancor means bitter ill-will; one meaning of accord is balanced interrelationship, or harmony |
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| 166. |
daunt is most dissimilar to |
| A. | calm |
| B. | believe |
| C. | inspirit |
| D. | dispel |
| Answer» C. inspirit | |
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Explanation: to daunt means to lessen the courage of; to inspirit means to give vigor or courage |
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| 167. |
paucity is most dissimilar to |
| A. | excess |
| B. | certainty |
| C. | timidity |
| D. | beauty |
| Answer» A. excess | |
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Explanation: paucity means smallness of number; excess means ample quantity |
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| 168. |
heedless is most dissimilar to |
| A. | heartless |
| B. | attentive |
| C. | speedy |
| D. | unaware |
| Answer» B. attentive | |
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Explanation: heedless means inconsiderate or thoughtless; attentive means heedful or mindful of the comfort of others |
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| 169. |
abound is most dissimilar to |
| A. | rest |
| B. | discourage |
| C. | bless |
| D. | dwindle |
| Answer» D. dwindle | |
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Explanation: to abound means to be present in great numbers; to dwindle means to become steadily less |
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| 170. |
confederate is most dissimilar to |
| A. | enemy |
| B. | confuse |
| C. | wander |
| D. | cluster |
| Answer» A. enemy | |
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Explanation: a confederate is an ally or accomplice; an enemy is an opponent |
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| 171. |
resplendent is most dissimilar to |
| A. | illuminated |
| B. | disarming |
| C. | dowdy |
| D. | delightful |
| Answer» C. dowdy | |
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Explanation: resplendent means characterized by glowing splendor; dowdy means not neat or attractive in appearance, or shabby |
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| 172. |
onerous is most dissimilar to |
| A. | permissive |
| B. | easy |
| C. | unforgiving |
| D. | public |
| Answer» B. easy | |
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Explanation: onerous means burdensome or troublesome, therefore easy is the most dissimilar |
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| 173. |
sagacity is most dissimilar to |
| A. | incredulity |
| B. | belligerence |
| C. | stupidity |
| D. | tolerance |
| Answer» C. stupidity | |
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Explanation: sagacity means wisdom; stupidity means a lack of wisdom |
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| 174. |
dilettante is most dissimilar to |
| A. | puritan |
| B. | professional |
| C. | aesthete |
| D. | conniver |
| Answer» B. professional | |
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Explanation: a dilettante is a person having a superficial interest in an art or branch or knowledge; a professional is a person who engages in a pursuit as a profession |
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| 175. |
unalloyed is most dissimilar to |
| A. | dismayed |
| B. | impure |
| C. | circumspect |
| D. | disastrous |
| Answer» B. impure | |
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Explanation: unalloyed means pure, therefore impure is the most dissimilar |
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| 176. |
banner is most dissimilar to |
| A. | forgettable |
| B. | casual |
| C. | unrestrained |
| D. | unwitting |
| Answer» A. forgettable | |
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Explanation: banner means distinguished from all others in excellence, or unforgettable, therefore forgettable is the most dissimilar |
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| 177. |
discalced is most dissimilar to |
| A. | calculated |
| B. | measured |
| C. | inclined |
| D. | shod |
| Answer» D. shod | |
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Explanation: discalced means barefoot; shod means wearing shoes |
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| 178. |
scurrilous is most dissimilar to |
| A. | honest |
| B. | decent |
| C. | peaceful |
| D. | satisfactory |
| Answer» B. decent | |
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Explanation: scurrilous means given to using foul language, or crass; decent means conforming to standards of propriety |
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| 179. |
pulchritudinous is most dissimilar to |
| A. | pacifist |
| B. | rare |
| C. | smooth |
| D. | unsightly |
| Answer» D. unsightly | |
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Explanation: pulchritudinous means marked by physical beauty; unsightly means not pleasing to the sight, or ugly |
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| 180. |
dyspeptic is most dissimilar to |
| A. | trusting |
| B. | functional |
| C. | euphoric |
| D. | talented |
| Answer» C. euphoric | |
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Explanation: dyspeptic means showing a sour disposition; euphoric means marked by feeling or well-being |
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| 181. |
reliction is most dissimilar to |
| A. | dedication |
| B. | demolition |
| C. | flood |
| D. | problem |
| Answer» C. flood | |
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Explanation: reliction means the gradual recession of water leaving the land dry; flood means the rising and overflow of a body of water onto dry land |
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| 182. |
villenage is most dissimilar to |
| A. | nobility |
| B. | lineage |
| C. | directness |
| D. | dullness |
| Answer» A. nobility | |
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Explanation: villenage means the peasant or commoner class; nobility means the noble class, or gentry |
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| 183. |
craven is most dissimilar to |
| A. | stalwart |
| B. | release |
| C. | distinguished |
| D. | comfortable |
| Answer» A. stalwart | |
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Explanation: craven means cowardly; stalwart means marked by outstanding strength or vigor |
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| 184. |
prolix is most dissimilar to |
| A. | brief |
| B. | exquisite |
| C. | reasonable |
| D. | distinct |
| Answer» A. brief | |
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Explanation: prolix means unduly prolonged, therefore brief is the most dissimilar |
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| 185. |
lambent is most dissimilar to |
| A. | praise |
| B. | present |
| C. | dull |
| D. | rough |
| Answer» C. dull | |
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Explanation: lambent means softly bright or radiant; dull means lacking in brightness or shine |
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| 186. |
subsequent |
| A. | aloof |
| B. | previous |
| C. | following |
| D. | dismissive |
| Answer» B. previous | |
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Explanation: subsequent means following in time or order; previous means going before in time or order |
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| 187. |
abrupt |
| A. | continue |
| B. | laudable |
| C. | anticipated |
| D. | careless |
| Answer» C. anticipated | |
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Explanation: abrupt means occurring without warning, or sudden; anticipated means expected |
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| 188. |
conserve |
| A. | waste |
| B. | silence |
| C. | liberal |
| D. | complicate |
| Answer» A. waste | |
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Explanation: to conserve means to keep safe or preserve, which is the opposite of to waste |
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| 189. |
waive |
| A. | retain |
| B. | snub |
| C. | imprison |
| D. | display |
| Answer» A. retain | |
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Explanation: to waive means to give up voluntarily; to retain means to keep |
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| 190. |
erode |
| A. | compost |
| B. | clarify |
| C. | ignore |
| D. | restore |
| Answer» D. restore | |
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Explanation: to erode means to wear away; to restore means to bring back to an original state |
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| 191. |
recall |
| A. | rebate |
| B. | demonstrate |
| C. | forget |
| D. | despise |
| Answer» C. forget | |
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Explanation: to recall means to remember, which is the opposite of to forget |
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| 192. |
dormant |
| A. | clever |
| B. | active |
| C. | dreamy |
| D. | invisible |
| Answer» B. active | |
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Explanation: dormant means temporarily inactive, which is the opposite of active |
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| 193. |
procrastinate |
| A. | lengthen |
| B. | soothe |
| C. | hurry |
| D. | demolish |
| Answer» C. hurry | |
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Explanation: to procrastinate means to delay or put off, which is the opposite of to hurry |
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| 194. |
docile |
| A. | intelligent |
| B. | unruly |
| C. | unreachable |
| D. | pale |
| Answer» B. unruly | |
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Explanation: docile means easily taught; unruly means not easily managed or disciplined |
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| 195. |
impromptu |
| A. | rehearsed |
| B. | bizarre |
| C. | foolish |
| D. | disarming |
| Answer» A. rehearsed | |
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Explanation: impromptu means unplanned or unrehearsed; rehearsed means trained or practiced |
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| 196. |
denigrate |
| A. | blame |
| B. | hide |
| C. | query |
| D. | uphold |
| Answer» D. uphold | |
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Explanation: to denigrate means to deny the importance of something, or to belittle; to uphold means to support or to elevate |
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| 197. |
bent |
| A. | curved |
| B. | disinclination |
| C. | careful |
| D. | lustrous |
| Answer» B. disinclination | |
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Explanation: a bent is a strong inclination or capacity; a disinclination is a slight aversion |
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| 198. |
solvent |
| A. | soggy |
| B. | confusing |
| C. | broke |
| D. | critical |
| Answer» C. broke | |
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Explanation: one meaning of solvent is able to pay all debts; broke means penniless |
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| 199. |
disconsolate |
| A. | joyful |
| B. | inhospitable |
| C. | anguished |
| D. | rude |
| Answer» A. joyful | |
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Explanation: disconsolate means cheerless or dejected, which is the opposite of joyful |
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| 200. |
brusque |
| A. | cold |
| B. | opulent |
| C. | gracious |
| D. | suspect |
| Answer» C. gracious | |
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Explanation: brusque means blunt in manner or speech to the point of being ungracious; gracious means marked by charm and good taste |
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