ASSAM 2013 JTO LICE PART - A (GENERAL ENGLISH)

General English Each of the following questions(1-5) consist of one capitalized word followed by 4 words. Choose the option which is most similar in meaning to the capitalized word.
1) PHILANTHROPY a) Generosity b) Perversity c) Flaunting d) Hatred

Ans: a

 Philanthropy- generosity,benevolence,magnanimity, munificence,generosity

Perversity-

contrariness, perverseness,unreasonableness, awkwardness

mulishness,obstinacy

Flaunt - sho off, display ostentatiously,vaunt.

2) INSCRUTABLE a) Sublime b) Mysterious c) Strange d) Happy

inscrutable - enigmatic, unreadable, impenetrable, mysterious, impossible to interpret, cryptic

sublime - exalted, elevated, noble, lofty, awe-inspiring, awesome, majestic, magnificent, imposing, glorious, supreme; grand, great, outstanding, excellent, first-rate, first-class, superb, perfect, ideal, wonderful, marvellous, splendid, delightful, blissful, rapturous;
3) VIVID a) Categorical b) Detailed c) Clear d) Ambiguous

 Vivid -  evocative, realistic, faithful, authentic, clear, crystal clear,  lucid, fascinating, scintillating;

Ambiguous - equivocal, ambivalent, arguable, debatable; Delphic, cryptic, enigmatic, gnomic, paradoxical, misleading; obscure, unclear, vague, abstruse, puzzling, perplexing, riddling, doubtful, dubious, uncertain

4) FRUGAL a) Reckless b) Law abiding c) Economical d) Unpredictable

5) MUTUAL a) Reciprocal b) Agreed c) Common d) Conjugal

Conjugal - marital, matrimonial, nuptial, marriage, married, wedded, connubial, bridal; spousal;


Each of the following questions(6-10) consist of one capitalized word followed by 4 words. Choose the option which is most opposite in meaning to the capitalized word.
6) EXPLOIT a) Utilise b) Support c) Neglect d) Alert

7) CONDEMN a) Censure b) Approve c) Recommend d) Praise
8) RELUCTANT a) Eager b) Anxious c) Refuse d) Avoiding

9) HAZARDOUS a) Convenient b) Risky c) Wrong d) Safe

10) PENURY a) Pompous b) Luxury c) Poverty d) Punitive