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Ostentatious is to Modesty as Esoteric is to:
A. Popular
B. Common
C. Simple
D. Obvious
E. Hidden

Answer: B. Common

Explanation:

• Ostentatious means excessively showy, which is the opposite of modesty.
• Esoteric means understood by only a few people, so its opposite would be common, something widely known.

200

Question:
Mitigate is to Aggravate as Candid is to:
A. Honest
B. Direct
C. Deceptive
D. Open
E. Clear

Answer: C. Deceptive

Explanation:

• Mitigate means to make something less severe, while aggravate means to make it worse (they are opposites).
• Candid means open and honest, while deceptive means misleading or dishonest (also opposites).

300

Key is to Lock as Password is to:
A. Computer
B. Security
C. Gate
D. Access
E. Firewall

Answer: D. Access

Explanation:

• A key opens a lock, providing access.
• A password unlocks access to a system or account.

400

Rain is to Flood as Wind is to:
A. Hurricane
B. Breeze
C. Storm
D. Sky
E. Cloud

Answer: A. Hurricane

Explanation:

• Rain can lead to a flood.
• Strong wind can lead to a hurricane.

500

Warm is to Hot as Cool is to:
A. Ice
B. Cold
C. Chilly
D. Warm
E. Neutral

Answer: B. Cold

Explanation:

• Warm is a milder version of hot.
• Cool is a milder version of cold.

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100

Question: Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to the given word:

"Ubiquitous"

A. Rare
B. Unique
C. Widespread
D. Temporary
E. Fragile

Answer: C. Widespread

Explanation:

• Ubiquitous means something that is everywhere at once or very common.
• Widespread captures that meaning best.

200

Question: Choose the word that is most opposite in meaning to the given word:

"Ephemeral"

A. Eternal
B. Fleeting
C. Temporary
D. Delicate
E. Transparent

Answer: A. Eternal

Explanation:

• Ephemeral means short-lived or lasting a very short time.
• Eternal is the opposite, meaning lasting forever.

300

Question: Which word does not belong in the group?

A. Prolific
B. Fruitful
C. Abundant
D. Scarce
E. Productive

Answer: D. Scarce

Explanation:

• All the other words (Prolific, Fruitful, Abundant, Productive) suggest plenty or productivity.
• Scarce means insufficient or rare, which is the opposite.

400

Question: Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to the given word:

"Lucid"

A. Vague
B. Transparent
C. Confusing
D. Ambiguous
E. Mysterious

Answer: B. Transparent

Explanation:

• Lucid means clear, easy to understand, or transparent in meaning or thought.

500

Question: Choose the word that is most opposite in meaning to the given word:

"Recalcitrant"

A. Submissive
B. Defiant
C. Stubborn
D. Resistant
E. Unyielding

Answer: A. Submissive

Explanation:

• Recalcitrant means resistant to authority or control.
• Submissive is the opposite, meaning obedient or yielding.

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100

Question: Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word:

While the professor’s lecture was extremely ___, only a few students managed to understand its intricate points.

A. Tedious
B. Esoteric
C. Superficial
D. Transparent
E. Accessible

Answer: B. Esoteric

Explanation:

• Esoteric means intended for or understood by a small, specialized audience.
• The context suggests the lecture was hard to understand for most students.

200

Question: Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word:

The scientist was celebrated for her ___ contributions to the field, which revolutionized our understanding of genetics.

A. Peripheral
B. Insignificant
C. Pivotal
D. Arbitrary
E. Ambiguous

Answer: C. Pivotal

Explanation:

• Pivotal means of crucial importance in relation to the success of something else.
• The sentence suggests a major, game-changing contribution.

300

Question: Choose the pair that best matches the relationship:

Fledgling is to Experience as Vacuous is to:

A. Intelligence
B. Thought
C. Empty
D. Clear
E. Honest

Answer: A. Intelligence

Explanation:

• Fledgling refers to someone lacking experience.
• Vacuous means lacking intelligence or substance.

400

Question: Choose the pair that best matches the relationship:

Fire is to Smoke as Anxiety is to:

A. Calm
B. Joy
C. Restlessness
D. Silence
E. Stillness

Answer: C. Restlessness

Explanation:

• Fire causes smoke.
• Anxiety often causes restlessness.

500

Question: Choose the two words that best complete the sentence:

Despite his wealth and status, he was known for his ___ demeanor, always treating others with humility and respect.

A. Arrogant
B. Unassuming
C. Pompous
D. Modest
E. Pretentious

Answer: B. Unassuming and D. Modest

Explanation:

• Unassuming and Modest both mean not pretentious or arrogant.

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100

Question: Which sentence uses the word "Obviate" correctly?

A. The new regulations obviate the need for manual record-keeping.
B. His speech was so long it obviated the audience.
C. She obviated to attend the meeting yesterday.
D. The teacher was obviating from the topic constantly.
E. He felt obviate when the conversation shifted.

Answer: A. The new regulations obviate the need for manual record-keeping.

Explanation:

• Obviate means to eliminate or make unnecessary.
• Sentence A correctly uses it in the context of making manual record-keeping unnecessary.

200

Question: In the sentence below, what does the word "Tenuous" most nearly mean?

"The connection between the two theories is tenuous at best, lacking solid evidence."

A. Strong
B. Fragile
C. Obvious
D. Elaborate
E. Reliable

Answer: B. Fragile

Explanation:

• Tenuous means weak or slight, often referring to a connection or reasoning.
• Fragile captures this weakness well.

300

Question: Which sentence uses the word "Assuage" correctly?

A. He tried to assuage his guilt by apologizing profusely.
B. The storm assuaged the roof of the house.
C. She assuages to complete her assignments early.
D. The medicine was assuaging to the infection.
E. The CEO assuage the company’s budget efficiently.

Answer: A. He tried to assuage his guilt by apologizing profusely.

Explanation:

• Assuage means to make an unpleasant feeling less intense or to calm/relieve.

400

Question: In the sentence below, what does the word "Alacrity" most nearly mean?

"She accepted the invitation with alacrity, eager to join the celebration."

A. Hesitation
B. Reluctance
C. Enthusiasm
D. Indifference
E. Annoyance

Answer: C. Enthusiasm

Explanation:

• Alacrity means cheerful readiness or eagerness.

500

Question: Which word does not belong in the group?

A. Prolific
B. Fertile
C. Barren
D. Productive
E. Abundant

Answer: C. Barren

Explanation:

• Prolific, Fertile, Productive, and Abundant suggest growth or productivity.
• Barren means infertile or unproductive, which is the opposite.