Directions (1-5): Select the word that is most nearly similar in meaning to the word in capital letter given below.
1.SURREPTITIOUS
(a) Deceitful
(b) Savoury
(c) Insipid
(d) Painful
2.PORTENTOUS
(a) Imaginary
(b) Ominous
(c) Demonstrative
(d) Convincing
3.DANK
(a) Taut
(b) Rite
(c) Dry
(d) Damp
4.EXACTION
(a) Demand
(b) Aggravation
(c) Accuracy
(d) Collaboration
5.EXPLICATE
(a) To apologize
(b) To make something complicated
(c) To strengthen
(d) To explain
6. INADVERTENT
1) unexpected
2) unintentional
3) undisturbed
4) ignorant
7. Fortitude
1) courage
2) protection
3) safety
4) similarity
8. Duplicity
1) artlessness
2) deceit
3) strength
4) weakness
9. Fidelity
1) resourcefulness
2) strength
3) weakness
4) faithfulness
10. Vanguard
1) officer
2) flag bearer
3) pioneer
4) race driver
Answers
1.(a)
2.(b)
3.(d)
4.(a)
5.(d)
6.(2)
7.(1)
8.(2)
9.(4)
10.(3)
