A Modern Approach to Verbal Reasoning

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c. brink d. rim
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
obscure = hidden,dark, unclear.
All other words are related to edge.



  1. a. buxom b. plumb
    c. chubby d. obsence
    Ans: (b)
    Explanation:
    obsence = lewd, indecent.
    All other words are related to fatty.

  2. a. cajole b. coax
    c. wheedle d. loconic
    Ans: (d)
    Explanation:
    laconic = replying,expreesing in few words.
    All other words are related to ‘argue into’

  3. a. disaster b. motley
    c. catastrophe d. calamity
    Ans: (b)
    Explanation:
    motley = varigate, heterogenous.
    All other words are synonyms.

  4. a. expidition b. campaign
    c. crusade d. cruise
    Ans: (d)
    Explanation:
    curise = a sea voyage for pleasure.
    All other words are related to ‘journey
    on land, sea with a aim’.

  5. a. renovate b. flourish
    c. thrire d. blossom
    Ans: (a)
    Explanation:
    renovate = remodel, modernize ,
    to make new again.
    All other words are synonyms.

  6. a .bluffer b. notorious
    c. imposter d. fraud
    Ans: (b)
    Explanation:
    notorious = one whi is of bad reputation.
    All other words are synonyms.

  7. a. cursory b. brusque
    c. abrupt d. curt
    Ans: (a)
    Explanation:
    cursory = supericial, casual,hasty.
    All other words are related to ‘ bluntness’.

  8. a. bonafide b. genuine
    c. credential d. authentic
    Ans: (c)

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