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    Question

    In each of the following questions four words are given, of which two words are most nearly the same or opposite in meaning. Find the two words which are most nearly the same or opposite in meaning and indicate the number of the correct letter combination.

    A) Maxim                B)

    Irreverence      C) Knell  D) Derision
    A C-D Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B A-D Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C B-D Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D A-B Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    same Maxim - a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits Irreverence & Derision - a mental attitude showing lack of due respect Knell - the sound of a bell rung slowly to announce a death

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