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) Maverick         

    B) Paucity   

    C) Ostensible 

    D) Unfeigned

    A C-D Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B A-D Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C B-C Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D A-B Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    opposite Maverick - someone who exhibits independence in thought and action Paucity - an insufficient quantity or number Ostensible - appearing as such but not necessarily so Unfeigned - genuine

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