IPMPrepChoose the word or phrase closest in meaning to ELOQUENT.
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An eloquent speaker expresses ideas fluently and persuasively.
Answer: (C) Articulate
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Choose the word or phrase closest in meaning to SCRUPULOUS.
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Scrupulous means very careful to do what is right or accurate.
Answer: (A) Conscientious
Choose the word or phrase closest in meaning to OBSOLETE.
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Obsolete means no longer used because something newer exists.
Answer: (C) Outdated
Choose the word or phrase closest in meaning to CANDID.
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A candid remark is honest and direct.
Answer: (A) Frank
Choose the word or phrase closest in meaning to UBIQUITOUS.
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Ubiquitous means found everywhere.
Answer: (C) Omnipresent
Choose the word or phrase closest in meaning to CONCILIATORY.
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Conciliatory words or actions are meant to end anger or a quarrel.
Answer: (D) Pacifying
Choose the word or phrase closest in meaning to BELLIGERENT.
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Belligerent means aggressive or ready to fight.
Answer: (A) Hostile
Choose the word or phrase closest in meaning to NONCHALANT.
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A nonchalant person appears calm and casually unconcerned.
Answer: (D) Unconcerned
Choose the word or phrase closest in meaning to PERNICIOUS.
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Pernicious describes something that causes harm in a gradual or hidden way.
Answer: (B) Harmful
Choose the word or phrase closest in meaning to REPLETE.
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Replete means well supplied or filled, as in 'a book replete with examples'.
Answer: (D) Full
Choose the word or phrase closest in meaning to FRUGAL.
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Frugal means careful with money and resources. Poor describes having little money, not the habit of spending little.
Answer: (D) Thrifty
Choose the word or phrase closest in meaning to AUSTERE.
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Austere means strict, plain and without comfort or decoration, as in 'an austere lifestyle'.
Answer: (A) Severe and plain
Choose the word or phrase closest in meaning to WARY.
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Wary means watchful and careful about possible danger. Do not confuse it with weary (tired).
Answer: (A) Cautious
Choose the word or phrase closest in meaning to EMULATE.
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To emulate someone is to copy them in the hope of matching their success.
Answer: (A) Imitate
Choose the word or phrase closest in meaning to IMPETUOUS.
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An impetuous decision is made quickly and without thought.
Answer: (A) Rash
Choose the word or phrase closest in meaning to VENERATE.
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To venerate is to regard with great respect.
Answer: (B) Revere
Choose the word or phrase closest in meaning to LUCID.
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A lucid explanation is easy to understand. 'Bright' is a meaning of the related word 'lucent', not of lucid in this sense.
Answer: (A) Clear
Choose the word or phrase closest in meaning to METICULOUS.
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Meticulous means showing great attention to detail.
Answer: (C) Thorough
Choose the word or phrase closest in meaning to DILIGENT.
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A diligent person works carefully and steadily.
Answer: (C) Hard-working
Choose the word or phrase closest in meaning to INCESSANT.
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Incessant rain continues without stopping.
Answer: (C) Unending
Choose the word or phrase closest in meaning to PRUDENT.
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A prudent person acts with care and thought for the future.
Answer: (A) Sensible
Choose the word or phrase closest in meaning to TACITURN.
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A taciturn person says very little. Tactful sounds similar but means sensitive in dealing with others.
Answer: (C) Reserved
These are original practice questions written by Target Campus in the pattern, syllabus and difficulty of IPMAT Indore, IPMAT Rohtak, JIPMAT, NPAT and SET. They are not previous-year papers.