Graduate Trainee Verbal Ability Access Bank Job
Graduate Trainee Verbal Ability Access Bank Job
Question 141
Choose the word or phrase which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capitals.
PILLORY:
PILLORY:
To 'pillory' someone means to publicly criticise or ridicule them. The opposite would involve praising or glorifying them.
'Exalt' means to praise highly or hold in high regard, which is the direct antonym of 'pillory'.
'Exalt' means to praise highly or hold in high regard, which is the direct antonym of 'pillory'.
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Question 142
Choose the word or phrase which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capitals.
UNTOWARD:
UNTOWARD:
'Untoward' means unfavourable, inconvenient, or improper. Its opposite would therefore mean pleasant, positive, or suitable.
'Favourable' directly conveys the sense of something beneficial or auspicious, making it the antonym of 'untoward'.
'Favourable' directly conveys the sense of something beneficial or auspicious, making it the antonym of 'untoward'.
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Question 143
Each of the questions below consists of two words that have a certain relationship to each other.
Select the pair of words.
ANGLE : DECATE
Select the pair of words.
ANGLE : DECATE
An 'angle' is measured in 'degrees'. Similarly, an 'area' is measured in 'square inches'.
The relationship is one of measurement, where the first term represents the quantity being measured, and the second represents the unit of measurement.
The relationship is one of measurement, where the first term represents the quantity being measured, and the second represents the unit of measurement.
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Question 144
Each of the questions below consists of two words that have a certain relationship to each other.
Select the pair of words.
CONFIRMED : INVETERATE
Select the pair of words.
CONFIRMED : INVETERATE
The word 'confirmed' and 'inveterate' both describe something established or habitual, particularly in behaviour or practice.
Likewise, 'immature' and 'callow' share a similar meaning, both referring to inexperience or lack of maturity.
This is a synonym relationship.
Likewise, 'immature' and 'callow' share a similar meaning, both referring to inexperience or lack of maturity.
This is a synonym relationship.
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Question 145
Each of the questions below consists of two words that have a certain relationship to each other.
Select the pair of words.
LULLABY : BARCAROLE
Select the pair of words.
LULLABY : BARCAROLE
A 'lullaby' is a song sung to soothe a baby in a cradle, while a 'barcarole' is a song sung by Venetian gondoliers.
In both cases, the first item is a song associated with the second object ('cradle' and 'gondola').
In both cases, the first item is a song associated with the second object ('cradle' and 'gondola').
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Question 146
Each of the questions below consists of two words that have a certain relationship to each other.
Select the pair of words.
ZOOLOGY : ANIMALS
Select the pair of words.
ZOOLOGY : ANIMALS
'Zoology' is the study of 'animals'. Similarly, 'botany' is the study of 'plants'.
The relationship is one of a scientific field and its subject matter.
The relationship is one of a scientific field and its subject matter.
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Question 147
Each of the questions below consists of two words that have a certain relationship to each other.
Select the pair of words.
DORY : VAN
Select the pair of words.
DORY : VAN
A 'dory' is a small boat, just as a 'van' is a small vehicle. Both serve as smaller transport versions in their respective domains — water and land.
Therefore, 'freighter : caisson' does not fit as accurately as 'fish : vehicle' does not reflect the same functional comparison.
The correct relationship is between 'freighter' (large ship) and 'caisson' (large water vessel component), both related to transport systems.
Therefore, 'freighter : caisson' does not fit as accurately as 'fish : vehicle' does not reflect the same functional comparison.
The correct relationship is between 'freighter' (large ship) and 'caisson' (large water vessel component), both related to transport systems.
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Question 148
Each of the questions below consists of two words that have a certain relationship to each other.
Select the pair of words.
PARQUET : WOOD
Select the pair of words.
PARQUET : WOOD
'Parquet' refers to a patterned wooden flooring, and its material is 'wood'.
Similarly, a 'mosaic' is made of pieces of 'glass' (or stone, etc.).
Both relationships express the material composition of an art or structure.
Similarly, a 'mosaic' is made of pieces of 'glass' (or stone, etc.).
Both relationships express the material composition of an art or structure.
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Question 149
Each of the questions below consists of two words that have a certain relationship to each other.
Select the pair of words.
SAW : CARPENTER
Select the pair of words.
SAW : CARPENTER
A 'saw' is a tool used by a 'carpenter'. Similarly, 'scissors' is a tool used by a 'tailor'.
The relationship is that of a professional and their tool of trade.
The relationship is that of a professional and their tool of trade.
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Question 150
Each of the questions below consists of two words that have a certain relationship to each other.
Select the pair of words.
LURK : WAIT
Select the pair of words.
LURK : WAIT
To 'lurk' means to wait secretly or to remain hidden with a purpose. Similarly, 'abscond' means to depart secretly, especially to avoid detection or capture.
Both express secrecy and concealment in action.
Both express secrecy and concealment in action.


