Questions based on the types of ‘odd word out’ , ‘odd pair out’ , words relationship (Antonyms,Synonyms etc) are as common in the MBA examinations as any other section.I could not find any verbal thread dedicated to this particular area.In…
Questions based on the types of 'odd word out' , 'odd pair out' , words relationship (Antonyms,Synonyms etc) are as common in the MBA examinations as any other section.I could not find any verbal thread dedicated to this particular area.In this thread,all such questions will be discussed.Requesting all aspirants to participate and learn.
Here goes the first SET!!!:thumbsup:
SET 1
In each of the following questions, one complete pair of words or phrases
and one term of another pair are given.Complete the second pair by choosing the correct term from the given choices.
Q1)
Carpenter : Auger :: Surgeon : ____
a. Stethoscope b. Blood c. Scalpel d. Dosage
Q2)
Memorandum : Memoranda :: ____
A)Strata: Stratum B] Insignia : Insigne C) Alumna : Alumnus D)Bacillus :Bacilli
Q3)
____ : Turpitude :: Courage : Fortitude
a. Depravity b. Turbidity c. Idleness d. Idiocy
Q4)
Implicate : Exculpate :: Complicate : ____
a. Magnify b. Mystify c. Elucidate d. Simplify
Q5)
Malinger : Illness :: Flatter : ____
a. Sneer b. Exaggeration c. Appreciation d. Respect
Q6)
Thor : Thunder :: Venus : ____
a. Harvest b. Virginity c. Love d. None of these
Q7)
Doggerel : Poet :: ____ : Novelist
a. Caricature b. Parody c. Potboiler d. Tragedy
Q8]
Outfox : Cunning :: Outstrip : ____
a. Thought b. Speed c. Bravery d. Wrath
Q9) Olfactory : Nose :: ____ : Tongue
a. Guttoral b. Gustatory c. Oral d. Aural
Q10)
Needle Eye : Thread :: Eyelet : ____
a. Binoculars b. Kaleidoscope c. Detergents d. Shoelace
First of all... A great initiative...
Now
My Answers -
Q1)
Carpenter : Auger :: Surgeon : Scalpel
a. Stethoscope b. Blood c. Scalpel d. Dosage
Q2)
Memorandum : Memoranda :: Bacillus : Bacilli
A)Strata: Stratum B] Insignia : Insigne C) Alumna : Alumnus D)Bacillus :Bacilli
Q3)
Depravity : Turpitude :: Courage : Fortitude
a. Depravity b. Turbidity c. Idleness d. Idiocy
Q4)
Implicate : Exculpate :: Complicate : Simplify
a. Magnify b. Mystify c. Elucidate d. Simplify
Q5)
Malinger : Illness :: Flatter : Appreciation
a. Sneer b. Exaggeration c. Appreciation d. Respect
Q6)
Thor : Thunder :: Venus : Love
a. Harvest b. Virginity c. Love d. None of these
Q7)
Doggerel : Poet :: Parody : Novelist
a. Caricature b. Parody c. Potboiler d. Tragedy
Q8]
Outfox : Cunning :: Outstrip : Speed
a. Thought b. Speed c. Bravery d. Wrath
Q9) Olfactory : Nose :: Gustatory : Tongue
a. Guttoral b. Gustatory c. Oral d. Aural
Q10)
Needle Eye : Thread :: Eyelet : Shoelace
a. Binoculars b. Kaleidoscope c. Detergents d. Shoelace
P.S. - There was one mistake... I guess you meant to write Cunning instead of Cumming... I corrected it... Tell me if i am wrong...
@Spectra: Ok boss. As you wish. 😛 Have edited the post.
SET 1
Q1)c. Scalpel
Q2)D)Bacillus :Bacilli
Q3)a. Depravity
Q4)d. Simplify
Q5)c. Appreciation
Q6)c. Love
Q7)c. Potboiler
Q8]b. Speed
Q9)b. Gustatory
Q10)d. Shoelace
SET 1
Q1)c. Scalpel
Q2)D)Bacillus :Bacilli
Q3)a. Depravity
Q4)d. Simplify
Q5)c. Appreciation
Q6)c. Love
Q7)c. Potboiler
Q8]b. Speed
Q9)b. Gustatory
Q10)d. Shoelace
Set 1
1.c
2.d
3.a
4.c
5.c
6.c
7.c
8.
9.b
10.d
set 1
my take
1.c
2.d
3.a
4.d
5.c
6.c
7.c
8.b
9.b
10.d
my take
1.c
2.d
3.a
4.d
5.c
6.c
7.c
8.b
9.b
10.d
P.S. - There was one mistake... I guess you meant to write Cunning instead of Cumming... I corrected it... Tell me if i am wrong...
Thanks mate
That was a result of COPY-PASTE technique 
One more thing-Kindly dont quote the whole set while answering.You can just denote the Question SET with the SET Number.@aspcat-Dude stop ROFLing and don't quote the entire SET.Else i will spam your inbox with stuffs of similar taste
My takes on SET 1
1. c
2. d
3. a
4. d
5. d
6. c
7. b
8. b (I think it should be 'cunning' instead of 'cumming')
9. b
10. d
Here are some ONE WORD SUBSTITUTIONS - :w00t:
1. One who firmly believes in Fate or Destiny - FATALIST
2. A supporter of the cause of Women - FEMINIST
3. Without payment or Free of cost - GRATIS
4. One who talks too much - GARRULOUS
5. Eliminating or killing of a whole Race - GENOCIDE
6. An office for which no salary is paid - HONORARY
7. One who has exaggerated anxiety about one's health - HYPOCHONDRIAC
8. A handwriting which cannot be easily read - ILLEGIBLE
9. The government run by the mob - MOBOCRACY or OCHLOCRACY
10. A government in which the power is concentrated in the hands of a small body of persons - OLIGARCHY
Tell me if these are useful... Will be posting 10-15 a day...
Thanks mateThat was a result of COPY-PASTE technique
@aspcat-Dude stop ROFLing and don't quote the entire SET.Else i will spam your inbox with stuffs of similar taste
From now on i will keep this in mind bro...
Here are some ONE WORD SUBSTITUTIONS - :w00t:
Tell me if these are useful... Will be posting 10-15 a day...
Ofcourse these are useful
I too will come up with some usual words from time to time.:thumbsup:
Some questions related to phrases -
Choose the correct meanings of the idioms and phrases out of the four responses.
SET 2
1. A bone of contention
a) Bone of a lion
b) A reason for discord
c) Cause of friendship
d) Continued to bed
2. A man of straw
a) A puppet
b) Influential
c) One who has no influence
d) To struggle in vain
3. A white elephant
a) Elephants of Kerala
b) A burdensome possession
c) In disguise
d) A snobbish person
4. Beat a retreat
a) To retire before the enemy
b) To face the enemy
c) To object
d) Feel greatly
5. Be on the horns of dilemma
a) Of the first quality
b) Be very busy
c) To have a choice between two equal evils
d) To choose between two goods
6. Black and blue
a) Painting
b) Severely
c) Together
d) Intermix
7. Blow hot and cold
a) Support and oppose at the same time
b) Firm determination
c) Finally
d) Major share
8. Chicken-hearted
a) Cowardly
b) Fearlessly
c) Festive occasion
d) Sincerely
9. Hand and glove
a) Pass time
b) On very intimate terms
c) Very beautiful
d) Very reserved
10. Make a clean breast of
a) To blame others
b) To discourage
c) To respect
d) To confess one's fault
Post your answers... Will post the answers tomorrow... :
Some questions related to phrases -
Choose the correct meanings of the idioms and phrases out of the four responses.
Post your answers... Will post the answers tomorrow... :
MY TAKE-
1)Option b
2)Option c
3)Option b
4)Option a
5)option c
6)Option b
7)Option a
8]Option a
9)Option b
10)Option d
Nice SET dude.Just one thing-Kindly denote your question set in a sequential order.Like my SET was SET 1,so your SET will be SET 2 and likewise.:cheerio:
SET 2
MY TAKE
1. b
2. c
3. b
4. a
5. c
6. b
7. a
8. a
9. b
10.d
MY TAKE
1. b
2. c
3. b
4. a
5. c
6. b
7. a
8. a
9. b
10.d
Nice SET dude.Just one thing-Kindly denote your question set in a sequential order.Like my SET was SET 1,so your SET will be SET 2 and likewise.
Thanks bro... Will keep this in mind... Just started making contribution to PG... So didn't have much idea...
MY TAKE
SET 2:
1.B
2.C
3.D
4.A
5.C
6.B
7.B
8.A
9.B (a bit confused)
10.D
dese stes are really helpfull...thank u...
My Takes
SET 2
1. b) A reason for discord
2. c) One who has no influence
3. b) A burdensome possession
4.b) To face the enemy
5.c) To have a choice between two equal evils
6. b) Severely
7. a) Support and oppose at the same time
8.a) Cowardly
9. b) On very intimate terms
10.d) To confess one's fault
Whats with b and c? They seem to be universal answers!!!
Set 1
1.c
2.d
3.a
4.d
5.c
6.c
7.c
8.b
9.b
10.d
Two of them are, well, call it a hunch!!
Set 1
1) C
2) d
3) c
4) d
5) b
6) C
7) C
a
9) b
10) a