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Verbal ability

Against each key word are given five suggested meanings. Choose the word or phrase which is opposite in meaning to the key word.

Q 1: Circuitous

direct
complete
roundabout
obvious
aware

Q 2: Circumscribe

encircle
rotate like a wheel
hinder
encourage
restrain

Q 3: Circumspect

careless
discreet
prudent
guarded
unassuming

Q 4: Clandestine

illicit
executed with secrecy
open manner
surreptitious
indifferent

Q 5: Cleft

split
assembly
wasteful
parfait
surplus