PSEE Verbal Reasoning 3

Question 1

Which word means 'to officially withdraw or cancel a law or order'?

Accepted Answer

Repeal

Answer

Repeal means to officially revoke or cancel a law or regulation, commonly used in legislative and civil service contexts.

Question 2

Select the sentence that is free of redundancy:

Accepted Answer

The meeting will commence at 9 AM.

Answer

'The meeting will commence at 9 AM' is concise; the others contain redundant words like 'back,' 'personal,' and 'together.'

Question 3

What is the meaning of 'FISCAL' as used in government?

Accepted Answer

Related to government finances

Answer

Fiscal pertains to government revenue, taxation, and public spending, and is commonly used in civil service budget discussions.

Question 4

Identify the antonym of 'LOQUACIOUS':

Accepted Answer

Reserved

Answer

Loquacious means tending to talk a great deal, so its antonym is reserved, meaning restrained or quiet.

Question 5

Which transition word best shows contrast between two ideas?

Accepted Answer

However

Answer

However is a contrast transition word used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or qualifies what was just said.

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