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Directions (Q. Nos. 99-100): In each of the following questions four words are given of which two are most nearly the same or opposite in meaning. Find the two words which are most nearly the same or opposite in meaning, from the below given combinations.

(I) Gregarious
(II) Quixotic
(III) Sociable
(IV) Discernible

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  1. (I) -(III)
  2. (III) - (IV)
  3.  (II) - (IV)
  4. (l) - (II)

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Option 1 : (I) -(III)
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The correct answer is 'Option(1)' i.e. '(I) - (III)'.

Key Points

  • The word "Gregarious" means fond of company; sociable. (मिलनसार, झुंड में रहने वाला)
    • Example: She is a gregarious person who enjoys meeting new people at gatherings.
  • The word "Sociable" means willing to communicate or to engage in social activities; friendly and agreeable in company. (सामाजिक, मिलनसार)
    • Example: He is very sociable and makes friends easily wherever he goes.
  • Hence, "Gregarious" and "Sociable" are most nearly the same in meaning (synonyms).

Therefore, the correct answer is- (I) - (III).

Additional Information

  • Quixotic (आदर्शवादी, अव्यावहारिक): Exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical.
    • Example: His quixotic dream of ending all poverty in the world was admirable but unattainable.
  • Discernible (पहचानने योग्य, प्रत्यक्ष): Able to be perceived or recognized.
    • Example: There was a discernible difference in her performance after she started practicing regularly.
  • The combinations involving Quixotic and Discernible (Options 2, 3, and 4 in its original likely intended form) do not show a relationship of synonymy or antonymy.
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