Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four options. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

Rakesh delivered a $$\underline {slanderous} $$ speech.

Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four options. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

Suddenly, the sky was darkened by a $$\underline {gigantic} $$ bird.

Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four options. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

To $$\underline {abolish} $$ poverty would be to destroy the soil upon which mankind produces the virtues conducive to higher civilisation.

Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four options. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

The Arabs who are not in the cities live in the desert throughout the year, shifting from one $$\underline {oasis} $$ to another.