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A
confidential
B
arcane
C
secret
D
public

Explanation

'Confidential', 'Arcane', and 'Secret' all refer to things that are hidden or known by few. 'Public' refers to things known by all, making it the antonym and the odd one out.

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A
veteran
B
amateur
C
learner
D
novice

Explanation

'Veteran' refers to a person with long experience, whereas 'Amateur', 'Learner', and 'Novice' refer to beginners or those with less experience. Thus, 'Veteran' is the odd word.

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A
furious
B
irate
C
placid
D
angry

Explanation

'Furious', 'Irate', and 'Angry' all describe a state of anger. 'Placid' means calm or peaceful, which is the opposite emotion.

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A
commence
B
initiate
C
terminate
D
begin

Explanation

'Commence', 'Initiate', and 'Begin' all mean to start something. 'Terminate' means to end something, making it the odd one out.

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A
interruption
B
disruption
C
break
D
continuity

Explanation

'Interruption', 'Disruption', and 'Break' all imply a stop or pause in a process. 'Continuity' implies an unbroken flow, making it the opposite concept.

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A
quite
B
quit
C
quiet
D
quet

Explanation

'Quiet' means silent or peaceful, which fits the context of a preferred place. 'Quite' means entirely or to a degree. 'Quit' means to leave.

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A
quite
B
quit
C
quiet
D
quet

Explanation

This is a repetition. 'Quiet' refers to a lack of noise. People generally prefer a quiet place for relaxation or work. 'Quite' acts as an adverb.

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A
says
B
speaks
C
tells
D
utters

Explanation

When referring to the ability to use a language, the verb 'speak' is used. 'Says' or 'tells' are used for conveying information or stories.

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A
pathologist
B
neurologist
C
nephrologists
D
cardiologist

Explanation

A 'nephrologist' is a medical doctor who specializes in kidney care and treating diseases of the kidneys. Pathologists study disease causes, neurologists brain/nerves, cardiologists heart.

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A
Faces
B
Lives
C
Minds
D
Thoughts

Explanation

The proverb 'Many men, many minds' means that different people have different opinions. It highlights the diversity of human thought.

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