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Question

Directions : In the following items, a pair of words is provided. You are required to select the option that most appropriately describes the meaning of both the words and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.

Imminent and Eminent

The correct answer is
Imminent means happening soon and Eminent means famous and respected

Understanding Imminent and Eminent Meanings

The word Imminent describes an event that is expected to happen very soon; it signifies something is impending.

Conversely, the word Eminent refers to someone or something that is famous, highly respected, and distinguished.

Option Analysis for Word Meanings

Evaluating the given options against these definitions:

  • Option 1 is incorrect as it misdefines both 'Imminent' and 'Eminent'.
  • Option 2 is incorrect, swapping and misstating the meanings.
  • Option 3 incorrectly assigns the definition of 'Imminent' to 'Eminent' and vice versa.
  • Option 4 correctly states that Imminent means happening soon and Eminent means famous and respected.

This pair of definitions accurately reflects the standard meanings of the words.

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Important Questions from Confusable Words

  1. Directions : In the following questions a pair of similar sounding words is provided. You are required to select the option that most appropriately describes the meaning of both the words and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.

    ‘Evoke’ and ‘Invoke’ 

  2. Lose and Loose
  3. Anyway and Any way
  4. Allusion and Illusion
  5. Appraise and Apprise
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