Synonyms & Antonyms · NDA previous year questions

2026 10 questions

1. Q312026 · 12 Apr 2026

   Directions: Each item consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words. Select the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word. $\underline{\text{Lucidity}}$ is a desired quality in effective communication.

   1. A.Clarity
   2. B.Felicity
   3. C.Facility
   4. D.Ambiguity
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   Answer: D

2. Q322026 · 12 Apr 2026

   Directions: Each item consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words. Select the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word. There are four $\underline{\text{concurrent}}$ handloom fairs around the city.

   1. A.consecutive
   2. B.distributive
   3. C.aberrative
   4. D.abstersive
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   Answer: A

3. Q332026 · 12 Apr 2026

   Directions: Each item consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words. Select the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word. The student's striking $\underline{\text{audaciousness}}$ disturbed long-standing social hierarchies on campus.

   1. A.boldness
   2. B.fearlessness
   3. C.timidness
   4. D.insightfulness
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   Answer: C

4. Q342026 · 12 Apr 2026

   Directions: Each item consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words. Select the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word. Effective governance seeks to $\underline{\text{optimize}}$ public resource allocation.

   1. A.upgrade
   2. B.rationalize
   3. C.maximize
   4. D.degrade
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   Answer: D

5. Q352026 · 12 Apr 2026

   Directions: Each item consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words. Select the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word. Our professor was $\underline{\text{perplexed}}$ by the answers we wrote in the examination.

   1. A.misled
   2. B.enlightened
   3. C.confused
   4. D.befuddled
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   Answer: B

6. Q362026 · 12 Apr 2026

   Directions: Each item consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words. Select the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word. The young are easily $\underline{\text{excitable}}$ when presented with strong emotional triggers.

   1. A.composed
   2. B.agitated
   3. C.aggrieved
   4. D.alarmed
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   Answer: A

7. Q372026 · 12 Apr 2026

   Directions: Each item consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words. Select the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word. The official accused of espionage was found to be $\underline{\text{disingenuous}}$.

   1. A.scrupulous
   2. B.duplicitous
   3. C.mendacious
   4. D.perfidious
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   Answer: A

8. Q382026 · 12 Apr 2026

   Directions: Each item consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words. Select the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word. He found the musical rendition by the septuagenarian maestro to be $\underline{\text{listless}}$.

   1. A.wearying
   2. B.unedifying
   3. C.unengaging
   4. D.scintillating
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   Answer: D

9. Q392026 · 12 Apr 2026

   Directions: Each item consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words. Select the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word. He used to be known among his colleagues for his $\underline{\text{righteousness}}$.

   1. A.iniquity
   2. B.ingenuity
   3. C.absorptivity
   4. D.incredulity
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   Answer: A

10. Q402026 · 12 Apr 2026

    Directions: Each item consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words. Select the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word. She had a $\underline{\text{ruddy}}$, open face and an oddly guileless manner.

    1. A.cacophonous
    2. B.cadaverous
    3. C.nauseous
    4. D.bumptious
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    Answer: B