Synonyms & Antonyms · NDA previous year questions

2016 6 questions

1. Q292016 · 18 Sept 2016
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   Directions for the following 5 (five) items : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word or words followed by four words or groups of words. Select the word or group of words that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

   The culprit was \underline{sentenced} by the Court.

   1. A.acquitted
   2. B.punished
   3. C.relieved
   4. D.pardoned
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   Answer: A

2. Q302016 · 18 Sept 2016
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   Directions for the following 5 (five) items : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word or words followed by four words or groups of words. Select the word or group of words that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

   \underline{Thrifty} as he is, he can well afford to live within his means.

   1. A.careless
   2. B.instinctive
   3. C.sentimental
   4. D.extravagant
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   Answer: D

3. Q312016 · 18 Sept 2016
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   Directions for the following 5 (five) items : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word or words followed by four words or groups of words. Select the word or group of words that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

   Do not give him a responsible job, he is \underline{immature}.

   1. A.thoughtful
   2. B.cautious
   3. C.calculating
   4. D.seasoned
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   Answer: D

4. Q322016 · 18 Sept 2016
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   Directions for the following 5 (five) items : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word or words followed by four words or groups of words. Select the word or group of words that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

   I was prepared \underline{to show my hand} provided he agreed to do the same.

   1. A.to yield
   2. B.to shake hands
   3. C.to conceal my plan
   4. D.to lose my ground
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   Answer: C

5. Q332016 · 18 Sept 2016
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   Directions for the following 5 (five) items : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word or words followed by four words or groups of words. Select the word or group of words that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

   Akbar the great was a \underline{sagacious} ruler.

   1. A.haughty
   2. B.cunning
   3. C.rude
   4. D.unwise
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   Answer: D

6. Q302016 · 17 Apr 2016

   Directions : Each item in this section consists of an underlined word in given sentences. Each sentence is followed by four words. Select the word which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word. He handled the machine with $\underline{\text{deft}}$ fingers.

   1. A.delicate
   2. B.sturdy
   3. C.quick
   4. D.clumsy
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   Answer: D