Synonyms & Antonyms · NDA previous year questions

2018 15 questions

1. Q162018 · 9 Sept 2018
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   Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words or groups of words. Select the word or group of words that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

   Too many cooks $\underline{\text{spoil}}$ the broth.

   1. A.tarnish
   2. B.wreck
   3. C.embellish
   4. D.upset
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   Answer: C

2. Q172018 · 9 Sept 2018
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   Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words or groups of words. Select the word or group of words that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

   He is $\underline{\text{biased}}$ against the students from cities.

   1. A.open
   2. B.prejudiced
   3. C.liked
   4. D.impartial
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   Answer: D

3. Q182018 · 9 Sept 2018
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   Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words or groups of words. Select the word or group of words that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

   It is easy to be an $\underline{\text{orthodox}}$.

   1. A.idolatrous
   2. B.intelligent
   3. C.malignant
   4. D.heterodox
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   Answer: D

4. Q192018 · 9 Sept 2018
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   Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words or groups of words. Select the word or group of words that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

   $\underline{\text{Permit}}$ me to present you with a book.

   1. A.allow
   2. B.enclose
   3. C.prohibit
   4. D.persuade
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   Answer: C

5. Q202018 · 9 Sept 2018
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   Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words or groups of words. Select the word or group of words that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

   None but the $\underline{\text{brave}}$ deserves the fair.

   1. A.ugly person
   2. B.coward
   3. C.jealous person
   4. D.weak person
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   Answer: B

6. Q212018 · 22 Apr 2018
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   Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word/words followed by four words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word/words and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

   The country's economy must be $\underline{\text{geared to}}$ wartime requirements.

   1. A.subordinated to
   2. B.related to
   3. C.adjusted to
   4. D.unlinked to
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   Answer: D

7. Q222018 · 22 Apr 2018
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   Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word/words followed by four words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word/words and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

   Why does fire $\underline{\text{attract}}$ insects?

   1. A.discharge
   2. B.destroy
   3. C.repel
   4. D.remove
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   Answer: C

8. Q232018 · 22 Apr 2018
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   Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word/words followed by four words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word/words and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

   The party was excellent, and I would like to thank all the people $\underline{\text{concerned}}$.

   1. A.cared
   2. B.attentive
   3. C.dependable
   4. D.uninvolved
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   Answer: D

9. Q242018 · 22 Apr 2018
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   Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word/words followed by four words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word/words and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

   He is very $\underline{\text{serious}}$ by temperament.

   1. A.grave
   2. B.trivial
   3. C.sober
   4. D.stupid
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   Answer: B

10. Q252018 · 22 Apr 2018
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    Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word/words followed by four words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word/words and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

    There are a few $\underline{\text{miscellaneous}}$ items to discuss in this meeting.

    1. A.pure
    2. B.mixed
    3. C.homogenous
    4. D.discordant
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    Answer: C

11. Q262018 · 22 Apr 2018
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    Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word/words followed by four words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word/words and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

    Due to the postal strike, the $\underline{\text{outgoing}}$ mail got delayed.

    1. A.urgent
    2. B.incoming
    3. C.ordinary
    4. D.speedy
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    Answer: B

12. Q272018 · 22 Apr 2018
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    Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word/words followed by four words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word/words and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

    He had a $\underline{\text{fine}}$ ear for music.

    1. A.small
    2. B.close
    3. C.coarse
    4. D.smooth
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    Answer: C

13. Q282018 · 22 Apr 2018
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    Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word/words followed by four words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word/words and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

    There is no $\underline{\text{likeness}}$ between him and his brother.

    1. A.unlikeliness
    2. B.unlikelihood
    3. C.dissimilarity
    4. D.disaffinity
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    Answer: C

14. Q292018 · 22 Apr 2018
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    Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word/words followed by four words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word/words and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

    Cultural $\underline{\text{diversity}}$ in the working place is good for business.

    1. A.uniformity
    2. B.conformity
    3. C.identity
    4. D.similarity
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    Answer: A

15. Q302018 · 22 Apr 2018
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    Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word/words followed by four words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word/words and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

    The company was $\underline{\text{liquidated}}$ within five years.

    1. A.bankrupt
    2. B.closed down
    3. C.flourishing
    4. D.privatised
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    Answer: C