Synonyms & Antonyms · NDA previous year questions

2019 20 questions

1. Q162019 · 17 Nov 2019
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   Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four options. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

   His conversations are always $\underline{\text{absurd}}$.

   1. A.farcical
   2. B.foolish
   3. C.preposterous
   4. D.rational
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   Answer: D

2. Q172019 · 17 Nov 2019
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   Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four options. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

   The politician was a $\underline{\text{dissident}}$.

   1. A.agitator
   2. B.rebel
   3. C.conformist
   4. D.revolutionary
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   Answer: C

3. Q182019 · 17 Nov 2019
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   Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four options. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

   He wrote an $\underline{\text{incisive}}$ article on corruption in politics.

   1. A.vague
   2. B.penetrating
   3. C.trenchant
   4. D.precise
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   Answer: A

4. Q192019 · 17 Nov 2019
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   Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four options. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

   Rakesh is an eccentric $\underline{\text{prodigal}}$.

   1. A.extravagant
   2. B.profligate
   3. C.wasteful
   4. D.thrifty
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   Answer: D

5. Q202019 · 17 Nov 2019
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   Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four options. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

   Friendship is always $\underline{\text{reciprocal}}$.

   1. A.mutual
   2. B.one-sided
   3. C.shared
   4. D.corresponding
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   Answer: B

6. Q212019 · 17 Nov 2019
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   Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four options. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

   The debate was highly $\underline{\text{stimulating}}$.

   1. A.arousing
   2. B.invigorating
   3. C.boring
   4. D.stirring
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   Answer: C

7. Q222019 · 17 Nov 2019
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   Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four options. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

   Malaria is a $\underline{\text{widespread}}$ disease.

   1. A.endemic
   2. B.pervasive
   3. C.common
   4. D.rare
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   Answer: D

8. Q232019 · 17 Nov 2019
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   Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four options. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

   The bill received a $\underline{\text{vehement}}$ resistance from the opposition party in the Parliament.

   1. A.animated
   2. B.apathetic
   3. C.fervent
   4. D.vigorous
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   Answer: B

9. Q242019 · 17 Nov 2019
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   He has been $\underline{\text{obstinate}}$ since his childhood.

   1. A.stubborn
   2. B.dogged
   3. C.amenable
   4. D.rigid
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   Answer: C

10. Q252019 · 17 Nov 2019
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    Mahatma Gandhi was one of the most $\underline{\text{prominent}}$ leaders of his times.

    1. A.renowned
    2. B.distinguishable
    3. C.eminent
    4. D.unknown
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    Answer: D

11. Q182019 · 21 Apr 2019
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    Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word 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.

    Ramesh is a very dubious character.

    1. A.shady
    2. B.suspicious
    3. C.trustworthy
    4. D.doubtful
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    Answer: C

12. Q192019 · 21 Apr 2019
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    Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word 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.

    Do not indulge in unmindful activities, please.

    1. A.vigilant
    2. B.careless
    3. C.stupid
    4. D.fatuous
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    Answer: A

13. Q202019 · 21 Apr 2019
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    Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word 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 suffering from a curable disease.

    1. A.remediable
    2. B.treatable
    3. C.terminal
    4. D.operable
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    Answer: C

14. Q212019 · 21 Apr 2019
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    Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word 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 was born on a very auspicious day.

    1. A.propitious
    2. B.fortunate
    3. C.ominous
    4. D.opportune
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    Answer: C

15. Q222019 · 21 Apr 2019
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    Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word 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 has deeper hostility towards Mohan.

    1. A.animosity
    2. B.belligerence
    3. C.malice
    4. D.friendship
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    Answer: D

16. Q232019 · 21 Apr 2019
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    Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word 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.

    His life is rather monotonous.

    1. A.exciting
    2. B.dreary
    3. C.tedious
    4. D.uneventful
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    Answer: A

17. Q242019 · 21 Apr 2019
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    Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word 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.

    Macbeth is a morally repulsive character.

    1. A.abominable
    2. B.attractive
    3. C.obnoxious
    4. D.ugly
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    Answer: B

18. Q252019 · 21 Apr 2019
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    Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word 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 serene beauty of Kashmir had a soothing effect on his mind.

    1. A.placid
    2. B.pleasing
    3. C.tranquil
    4. D.turbulent
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    Answer: D

19. Q262019 · 21 Apr 2019
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    Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word 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.

    Life is transient in nature.

    1. A.brief
    2. B.momentary
    3. C.eternal
    4. D.short-lived
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    Answer: C

20. Q272019 · 21 Apr 2019
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    Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word 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.

    Sohan is a vain person.

    1. A.modest
    2. B.arrogant
    3. C.conceited
    4. D.proud
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    Answer: A