Synonyms & Antonyms · NDA previous year questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words or group of words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the answer sheet accordingly. All human beings are $\underline{\text{fallible}}$

1. A.frail
2. B.erring
3. C.mortal
4. D.perfect

Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words or group of words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the answer sheet accordingly. His words were $\underline{\text{vague}}$

1. A.identical
2. B.obscure
3. C.precise
4. D.imperceptible

Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words or group of words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the answer sheet accordingly. She performed all her duties $\underline{\text{conscientiously}}$

1. A.assiduously
2. B.carelessly
3. C.painstakingly
4. D.scrupulously

Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words or group of words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the answer sheet accordingly. These risks are $\underline{\text{incidental}}$ to the work of a firefighter

1. A.essential
2. B.adventitious
3. C.serendipitous
4. D.subsidiary

Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words or group of words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the answer sheet accordingly. She has always been $\underline{\text{disdainful}}$ of poor people

1. A.reverential
2. B.derisive
3. C.supercilious
4. D.insolent

Directions: 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 and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly. Many metals are $\underline{\text{malleable}}$ in nature and property.

1. A.hard
2. B.strong
3. C.tender
4. D.weak

Directions: 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 and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly. To $\underline{\text{neglect}}$ a warning is to invite danger.

1. A.disregard
2. B.ignore
3. C.regard
4. D.overlook

Directions: 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 and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly. His $\underline{\text{ostentatious}}$ behaviour surprised everyone.

1. A.tawdry
2. B.modest
3. C.gaudy
4. D.apparent

Directions: 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 and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly. The experience of Covid Pandemic was $\underline{\text{excruciating}}$ for much of the population.

1. A.gnawing
2. B.gruelling
3. C.harrowing
4. D.mild

Directions: 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 and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly. A trip to the hills was $\underline{\text{refreshing}}$.

1. A.conniving
2. B.wearying
3. C.revivifying
4. D.rejuvenating

Directions: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four options, (a), (b), (c) and (d). Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly. The parental support can $\underline{\text{fortify}}$ a child's learning.

1. A.weaken
2. B.encourage
3. C.brace
4. D.strengthen

Directions: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four options, (a), (b), (c) and (d). Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly. Now we can have another $\underline{\text{dazzling}}$ thought, as an outcome of my brilliant research!

1. A.splendid
2. B.murky
3. C.dazing
4. D.fulgent

Directions: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four options, (a), (b), (c) and (d). Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly. The group held some $\underline{\text{clandestine}}$ meetings to resolve the matter.

1. A.secret
2. B.covert
3. C.sneaky
4. D.public

Directions:Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response accordingly. In the winters, the countryside view is $\underline{\text{bleak}}$ and the house is drafty.

1. A.cheerless
2. B.verdant
3. C.desolate
4. D.bare

Directions: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four options, (a), (b), (c) and (d). Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly. Amid $\underline{\text{commotion}}$ the leader and his supporters remained passive.

1. A.quietude
2. B.uproar
3. C.tempest
4. D.stir