14. Synonyms NDA/CDS English

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  Question 1. 

  Alleviate
   

  • A

    (a) Exacerbate
     

  • B

    (b) Mitigate
     

  • C

    (c) Perpetuate
     

  • D

    (d) Amplify

  Explanation

  Correct Answer: (b) Mitigate

  Meaning: Make (suffering, deficiency, or a problem) less severe.
  Explanation:

  • Alleviate and mitigate both mean to reduce the severity or seriousness of something.
  • Examples:
    • Alleviate: Measures were taken to alleviate poverty in the region.
    • Mitigate: Policies were introduced to mitigate the impact of inflation.
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  Question 2.  

  Erudite

  • A

    (a) Scholarly
     

  • B

    (b) Ignorant
     

  • C

    (c) Mundane
     

  • D

    (d) Incompetent

  Explanation

  Correct Answer: (a) Scholarly

  Meaning: Having or showing great knowledge or learning.
  Explanation:

  • Erudite and scholarly are synonyms, as both refer to someone well-educated and knowledgeable.
  • Examples:
    • Erudite: The professor's erudite lecture captivated the audience.
    • Scholarly: The journal published a scholarly article on quantum mechanics.
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  Question 3.  

  Dearth

   

   

  • A

    (a) Abundance
     

  • B

    (b) Scarcity
     

  • C

    (c) Surplus
     

  • D

    (d) Opulence

  Explanation

  Correct Answer: (b) Scarcity

  Meaning: A scarcity or lack of something.
  Explanation:

  • Dearth is synonymous with scarcity, indicating insufficiency or inadequacy.
  • Examples:
    • Dearth: There is a dearth of skilled labor in the industry.
    • Scarcity: The scarcity of clean water is a major issue in many countries.
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  Question 4.  

  Obfuscate

   

   

  • A

    (a) Clarify
     

  • B

    (b) Confuse
     

  • C

    (c) Illuminate
     

  • D

    (d) Simplify

  Explanation

  Correct Answer: (b) Confuse

  Meaning: To deliberately make something unclear or difficult to understand.
  Explanation:

  • Obfuscate and confuse both imply making something less clear or harder to comprehend.
  • Examples:
    • Obfuscate: The lawyer attempted to obfuscate the facts of the case.
    • Confuse: The overly technical language in the report confused the audience.
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  Question 5.  

  Recalcitrant

  
   

   

  • A

    (a) Compliant
     

  • B

    (b) Obedient
     

  • C

    (c) Defiant
     

  • D

    (d) Submissive

  Explanation

  Correct Answer: (c) Defiant

  Meaning: Having an obstinately uncooperative attitude toward authority or discipline.
  Explanation:

  • Recalcitrant and defiant both describe resistance to authority or rules.
  • Examples:
    • Recalcitrant: The recalcitrant employees refused to follow the new guidelines.
    • Defiant: The student was defiant when asked to complete the assignment.