26. Antonyms and Synonyms for NDA / CDS / AFCAT

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• 1

  Choose the synonym of "Reconcile":

   

   

  • A

    a) Alienate

     

  • B

    b) Harmonize

     

  • C

    c) Separate

     

  • D

    d) Estrange

  Explanation

  Answer: b) Harmonize

  Explanation: "Reconcile" means to restore friendly relations, and "harmonize" shares a similar meaning.

• 2

  Choose the synonym of "Strife":

   

   

  • A

    a) Harmony

     

  • B

    b) Peace

     

  • C

    c) Conflict

     

  • D

    d) Agreement

  Explanation

  Answer: c) Conflict

  Explanation: "Strife" refers to bitter disagreement or conflict, making "conflict" a synonym.

• 3

  Choose the synonym of "Upheaval":

   

   

  • A

    a) Stability

     

     

  • B

    b) Tranquility

     

     

  • C

    c) Turmoil

     

     

  • D

    d) Calm

     

  Explanation

  Answer: c) Turmoil

  Explanation:

  The word "upheaval" refers to a sudden, violent change or disruption, especially one that creates chaos or turmoil.

• 4

  Choose the synonym of "Revolutionize":

   

   

  • A

    a) Innovate

     

  • B

    b) Preserve

     

  • C

    c) Stagnate

     

  • D

    d) Maintain

  Explanation

  Answer: a) Innovate

  Explanation: "Revolutionize" means to bring about a radical change, which aligns with "innovate."

• 5

  Choose the synonym of "Mitigation":

   

   

  • A

    a) Aggravation

     

  • B

    b) Alleviation

     

  • C

    c) Intensification

     

  • D

    d) Exacerbation

  Explanation

  Answer: b) Alleviation

  Explanation: "Mitigation" refers to reducing severity, making "alleviation" the correct synonym.

• 6

  Choose the antonym of "Restitute":

   

   

  • A

    a) Reinstate

     

  • B

    b) Withhold

     

  • C

    c) Return

     

  • D

    d) Restore

  Explanation

  Answer: b) Withhold

  Explanation: "Restitute" means to restore or return, and "withhold" implies retaining something, making it the antonym.

• 7

  Choose the antonym of "Consolidation":

   

   

  • A

    a) Strengthening

     

  • B

    b) Reinforcement

     

  • C

    c) Fragmentation

     

  • D

    d) Unification

  Explanation

  Answer: c) Fragmentation

  Explanation: "Consolidation" means strengthening or unifying, while "fragmentation" means breaking into parts.

• 8

  Choose the antonym of "Allocation":

   

   

  • A

    a) Assignment

     

  • B

    b) Distribution

     

  • C

    c) Retention

     

  • D

    d) Allotment

  Explanation

  Answer: c) Retention

  Explanation: "Allocation" means distributing resources, and "retention" means keeping them, making it the opposite.

• 9

  Choose the antonym of "Indignation":

   

   

  • A

    a) Outrage

     

  • B

    b) Contentment

     

  • C

    c) Resentment

     

  • D

    d) Exasperation

  Explanation

  Answer: b) Contentment

  Explanation: "Indignation" refers to anger over perceived injustice, while "contentment" indicates satisfaction or happiness.

• 10

  Choose the antonym of "Upheaval":

   

   

  • A

    a) Tranquility

     

  • B

    b) Turmoil

     

  • C

    c) Disruption

     

  • D

    d) Disturbance

  Explanation

  Answer: a) Tranquility

  Explanation: "Upheaval" means violent disruption, while "tranquility" signifies peace and calmness, making it the antonym.