5. Antonyms NDA/CDS English

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  Question 1. 

  The activist's speech was an example of candor that resonated with the audience.

   

   

  • A

    (a) Deception
     

  • B

    (b) Sincerity
     

  • C

    (c) Clarity
     

  • D

    (d) Honesty

  Explanation

  Answer: (a) Deception
  Example Sentence: The politician's candor was appreciated, unlike the deceptive rhetoric of his rivals.

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  Question 2. 

  The new policy aims to ameliorate the plight of farmers in drought-prone regions.

  • A

    (a) Exacerbate
     

  • B

    (b) Improve
     

  • C

    (c) Relieve
     

  • D

    (d) Facilitate

  Explanation

  Answer: (a) Exacerbate
  Example Sentence: The unchecked industrial activity might exacerbate the environmental crisis.

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  Question 3. 

  Despite the committee's efforts, the project remained in a state of stagnation.

   

   

  • A

    (a) Motion
     

  • B

    (b) Inactivity
     

  • C

    (c) Dormancy
     

  • D

    (d) Delay

  Explanation

  Answer: (a) Motion
  Example Sentence: The reforms introduced by the new government created a sense of motion in previously stagnant sectors.

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  Question 4. 

  The professor's lecture on ethics was an attempt to delineate the nuances of moral behavior.

   

   

  • A

    (a) Obscure
     

  • B

    (b) Describe
     

  • C

    (c) Outline
     

  • D

    (d) Clarify

  Explanation

  Answer: (a) Obscure
  Example Sentence: Vague and unstructured arguments only obscure the importance of moral clarity.

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  Question 5. 

  The students found the novel's language arcane and challenging to interpret.

   

   

  • A

    (a) Obvious
     

  • B

    (b) Esoteric
     

  • C

    (c) Cryptic
     

  • D

    (d) Mysterious

  Explanation

  Answer: (a) Obvious
  Example Sentence: The manual provided clear instructions, avoiding arcane technical jargon.