18. Antonyms and Synonyms for NDA / CDS / AFCAT

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  1. Choose the synonym of "Inexorable":

   

   

  • A

    a) Flexible

     

  • B

    b) Lenient

     

  • C

    c) Unyielding

     

  • D

    d) Yielding

  Explanation

  Answer: c) Unyielding

  Explanation: "Inexorable" means impossible to stop or prevent; "unyielding" is a synonym that conveys the same sense of being relentless or unstoppable.

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  2. Choose the antonym of "Benign":

   

   

  • A

    a) Benevolent

     

  • B

    b) Gentle

     

  • C

    c) Harmless

     

  • D

    d) Malignant

  Explanation

  Answer: d) Malignant

  Explanation: "Benign" refers to something gentle or harmless, while "malignant" means harmful or hostile, making it an antonym.

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  3. Choose the synonym of "Remunerative":

   

   

  • A

    a) Unprofitable

     

  • B

    b) Rewarding

     

  • C

    c) Unproductive

     

  • D

    d) Unrewarding

  Explanation

  Answer: b) Rewarding

  Explanation: "Remunerative" refers to something financially rewarding or profitable. "Rewarding" aligns with this meaning, while the other options indicate lack of profit or satisfaction.

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  4. Choose the antonym of "Stalemate":

   

   

  • A

    a) Impasse

     

  • B

    b) Standstill

     

  • C

    c) Breakthrough

     

  • D

    d) Deadlock

  Explanation

  Answer: c) Breakthrough

  Explanation: "Stalemate" refers to a deadlock where no progress can be made, whereas "breakthrough" implies significant progress or advancement, making it an antonym.

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  5. Choose the synonym of "Diversify":

   

   

  • A

    a) Narrow

     

  • B

    b) Expand

     

  • C

    c) Concentrate

     

  • D

    d) Specialize

  Explanation

  Answer: b) Expand

  Explanation: "Diversify" means to make something more varied or to expand into new areas. "Expand" conveys this idea effectively, while the other options suggest limiting or focusing on fewer areas.

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  6. Choose the antonym of "Imperative":

   

  • A

    a) Crucial

     

  • B

    b) Optional

     

  • C

    c) Essential

     

  • D

    d) Necessary

  Explanation

  Answer: b) Optional

  Explanation: "Imperative" means something crucial or essential. Its opposite is "optional," which indicates something that is not obligatory or necessary.

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  7. Choose the synonym of "Mitigate":

   

   

  • A

    a) Intensify

     

  • B

    b) Diminish

     

  • C

    c) Aggravate

     

  • D

    d) Exacerbate

  Explanation

  Answer: b) Diminish

  Explanation: "Mitigate" refers to reducing the severity or impact of something. "Diminish" is synonymous with this concept, while the other options suggest increasing or worsening the issue.

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  8. Choose the antonym of "Resilience":

   

   

  • A

    a) Toughness

     

  • B

    b) Fragility

     

  • C

    c) Fortitude

     

  • D

    d) Adaptability

  Explanation

  Answer: b) Fragility

  Explanation: "Resilience" refers to the ability to recover from difficulties or toughness. Its opposite is "fragility," which denotes being easily broken or harmed.

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  9. Choose the synonym of "Proliferation":

   

   

  • A

    a) Reduction

     

  • B

    b) Expansion

     

  • C

    c) Decline

     

  • D

    d) Decrease

  Explanation

  Answer: b) Expansion

  Explanation: "Proliferation" means a rapid increase in numbers or spread. "Expansion" closely matches this meaning, while the other options suggest decreases or reductions.

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  10. Choose the antonym of "Equitable":

   

   

  • A

    a) Fair

     

  • B

    b) Just

     

  • C

    c) Unbiased

     

  • D

    d) Biased

  Explanation

  Answer: d) Biased

  Explanation: "Equitable" means fair and impartial, so its opposite is "biased," which refers to showing unfair prejudice in favour of or against someone or something.