21. Antonyms and Synonyms for NDA / CDS / AFCAT

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• 1

  Choose the synonym of "Resilience":

   

   

  • A

    Fragility

     

  • B

    Vulnerability

     

  • C

    Endurance

     

  • D

    Weakness

  Explanation

  Answer: c) Endurance

  Explanation: "Resilience" refers to the ability to recover quickly from difficulties, and "endurance" is a synonym that conveys the capacity to withstand hardship.

• 2

  Choose the synonym of "Mitigation":

   

   

  • A

    Intensification

     

  • B

    Aggravation

     

  • C

    Exacerbation

     

  • D

    Alleviation

  Explanation

  Answer: d) Alleviation

  Explanation: "Mitigation" means reducing the severity of something, and "alleviation" is a synonym that signifies relief or reduction in severity.

• 3

  Choose the synonym of "Fortify":

   

   

  • A

    Weaken

     

  • B

    Strengthen

     

  • C

    Impair

     

  • D

    Undermine

  Explanation

  Answer: b) Strengthen

  Explanation: "Fortify" means to make something stronger or more secure. The synonym "strengthen" directly conveys this meaning, while the other options suggest weakening or impairing.

• 4

  Choose the synonym of "Proactive":

   

   

  • A

    Passive

     

  • B

    Inactive

     

  • C

    Anticipatory

     

  • D

    Reactive

  Explanation

  Answer: c) Anticipatory

  Explanation: "Proactive" means taking initiative to prepare or act in advance. "Anticipatory" is a synonym that reflects a similar forward-thinking approach.

• 5

  Choose the synonym of "Holistic":

   

   

  • A

    Comprehensive

     

  • B

    Fragmented

     

  • C

    Partial

     

  • D

    Incomplete

  Explanation

  Answer: a) Comprehensive

  Explanation: "Holistic" refers to understanding something as a whole. "Comprehensive" is a synonym that also means inclusive and complete.

• 6

  Choose the antonym of "Empower":

   

   

  • A

    a) Authorize

     

  • B

    b) Enable

     

  • C

    c) Permit

     

  • D

    d) Disempower

  Explanation

  Answer: d) Disempower

  Explanation: "Empower" means to give authority or power, whereas "disempower" means to strip away authority or weaken someone's power.

• 7

  Choose the antonym of "Vigilance":

   

   

  • A

    a) Alertness

     

  • B

    b) Carelessness

     

  • C

    c) Watchfulness

     

  • D

    d) Attentiveness

  Explanation

  Answer: b) Carelessness

  Explanation: "Vigilance" is about being watchful and careful, while "carelessness" is the opposite, indicating a lack of attention or concern.

• 8

  Choose the antonym of "Alleviate":

   

   

  • A

    a) Relieve

     

  • B

    b) Intensify

     

  • C

    c) Mitigate

     

  • D

    d) Ease

  Explanation

  Answer: b) Intensify

  Explanation: "Alleviate" means to make something less severe, whereas "intensify" means to increase the severity or strength of something.

• 9

  Choose the antonym of "Comprehensive":

   

   

  • A

    a) Exhaustive

     

  • B

    b) Thorough

     

  • C

    c) Limited

     

  • D

    d) All-encompassing

  Explanation

  Answer: c) Limited

  Explanation: "Comprehensive" means complete or all-inclusive, while "limited" suggests something that is restricted or partial.

• 10

  Choose the antonym of "Augment":

   

   

  • A

    a) Decrease

     

  • B

    b) Increase

     

  • C

    c) Enhance

     

  • D

    d) Enlarge

  Explanation

  Answer: a) Decrease

  Explanation: "Augment" means to increase or enhance, whereas "decrease" is the opposite, meaning to reduce or lessen.