17. Antonyms and Synonyms for NDA / CDS / AFCAT

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  1. Choose the antonym of "Unconscionable":

   

  • A

    a) Excessive

  • B

    b) Outrageous

  • C

    c) Reasonable

  • D

    d) Unjustifiable

  Explanation

  Answer: c) Reasonable

  Explanation: "Unconscionable" refers to being unreasonable or excessive, making "reasonable" its direct opposite.

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  2. Choose the antonym of "Implementation":

   

   

  • A

    a) Execution

     

  • B

    b) Neglect

     

  • C

    c) Enactment

     

  • D

    d) Application

  Explanation

  Answer: b) Neglect

  Explanation: "Implementation" involves putting plans into action, while "neglect" means failing to care for or give attention to something, making it an antonym.

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  3. Choose the antonym of "Frustratingly":

   

   

  • A

    a) Irritatingly

     

  • B

    b) Annoyingly

     

  • C

    c) Pleasantly

     

  • D

    d) Vexingly

  Explanation

  Answer: c) Pleasantly

  Explanation: "Frustratingly" refers to causing frustration, and its antonym "pleasantly" refers to causing satisfaction or happiness.

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  4. Choose the antonym of "Prejudices":

   

   

  • A

    a) Biases

     

  • B

    b) Fairness

     

  • C

    c) Preconceptions

     

  • D

    d) Partialities

  Explanation

  Answer: b) Fairness

  Explanation: "Prejudices" imply preconceived opinions or biases, while "fairness" denotes impartiality, making it an antonym.

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  5. Choose the antonym of "Refrain":

   

   

  • A

    a) Abstain

     

  • B

    b) Withhold

     

  • C

    c) Desist

     

  • D

    d) Indulge

  Explanation

  Answer: d) Indulge

  Explanation: "Refrain" means to hold back or abstain, while "indulge" means to freely participate or take part in something, making it an antonym.

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  6. Choose the synonym of "Refrain":

   

   

  • A

    a) Abstain

     

  • B

    b) Indulge

     

  • C

    c) Ignore

     

  • D

    d) Engage

  Explanation

  Answer: a) Abstain

  Explanation: "Refrain" means to stop oneself from doing something, which aligns with "abstain." "Indulge" and "engage" are opposites, while "ignore" is unrelated.

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  7. Choose the synonym of "Persist":

   

   

  • A

    a) Surrender

     

  • B

    b) Persevere

     

  • C

    c) Quit

     

  • D

    d) Withdraw

  Explanation

  Answer: b) Persevere

  Explanation: "Persist" means to continue firmly in spite of difficulty, and "persevere" captures the same sense of determination. "Surrender" and "quit" are antonyms, while "withdraw" suggests a different context.

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  8. Choose the synonym of "Implementation":

   

   

  • A

    a) Execution

     

  • B

    b) Neglect

     

  • C

    c) Invention

     

  • D

    d) Abandonment

  Explanation

  Answer: a) Execution

  Explanation: "Implementation" means putting a plan into action, which is synonymous with "execution." "Neglect" and "abandonment" are antonyms, while "invention" is unrelated.

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  9. Choose the synonym of "Pejorative":

   

   

  • A

    a) Complimentary

     

  • B

    b) Demeaning

     

  • C

    c) Respectful

     

  • D

    d) Praiseworthy

  Explanation

  Answer: b) Demeaning

  Explanation: "Pejorative" implies expressing disapproval or contempt, closely related to "demeaning." "Complimentary," "respectful," and "praiseworthy" are antonyms.

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  10. Choose the synonym of "Shrinking":

   

   

  • A

    a) Expanding

     

  • B

    b) Increasing

     

  • C

    c) Diminishing

     

  • D

    d) Growing

  Explanation

  Answer: c) Diminishing

  Explanation: "Shrinking" means becoming smaller, which aligns with "diminishing." "Expanding," "increasing," and "growing" are antonyms.