10. Synonyms NDA/CDS English

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  Question 1. 

  Obfuscate
   

   

  • A

    (a) Clarify
     

  • B

    (b) Confuse
     

  • C

    (c) Illuminate
     

  • D

    (d) Simplify

  Explanation

  Answer: (b) Confuse

  Example: The spokesperson's evasive answers served only to obfuscate the issue further.

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  Question 2. 

  Intransigent
   

   

  • A

    (a) Flexible
     

  • B

    (b) Yielding
     

  • C

    (c) Stubborn
     

  • D

    (d) Agreeable

  Explanation

  Answer: (c) Stubborn

  Example: Despite numerous negotiations, the union remained intransigent on its demands.

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  Question 3. 

  Ephemeral
   

   

  • A

    (a) Permanent
     

  • B

    (b) Lasting
     

  • C

    (c) Fleeting
     

  • D

    (d) Enduring

  Explanation

  Answer: (c) Fleeting

  Example: The beauty of the sunset was ephemeral, fading within minutes.

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  Question 4. 

  Sanguine
   

   

  • A

    (a) Pessimistic
     

  • B

    (b) Hopeful
     

  • C

    (c) Depressed
     

  • D

    (d) Doubtful

  Explanation

  Answer: (b) Hopeful

  Example: Despite the economic downturn, the CEO remained sanguine about the company's future.

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  Question 5. 

  Eschew
   

   

  • A

    (a) Embrace
     

  • B

    (b) Avoid
     

  • C

    (c) Confront
     

  • D

    (d) Pursue

  Explanation

  Answer: (b) Avoid

  Example: To maintain a healthy lifestyle, it's advisable to eschew processed foods.