28. Antonyms and Synonyms for NDA / CDS / AFCAT

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• 1

  Choose the synonym of "Encomium":

   

   

  • A

    a) Criticism

     

  • B

    b) Tribute

     

  • C

    c) Condemnation

     

  • D

    d) Denunciation

  Explanation

  Answer: b) Tribute

  Explanation: An "encomium" is a speech or piece of writing that praises someone highly; "tribute" shares this meaning.

• 2

  Choose the synonym of "Quotidian":

   

   

  • A

    a) Extraordinary

     

  • B

    b) Rare

     

  • C

    c) Routine

     

  • D

    d) Unusual

  Explanation

  Answer: c) Routine

  Explanation: "Quotidian" refers to something occurring daily or commonplace; "routine" is a synonym.

• 3

  Choose the synonym of "Motley":

   

   

  • A

    a) Uniform

     

  • B

    b) Assorted

     

  • C

    c) Similar

     

  • D

    d) Homogeneous

  Explanation

  Answer: b) Assorted

  Explanation: "Motley" refers to a mixture of different elements, making "assorted" the correct synonym. Other options imply uniformity, which is opposite to the meaning of "motley."

• 4

  Choose the synonym of "Folly":

   

   

  • A

    a) Wisdom

     

  • B

    b) Foolishness

     

  • C

    c) Prudence

     

  • D

    d) Judiciousness

  Explanation

  Answer: b) Foolishness

  Explanation: "Folly" means lack of sense or foolishness. Therefore, "foolishness" is the correct synonym.

• 5

  Choose the synonym of "Accolade":

   

   

  • A

    a) Censure

     

  • B

    b) Honor

     

  • C

    c) Criticism

     

  • D

    d) Rebuke

  Explanation

  Answer: b) Honor

  Explanation: "Accolade" is a mark of recognition or honor, which aligns directly with the word "honor."

• 6

  Choose the antonym of "Unanimity":

  • A

    a) Discord

     

  • B

    b) Accord

     

  • C

    c) Harmony

     

  • D

    d) Consensus

  Explanation

  Answer: a) Discord

  Explanation: "Unanimity" means complete agreement, whereas "discord" refers to disagreement, making it the opposite.

• 7

  Choose the antonym of "Complicit":

   

   

  • A

    a) Involved

     

  • B

    b) Innocent

     

  • C

    c) Engaged

     

  • D

    d) Implicated

  Explanation

  Answer: b) Innocent

  Explanation: "Complicit" indicates being involved in wrongdoing, while "innocent" implies being free from blame or wrongdoing.

• 8

  Choose the antonym of "Denunciation":

   

   

  • A

    a) Condemnation

     

  • B

    b) Criticism

     

  • C

    c) Approval

     

  • D

    d) Censure

  Explanation

  Answer: c) Approval

  Explanation: "Denunciation" refers to public condemnation, while "approval" conveys a positive acknowledgment, making it the antonym.

• 9

  Choose the antonym of "Sagacious":

   

   

  • A

    a) Prudent

     

  • B

    b) Wise

     

  • C

    c) Ignorant

     

  • D

    d) Insightful

  Explanation

  Answer: c) Ignorant

  Explanation: "Sagacious" means wise or insightful, whereas "ignorant" reflects a lack of knowledge or awareness, making it the opposite.

• 10

  Choose the antonym of "Folly":

   

   

  • A

    a) Foolishness

     

  • B

    b) Imprudence

     

  • C

    c) Recklessness

     

  • D

    d) Wisdom

  Explanation

  Answer: d) Wisdom

  Explanation: "Folly" refers to foolishness or lack of judgment, while "wisdom" is the ability to make sound decisions, making it the antonym.