23. Antonyms and Synonyms for NDA / CDS / AFCAT

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  Choose the synonym of "Frivolousness":

   

   

  • A

    a) Gravity

     

  • B

    b) Solemnity

     

  • C

    c) Triviality

     

  • D

    d) Seriousness

  Explanation

  Answer: c) Triviality

  Explanation: "Frivolousness" refers to a lack of seriousness, and "triviality" denotes something of little importance, making it a synonym.

   

• 2

  Choose the synonym of "Quotidian":

   

   

  • A

    a) Rare

     

  • B

    b) Routine

     

  • C

    c) Exceptional

     

  • D

    d) Unique

  Explanation

  Answer: b) Routine

  Explanation: "Quotidian" means occurring every day or being commonplace, and "routine" shares a similar meaning of being part of a daily schedule.

• 3

  Choose the synonym of "Motley":

   

   

  • A

    a) Homogeneous

     

  • B

    b) Diverse

     

  • C

    c) Uniform

     

  • D

    d) Similar

  Explanation

  Answer: b) Diverse

  Explanation: "Motley" refers to a mix of varied or incongruous elements, and "diverse" aligns as a synonym.

• 4

  Choose the synonym of "Tumultuous":

   

   

  • A

    a) Peaceful

     

  • B

    b) Chaotic

     

  • C

    c) Orderly

     

  • D

    d) Quiet

  Explanation

  Answer: b) Chaotic

  Explanation: "Tumultuous" describes a noisy or chaotic situation, which makes "chaotic" an appropriate synonym.

• 5

  Choose the synonym of "Plausible":

   

   

  • A

    a) Believable

     

  • B

    b) Doubtful

     

  • C

    c) Unlikely

     

  • D

    d) Incredible

  Explanation

  Answer: a) Believable

  Explanation: "Plausible" means something that seems reasonable or credible, and "believable" is its closest synonym.

• 6

  Choose the antonym of "Frivolousness":

   

   

  • A

    a) Triviality

     

  • B

    b) Gravity

     

  • C

    c) Flippancy

     

  • D

    d) Silliness

  Explanation

  Answer: b) Gravity

  Explanation: "Frivolousness" refers to a lack of seriousness, while "gravity" denotes seriousness or importance, making it the antonym.

• 7

  Choose the antonym of "Quotidian":

   

   

  • A

    a) Everyday

     

  • B

    b) Unusual

     

  • C

    c) Routine

     

  • D

    d) Mundane

  Explanation

  Answer: b) Unusual

  Explanation: "Quotidian" means something routine or daily, while "unusual" denotes rarity or exceptionality, making it the opposite.

• 8

  Choose the antonym of "Motley":

   

   

  • A

    a) Diverse

     

  • B

    b) Heterogeneous

     

  • C

    c) Homogeneous

     

  • D

    d) Assorted

  Explanation

  Answer: c) Homogeneous

  Explanation: "Motley" means varied or diverse, while "homogeneous" signifies uniformity, making it the antonym.

• 9

  Choose the antonym of "Tumultuous":

   

   

  • A

    a) Noisy

     

  • B

    b) Calm

     

  • C

    c) Chaotic

     

  • D

    d) Loud

  Explanation

  Answer: b) Calm

  Explanation: "Tumultuous" implies chaos and noise, while "calm" refers to peace and order, which is its opposite.

• 10

  Choose the antonym of "Disruption":

   

   

  • A

    a) Stability

     

  • B

    b) Upheaval

     

  • C

    c) Interruption

     

  • D

    d) Disturbance

  Explanation

  Answer: a) Stability

  Explanation: "Disruption" refers to disturbances or interruptions, while "stability" implies continuity or order, making it the antonym.