English Quiz for NDA & Other Defence Exams: 12th March
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Directions (1-5): Each of the following questions consists of a word in capital letters, followed by four words or group of words. Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the word in capital letters.
Q1. Ravine
(a) Lucid
(b) Patent
(c) Abyss
(d) Palpable
Q2. Realm
(a) Vault
(b) Azure
(c) Lid
(d) Dimension
Q3. Cajole
(a) Disenchant
(b) Entice
(c) Repulse
(d) Bully
Q4. Fustian
(a) Unpretentious
(b) Timid
(c) Arrogant
(d) Courteous
Q5. Cynicism
(a) Conviction
(b) Bitterness
(c) Credence
(d) Intuition
Directions (6-10): Each of the following questions consists of a word in capital letters, followed by four words or group of words. Select the word that is farthest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
Q6. Snag
(a) Hurdle
(b) Boon
(c) Bug
(d) Glitch
Q7. Diligence
(a) Lethargy
(b) Exertion
(c) Vigor
(d) Assiduity
Q8. Homogeneous
(a) Akin
(b) Ditto
(c) Disparate
(d) Cognate
Q9. Feign
(a) Bluff
(b) Affect
(c) Act
(d) Fact
Q10. Amenable
(a) Responsive
(b) Pliable
(c) Docile
(d) Unsusceptible
SOLUTIONS
S1. Ans.(c)
Sol. Ravine means a deep, narrow gorge with steep sides.
Abyss means a deep or seemingly bottomless chasm.
Hence option C is the correct choice.
S2. Ans.(d)
Sol. Realm means a field or domain or boundary of activity or interest.
Dimension means a measurable extent of a particular kind, such as length, breadth, depth, or height.
Hence option D is the correct choice.
S3. Ans.(b)
Sol. Cajole means to persuade (someone) to do something.
Hence option B is the correct choice.
S4. Ans.(c)
Sol. Fustian means pompous or pretentious speech or writing.
Hence option C is the correct choice.
S5. Ans.(b)
Sol. Cynicism means believing that people are only interested in themselves and are not sincere.
Hence option B is the correct choice.
S6. Ans.(b)
Sol. Snag means an unexpected or hidden obstacle or drawback.
Boon means a thing that is helpful or beneficial.
Hence option B is the correct choice.
S7. Ans.(a)
Sol. Diligence means careful and persistent work or effort.
Lethargy means a lack of energy and enthusiasm.
Hence option A is the correct choice.
S8. Ans.(c)
Sol. Homogeneous means of the same kind; alike.
Disparate means essentially different in kind; not able to be compared.
Hence option C is the correct choice.
S9. Ans.(d)
Sol. Feign means pretend to be affected by (a feeling, state, or injury).
Fact means a thing that is known or proved to be true.
Hence option D is the correct choice.
S10. Ans.(d)
Sol. Amenable means capable of being acted upon in a particular way; susceptible.
Unsusceptible means not likely or liable to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing.
Hence option D is the correct choice.
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