English (Part – A) NDA/NA SOLVED PAPER 2019 (II) (01 to 50)

Total Questions: 50

1. Find the correct synonyms from the given option to the underlined word:

He is always anxious.

Correct Answer: (a) worried
Solution:

‘Worried’ is the correct synonym of ‘anxious’. Both words mean ‘feeling uneasy about something with an uncertain outcome.’
Some other synonyms are - uneasy, agitated, etc.

2. Find the correct synonyms from the given option to the underlined word:

The poems of Kabir are ecstatic in nature.

Correct Answer: (c) rapturous
Solution:

Rapturous’ is the correct synonym of ‘ecstatic’. Both words mean ‘feeling or expression overwhelming happiness’. Some other synonyms are - joyful, overjoyed, etc.

3. Find the correct synonyms from the given option to the underlined word:

Ravi loves seclusion. Therefore, he lives in the mountain.

Correct Answer: (d) solitariness
Solution:

‘Solitariness’ is the correct synonym of ‘seclusion’. Both words mean ‘being separate and apart from others’. Some other synonyms are - solitude, isolation, etc.

4. Find the correct synonyms from the given option to the underlined word:

Hitler was a despot.

Correct Answer: (b) dictator
Solution:

‘Dictator’ is the correct synonym of ‘despot’. Both words refer to ‘a ruler or other person who holds absolute power.’ Some other synonyms are - autocrat, authoritarian, etc.

5. Find the correct synonyms from the given option to the underlined word:

The imagery used in the poem is vivid.

Correct Answer: (a) lively
Solution:

'Lively’ is the correct synonym of ‘vivid’. Both words refer to ‘something which is very clear and true to life.’ Some other synonyms are - realistic, lifelike, etc.

6. Find the correct synonyms from the given option to the underlined word:

A human being is always vulnerable to other human beings.

Correct Answer: (c) defenceles
Solution:

‘Defenceless’ is the correct synonym of ‘vulnerable’. Both words mean ‘open to attack or damage.’ Some other synonyms are - unprotected, unguarded, etc.

7. Find the correct synonyms from the given option to the underlined word:

His language is political and vitriolic.

Correct Answer: (d) abusive
Solution:

‘Abusive’ is the correct synonym of the word ‘vitriolic’. Both words mean ‘violent hate and anger expressed through severe criticism’. Some other synonyms are - acrimonious, bitter, etc.

8. Find the correct synonyms from the given option to the underlined word:

The Managing Director of the company declared that he is broke and there is a need to seek support from the government.

Correct Answer: (a) bankrupt
Solution:

‘Bankrupt’ and ‘broke’ are synonyms. Both words mean ‘having completely run out of money.’ Some other synonyms are - insolvent, penniless, etc.

9. Find the correct synonyms from the given option to the underlined word:

He loves doing nasty things.

Correct Answer: (c) foul
Solution:

‘Foul’ is the correct synonym of ‘nasty’. Both words mean ‘something unpleasant or disagreeable’. Some other synonyms are - awful, disgusting, etc.

10. Find the correct synonyms from the given option to the underlined word:

He could not muster courage to speak the truth before his friend.

Correct Answer: (c) gather
Solution:

‘Gather’ is the correct synonym of ‘muster’. Both words mean ‘assemble or bring together’.
Some other synonyms are - gather, assemble, etc