Antonyms (CDS-Solved Paper)

Total Questions: 50

31. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word. [Evening Shift-2018 (II)]

The baby could not move as the place was soggy.

Correct Answer: (b) Dry
Solution:

The underlined word ‘soggy’ means wet and soft. Its correct antonym is ‘dry’ which means something free of moisture, not wet.

32. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word. [Morning Shift-2018 (I)]

It was a mystery as to where the young girl had acquired such a naive belief.

Correct Answer: (c) Wise
Solution:

‘Naive’ means ‘showing a lack of experience, wisdom or judgement’. Hence, ‘wise’ will be its correct antonym.

33. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

It’s the only treatment suitable for cancer.

Correct Answer: (a) Insufficient
Solution:

‘Suitable’ means desirable or appropriate. Hence, ‘insufficient’ will be its correct antonym which means lacking in what is necessary or required.

34. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word. [Morning Shift-2018 (I)]

Some of the criticisms which they had to put up were very unfair.

Correct Answer: (c) Appreciation
Solution:

‘Criticism’ means the expression of disapproval while ‘appreciation’ means recognition and enjoyment of the good qualities of someone or something. Hence, option (c) is the correct answer.

35. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word. [Morning Shift-2018 (I)]

I would beg of all friends neither rush to Birla house nor try to dissuade me or be anxious about me.

Correct Answer: (b) Composed
Solution:

‘Anxious’ means worried or concerned. Hence, ‘composed’ will be its correct antonym that means clam or controlled.

36. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word. [Morning Shift-2018 (I)]

It could not have been expected that, with such a bent of mind of the people, there should have been much activity for the cultivation of the physical sciences in this part of the world.

Correct Answer: (c) Indolence
Solution:

‘Activity’ means busy or vigorous action or movement while ‘indolence’ means laziness which no action is being done. So, ‘indolence’ is the correct antonym.

37. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word. [Morning Shift-2018 (I)]

Indian culture has been from time immemorial, of a peculiar cast and mould.

Correct Answer: (a) Common
Solution:

‘Peculiar’ means different to what is normal or expected; strange or unusual. Hence, ‘common’ will be its correct antonym.

38. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word. [Morning Shift-2018 (I)]

Macbeth is a/an abominable figure.

Correct Answer: (d) Attractive
Solution:

‘Abominable’ means hateful which ‘attractive’ means pleasing or appealing. So, option (d) is its correct answer.

39. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word. [Morning Shift-2018 (I)]

Terrorists profess fanatical ideology.

Correct Answer: (c) Moderate
Solution:

The given underlined word ‘fanatical’ means obsessively concerned with something or passionate. So, ‘moderate’ will be its correct antonym. Moderate means make or become less passionate or dwindle.

40. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word. [Morning Shift-2018 (I)]

Rakesh is vulnerable to political pressure.

Correct Answer: (d) Resilient
Solution:

The underlined word ‘vulnerable’ means in danger, at risk or unprotected. So, among the given options ‘resilient’ would be its correct antonym. Resilint means able to withstand or recover quickly from danger or risky conditions.