NDA/NA SOLVED PAPER 2016-I (ENGLISH)

Total Questions: 50

11. (Questions 11-20) Each item in this section consists of an underlined word in given sentences. Each sentence is followed by four words. Select the word which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

I was deeply affected by his urbane behaviour.

Correct Answer: (b) rude
Solution:Urbane means courteous and refined manner of a person, especially a man whereas rude means offensively impolite or bad-mannered. Therefore, 'Rude' is the antonym of the word 'Urbane'.

12. Select the word which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

His timidity proved costly.

Correct Answer: (b) boldness
Solution:Timidity means lacking in courage or self-confidence whereas boldness means not hesitating or fearful in the face of actual or possible danger. Therefore, 'Boldness' is the antonym of the word 'Timidity'.

13. Select the word which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

Arrangements were made to handle the mammoth gathering tactfully.

Correct Answer: (b) small
Solution:Mammoth in this case means something immense of its kind or huge. Therefore, 'small' is the antonym of 'mammoth'.

14. Select the word which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

He was engrossed in his work when I walked in.

Correct Answer: (b) inattentive
Solution:Engrossed means absorb all the attention or interest about someone or something whereas inattentive means not attentive or not paying attention. Therefore, 'inattentive' is the antonym of 'Engrossed'.

15. Select the word which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

These are the main points of the preceding paragraph.

Correct Answer: (a) following
Solution:Preceding means existing, coming, or occurring immediately before in time or place whereas following means coming after or as a result of. Therefore, 'following' is the antonym of 'preceding'.

16. Select the word which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

He made a shrewd guess.

Correct Answer: (b) wild

17. Select the word which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

He is suffering from a severe cough.

Correct Answer: (b) mild
Solution:Severe means causing great pain, difficulty, worry, damage, etc. whereas mild means not severe, serious, or harsh. Therefore, 'mild' is the antonym of 'severe'.

18. Select the word which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

Cumulatively, the effect of these drugs is quite bad.

Correct Answer: (a) Individually
Solution:Cumulatively means increasing or increased in quantity or degree whereas individually means relating to a single, separate person or thing. Therefore, 'individually' is the antonym of 'cumulatively'.

19. Select the word which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

He was conspicuous because of his colourful shirt.

Correct Answer: (d) unnoticeable
Solution:Conspicuous means very noticeable or attracting attention, often in a way that is not wanted. Therefore, 'unnoticeable' is the antonym of 'conspicuous'.

20. Select the word which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

He hates these continual arguments with his friend.

Correct Answer: (c) occasional
Solution:Continual means forming a sequence in which the same action or event is repeated frequently whereas occasional means done infrequently and irregularly. Therefore, 'occasional' is the antonym of 'continual'.