SOLVED PAPER 2022 (CDS) (I) (English)

Total Questions: 120

51. (Questions 51-60) Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words / group of words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response accordingly..

Please use conversational language.

Correct Answer: (d) Informal
Solution:'Conversational' means informal. Hence, option (d) is the correct answer.

52. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response accordingly.

My neighbour is malicious.

Correct Answer: (c) Spiteful
Solution:'Malicious' means intending or intended to do harm. Hence, 'spiteful' is its synonym.

53. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response accordingly.

I was awe-inspired by his designation.

Correct Answer: (a) Position
Solution:'Designation' refers to an official name, description, or title. Hence, 'position' is its synonym.

54. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response accordingly.

Words of endearment always touch me.

Correct Answer: (b) Fondness
Solution:'Endearment' means love or affection. Hence, 'fondness' is its synonym.

55. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response accordingly.

We should follow patience and forbearance.

Correct Answer: (c) Restraint
Solution:'Forbearance' means patient, self-control; restraint and tolerance.

56. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response accordingly.

His gibbous looks make him different from others.

Correct Answer: (a) hunched
Solution:'Gibbous' means having a hump. Hence, 'hunched' is its synonym.

57. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response accordingly.

She tormented me with her detached behaviour.

Correct Answer: (d) Distressed
Solution:'Tormented' means tortured or distressed. Hence, option (d) is the correct answer.

58. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response accordingly.

Her peerless manners were noticed.

Correct Answer: (d) Unequalled
Solution:'Peerless' means unequalled or unrivalled. Hence, option (d) is the correct answer.

59. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response accordingly.

He studied mensuration carefully.

Correct Answer: (a) Measurement
Solution:'Mensuration' means measurement. Hence, option (a) is the correct answer.

60. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response accordingly.

They smothered the fire in the building.

Correct Answer: (c) Doused
Solution:'Smothered' means to extinguish (a fire) by covering it. Hence, 'douse' is its synonym.