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

Total Questions: 120

61. (Questions 61-70) Each item in this section consists of sentences with an underlined word followed by four words or group of words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response accordingly.

He discontinued the work due to pressure.

Correct Answer: (b) Resumed
Solution:'Resumed' is an antonym of 'discontinued'.

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

The teacher chided the pupil.

Correct Answer: (c) Commended
Solution:'Chided' means scolded. Hence, 'commended' meaning praise is its antonym.

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

I cherish your company.

Correct Answer: (a) Deprecate
Solution:'Deprecate' meaning despise or detest is an antonym of 'cherish'

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

The house was full of chaos when I reached.

Correct Answer: (d) Order
Solution:'Order' is an antonym of 'Chaos'.

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

We worship celestial beings.

Correct Answer: (b) Earthly
Solution:'Celestial' means holy or heavenly. Hence, 'earthly' is its antonym.

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

Mohan is quite reticent.

Correct Answer: (a) Garrulous
Solution:'Reticent' means not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily. Hence, 'garrulous' meaning talkative is its antonym.

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

He was rather childish.

Correct Answer: (c) Seasoned
Solution:'Seasoned' meaning matured is an antonym of 'childish'.

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

John is a magniloquent person.

Correct Answer: (d) Terse
Solution:'Magniloquent' means using high-flown or bombastic language. Hence, 'terse' meaning concise and to-the-point is its antonym.

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

His clandestine affairs were suspicious.

Correct Answer: (b) Conspicuous
Solution:'Clandestine' means secret or covert. Hence, 'conspicuous' meaning clearly visible or attracting notice or attention is its antonym.

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

Some animals live a dormant life.

Correct Answer: (d) Active
Solution:'Dormant' means slowed down for a period of time. Hence, 'active' is its antonym.