Synonyms (CDS-Solved Paper)

Total Questions: 50

1. Directions (Q. Nos. 1-40) Each item in the following questions consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on your answer sheet accordingly. [Evening Shift-2019 (II)]

The properties of the family have been impounded by the order of the court.

Correct Answer: (a) Confiscated
Solution:

The word ‘Confiscated’ is the correct synonym of the given word ‘Impounded’. Both words mean to seize and take legal custody of something.

2. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word [Evening Shift-2019 (II)]

The officer in charge of the operations has been impugned for the excesses.

Correct Answer: (c) Challenged
Solution:

‘Challenged’ is correct synonym of ‘Impugned’. Both means to challenge or oppose as false or lacking integrity impugned the defendant’s character.

3. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word [Evening Shift-2019 (II)]

Cognitivist and linguists believe that every child is born with innate qualities.

Correct Answer: (b) Intrinsic
Solution:

‘Intrinsic’ is the correct synonym of the given word ‘Innate’ both words mean inborn or natural.

4. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word [Evening Shift-2019 (II)]

Correct Answer: (a) Compulsory
Solution:

‘Compulsory’ is the appropriate synonym of the given underlined word ‘Obligatory’. Both means mandatory or required by a legal, moral or other rule.

5. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word [Evening Shift-2019 (II)]

They describe the act as a blatant betrayal of faith.

Correct Answer: (c) Treachery
Solution:

‘Treachery’ is the appropriate synonym of the given underlined word ‘Betrayal’. Both words mean disloyalty or to expose to an enemy by treachery.

6. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word [Evening Shift-2019 (II)]

However, if it must decide, then it should do so on the narrowest ground possible.

Correct Answer: (b) Slightly
Solution:

‘Slightly’ is the appropriate synonym of the word ‘Narrowest’. Both words mean limited in extent, amount or scope.

7. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word [Evening Shift-2019 (II)]

This is akin to a contractual relationship that places obligations on the entities entrusted with data.

Correct Answer: (c) Similar
Solution:

‘Ascribed’ is the correct synonym of the underlined word ‘Attributed’. Both words mean regard something as being caused by.

8. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word [Evening Shift-2019 (II)]

The exemptions granted to state institutions for acquiring informed consent from processing personal data in many cases appear to be too blanket.

Correct Answer: (a) Obtain
Solution:

‘Obtain’ is the correct synonym of the underlined word ‘Acquiring’. Both words mean to obtain or to begin to have.

9. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word [Evening Shift-2019 (II)]

Many communication problems can be attributed directly to misunderstanding and inaccuracies.

Correct Answer: (c) Ascribed
Solution:

‘Ascribed’ is the correct synonym of the underlined word ‘Attributed’. Both words mean regard something as being caused by.

10. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word [Evening Shift-2019 (II)]

The manner in which this exercise has been undertaken leaves much to be desired.

Correct Answer: (c) Wish for
Solution:

‘Wish for’ is the appropriate synonym of the underlined word ‘Desire’. Both means strongly wished for or intended.