Synonyms (CDS-Solved Paper)

‘Economical’ is the correct synonym of the underlined word ‘Thrifty’ which means using money and other resources carefully not wastefully. Other options are antonyms and do not given similar meaning.

‘Pleasant’ is nearer to the meaning of underlined word ‘Salubrious’. Both words mean favourable to or healthful.

‘Deserted’ is closest in meaning to the word ‘Desolated’. The word means to leave someone in a situation when they have no one to support. The word desolated also means to feel miserable or gloomy.

‘Overlook’ is closest in meaning to the word ‘Condone’. The word condone means to accept or allow behaviour that is morally wrong or offensive.

‘Incompetence’ is closent in meaning to the word ‘Inaptitude’. The word inaptitude means lack of skill or effective and incompetence also means the same.

‘Hinder’ is the most suitable meaning of the word ‘Impede’. Both words mean to delay or prevent someone by obstructing them.

‘Deportation’, is closest in meaning to the underlined word ‘Extradition’. Both word means sending someone back to the country or state where they have been accused of a crime.

‘Disadvantageous’ is closest is closest in meaning to the underlined word ‘Detrimental’. Detrimental means tending to cause harm.

The word ‘Derisive’ means expressing contempt or ridicule. So, option (d) ‘Contemptuous’ is the most suitable answer.

‘Appealing’ is closest in meaning to the underlined word ‘Engaging’ which means delightful or attractive.