Synonyms (Part-2) (CDS-Solved Paper)

Total Questions: 44

11. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word. [Evening Shift-2015 (II)]

Stellar groupings tend to be unlimited.

Correct Answer: (d) Infinite
Solution:

‘Infinite’ is the correct synonym to the given underlined word ‘Unlimited’. Both means the same, i.e. ‘without any limit’.

12. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word. [Evening Shift-2015 (II)]

Correct Answer: (a) Yearly
Solution:

‘Annual’ and ‘Yearly’ are the synonyms and both have the same meaning i.e. ‘occurring once every year’.

13. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word. [Evening Shift-2015 (II)]

Society cannot depend upon a fanatic for guidance.

Correct Answer: (c) Bigot
Solution:

‘Fanatic’ and ‘Bigot’ are synonyms and both means the same, i.e. ‘a person with an entrance and uncritical enthusiasm or zeal as in religion or politics.

14. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word. [Evening Shift-2015 (II)]

Correct Answer: (a) Unimportant
Solution:

‘Trivial’ and ‘Unimportant’ are synonyms and both have the same meaning which means of little value or importance’.

15. Directions (Q. Nos. 15-34) In the following questions, a word is given, capital letters followed by four words. Select the option, that is nearest in meaning to the given word and mark your response on your answer sheet accordingly. [Morning Shift-2015 (I)]

DEPLORE

Correct Answer: (c) Regret
Solution:

The given word ‘Deplore’ means feel or express strong disapproval of something. So among the given options, ‘Regred’ is its correct synonym or nearest in meaning to the given word.

16. MOTIVATION [Morning Shift-2015 (I)]

Correct Answer: (a) Inducement
Solution:

‘Motivation’ means enthusiasm for doing something. Among the given options, ‘Inducement’ is the nearest in meaning to the given word as it means a motive or consideration that leads one to action or to additional or more effective actions.

17. RESIDUE [Morning Shift-2015 (I)]

Correct Answer: (a) Remainder
Solution:

The word ‘Residue’ means a small amount of something that remains after the main part has gone or been taken or used. So, among the options, the word ‘Remainder’ is its nearest in meaning.

18. PERPETUAL [Morning Shift-2015 (I)]

Correct Answer: (c) Never ending
Solution:

The word ‘Perpetual’ means never ending or changing. So, option (c) is nearest in meaning to the given word

19. ASSENT [Morning Shift-2015 (I)]

Correct Answer: (d) Agree
Solution:

The word ‘Assent’ means the expression of approval or agreement. So, ‘Agree’ is the correct word which is nearest in meaning to the given word.

20. DEFIANCE [Morning Shift-2015 (I)]

Correct Answer: (d) Resistance
Solution:

‘Defiance’ means open resistance or behaviour in which your refuse to obey someone or something. Hence, the word ‘Resistance’ is nearest in meaning to the given word.