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

Total Questions: 44

41. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word. [Evening Shift-2014 (II)]

A scientist generally carries out his investigations EMPIRICALLY.

Correct Answer: (d) By observation and experiment
Solution:

The word ‘Empirically’ means based on observation or experience, not on theory. Hence, option (d) is its nearest meaning word.

42. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word. [Evening Shift-2014 (II)]

Correct Answer: (b) Arms and ammunition
Solution:

The given underlined word ‘Ordnance’ means military supplies especially weapons and bombs. So, option (b) ‘Arms and ammunition’ is the nearest meaning word to the given word.

43. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word. [Evening Shift-2014 (II)]

He is a SYCOPHANT who tries to win over politicians.

Correct Answer: (d) A flatterer
Solution:

The given underlined word ‘Sycophant’ means a person who acts obsequiously towards someone in order to gain advantage or a servile self- seeking flatterer. Hence, option (d) is the nearest meaning word.

44. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word. [Evening Shift-2014 (II)]

Correct Answer: (a) Truth
Solution:

The word ‘Veracity’ means the quality of being true or the habit of telling the truth. So, option (a) ‘Truth’ is its nearest meaning word.