English is considered as an important subject in NDA examination and in English synonyms & antonyms plays a major role. You can assess the importance of synonyms and antonyms by analysing the previous year paper. As every year the paper contains at least 10 antonyms and 10 synonyms based questions which is a huge number in a 50 questions, question paper.
Since, we all know the vocabulary of English is never ending as new words keep on adding, so it’s logical to practice it more & more to keep a good hand on the subject. Here we are providing some important synonyms & antonyms for the practice of NDA 2 2019 examination. This can be practiced by other defence aspirants as well because English is a common subject among all.
DIRECTION:- In the following questions, select of word which is SIMILAR in meaning to the word given in bold.
Q1. RESTRICT
(a) curtail
(b) prohibit
(c) retain
(d) retail
Answer: Prohibit
Q2. TREMENDOUS
(a) awesome
(b) remarkable
(c) considerable
(d) excessive
Answer: Remarkable
Q3. The frolicking youngsters hurled snowballs at one another with gay abandon
(a) Desertion*
(b) Happiness
(c) Unrestraint
(d) Descendent
Answer: Desertion
Q4. Mr. Robinson is acknowledged as the best violin maker in the whole country.
(a) Accepted
(b) Noticed
(c) Recognized
(d) Appealed
Answer: Recognized
Q5. The people responded generously to the Red Cross Society’s appeal for aid to the flood victims.
(a) Attraction
(b) Petition*
(c) Request
(d) Oblivion
Answer: Petition
Q6. The new taxes imposed on luxury goods were intended to augment the government’s income.
(a) Enhance*
(b) Increase
(c) Intensify
(d) Disdain
Answer: Enhance
Q7. The management and the union leaders eventually struck a bargain over wage increases for the workers.
(a) Agreement
(b) Contract
(c) Negotiate
(d) Dislocated
Answer: Negotiate
DIRECTION:- Choose the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the given words.
Q8. UNPREDICTABLE
(a) dependable
(b) nature
(c) laudable
(d) compliant
Answer: Dependable
Q9. STERN
(a) lenient*
(b) crabby
(c) polite
(d) unreasonable
Answer: Lenient
Q10. SUSPICION
(a) doubt
(b) whim
(c) indifference
(d) trust
Answer: Trust
Q11. DISCREPANCY
(a) inconsistency
(b) consistency
(c) inappropriate
(d) variance
Answer: Consistency
Q12. DISDAIN
a) attitude
b) honesty
c) admiration
d) zeal
Answer: Honesty
Q13. DISHEVELLED
a) Tidy
b) clumsy
c) unkempt
d) long
Answer: Tidy
Q14. DISINGENUOUS
a) Sincere
b) sophisticated
c) trained
d) experienced
Answer: Sincere
Q15. DISMAL
a) Remarkable
b) trivial
c) Cheerful
d) puzzled
Answer: Cheerful
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