MCQ (Single Correct Answer)

1
Many of his acquaintances avoid him because he is so GARRULOUS.
NDA 2015 Paper 2
2
He bore the pain with great FORTITUDE.
NDA 2015 Paper 2
3
He gave his TACIT approval to the proposition.
NDA 2015 Paper 2
4
Inspite of hard work, the farmers could only get a MEAGRE yield.
NDA 2015 Paper 2
5
He was EXHILARATED t the outcome of the election results.
NDA 2015 Paper 2
6
He was FIRED for negligence on duty.
NDA 2015 Paper 2
7
$$\underline {Hospitality} $$ is a virtue for which the natives of the East in general are highly admired.
NDA 2016 Paper 2
8
House rent in cities like Mumbai or Delhi has risen to $$\underline {astronomical} $$ figures beyond the reach of even high-salaried people.
NDA 2016 Paper 2
9
$$\underline {Appropriate} $$ technology holds the key to a nation's development.
NDA 2016 Paper 2
10
He was $$\underline {enamoured} $$ of his own golden voice.
NDA 2016 Paper 2
11
Some journalists are guilty of indulging in $$\underline {yellow\,journalism} $$.
NDA 2016 Paper 2
12
Suddenly there was a bright flash, followed by a $$\underline {deafening} $$ explosion.
NDA 2016 Paper 1
13
He showed $$\underline {exemplary} $$ courage during the crisis.
NDA 2016 Paper 1
14
When the new teacher entered the classroom, he found the pupils $$\underline {restive} $$.
NDA 2016 Paper 1
15
There is no $$\underline {dearth} $$ of talent in this country.
NDA 2016 Paper 1
16
The servants $$\underline {retired} $$ to their quarters.
NDA 2016 Paper 1
17
The navy gave $$\underline {tactical} $$ support to marines.
NDA 2016 Paper 1
18
A genius tends to $$\underline {deviate} $$ from the routine way of thinking.
NDA 2016 Paper 1
19
He was greatly $$\underline {debilitated} $$ by an attack of influenza.
NDA 2016 Paper 1
20
His efforts at helping the poor are $$\underline {laudable} $$.
NDA 2016 Paper 1
21
His conduct brought him $$\underline {reproach} $$ from quarters.
NDA 2016 Paper 1
22
The discussion was $$\underline {wounded\,up} $$ after a long fruitful exchange of view.
NDA 2017 Paper 2
23
He was fully $$\underline {alive\,to} $$ the need for making adjustments.
NDA 2017 Paper 2
24
The police officer tried to $$\underline {intimidate} $$ the witness but in vain.
NDA 2017 Paper 2
25
We must adopt $$\underline {drastic} $$ measures to control population growth.
NDA 2017 Paper 2
26
He is extremely $$\underline {meticulous} $$ in his approach.
NDA 2017 Paper 2
27
The experts' $$\underline {minute} $$ examination brought to light some important clues.
NDA 2017 Paper 2
28
The decision of the Union Government to $$\underline {repeal} $$ the Urban Land Ceiling Act has been welcomed by all.
NDA 2017 Paper 2
29
This is his $$\underline {maiden} $$ appearance on the screen.
NDA 2017 Paper 2
30
At the end of the marathon everybody was $$\underline {exhausted} $$.
NDA 2017 Paper 2
31
He gave me a $$\underline {counterfeit} $$ coin.
NDA 2017 Paper 2
32
It is unwise to $$\underline {sever} $$ diplomatic relations with a neighbouring country over small matters.
NDA 2017 Paper 1
33
Bad tendencies are to be $$\underline {countered} $$ by good ones until all that is evil disappears.
NDA 2017 Paper 1
34
The police fired $$\underline {indiscriminately} $$ t the crowd, killing many innocent women and children.
NDA 2017 Paper 1
35
Businessmen who lack $$\underline {acumen} $$ cannot be expected to be very successful.
NDA 2017 Paper 1
36
His $$\underline {candid} $$ opinions have won him many friends.
NDA 2017 Paper 1
37
The Industrial Revolution saw a $$\underline {massive} $$ rise in the population of Europe.
NDA 2018 Paper 2
38
I had some deepest $$\underline {convictions} $$ reflected in my work.
NDA 2018 Paper 2
39
This boy is very $$\underline {timid} $$.
NDA 2018 Paper 2
40
My friend is as $$\underline {stubborn} $$ as a mule.
NDA 2018 Paper 2
41
His behaviour was deliberately $$\underline {provocative} $$.
NDA 2018 Paper 2
42
I do not want you to lead a life of $$\underline {sycophancy} $$ as you did during the foreign rule.
NDA 2018 Paper 1
43
In India, it has become easy to $$\underline {attack} $$ cultural artefacts these days.
NDA 2018 Paper 1
44
A local court $$\underline {granted} $$ bail to the criminal on Thursday.
NDA 2018 Paper 1
45
The judge told that he would analyse the evidence and then $$\underline {deliver} $$ the verdict.
NDA 2018 Paper 1
46
The growth and development of the peasant movement was $$\underline {indissolubly} $$ linked with the national struggle for freedom.
NDA 2018 Paper 1
47
Weather conditions have been $$\underline {improving} $$ over the past few days.
NDA 2018 Paper 1
48
The confusion on the $$\underline {interlocutor's} $$ face was gratifying.
NDA 2018 Paper 1
49
He spends his money $$\underline {lavishly} $$.
NDA 2018 Paper 1
50
The government's new policies will come into force from the next $$\underline {fiscal} $$ year.
NDA 2018 Paper 1
51
$$\underline {Abundant} $$ food was available for the soldiers in the mess.
NDA 2018 Paper 1
52
He is always $$\underline {anxious} $$.
NDA 2019 Paper 2
53
The poems of Kabir are $$\underline {ecstatic} $$ in nature.
NDA 2019 Paper 2
54
Ravi loves $$\underline {seclusion} $$. Therefore, he lives in the mountain.
NDA 2019 Paper 2
55
Hitler was a $$\underline {despot} $$.
NDA 2019 Paper 2
56
The imaginary used in the poem is $$\underline {vivid} $$.
NDA 2019 Paper 2
57
A human being is always $$\underline {vulnerable} $$ to other human beings.
NDA 2019 Paper 2
58
His language is political and $$\underline {vitriolic} $$.
NDA 2019 Paper 2
59
The Managing Director of the company declared that he is $$\underline {broke} $$ and there is a need to seek support from the government.
NDA 2019 Paper 2
60
He loves doing $$\underline {nasty} $$ things.
NDA 2019 Paper 2
61
he could not $$\underline {muster} $$ courage to speak the truth before his friend.
NDA 2019 Paper 2
62
Some people complain when they $$\underline {encounter} $$ a small misfortune in the course of their thoroughly happy life.
NDA 2019 Paper 1
63
This world is full of $$\underline {miseries} $$.
NDA 2019 Paper 1
64
A glance at a beautiful object gives us $$\underline {delight} $$.
NDA 2019 Paper 1
65
It is terrible for people to die of $$\underline {starvation} $$.
NDA 2019 Paper 1
66
The university has constituted a $$\underline {grievance} $$ redressal committee to look into the matter.
NDA 2019 Paper 1
67
Rakesh delivered a $$\underline {slanderous} $$ speech.
NDA 2019 Paper 1
68
Suddenly, the sky was darkened by a $$\underline {gigantic} $$ bird.
NDA 2019 Paper 1
69
To $$\underline {abolish} $$ poverty would be to destroy the soil upon which mankind produces the virtues conducive to higher civilisation.
NDA 2019 Paper 1
70
The Arabs who are not in the cities live in the desert throughout the year, shifting from one $$\underline {oasis} $$ to another.
NDA 2019 Paper 1
71
The $$\underline {various} $$ facets of life can be found reflected in large city.
NDA 2019 Paper 1
72
Which one of the following words means 'incursion'?
NDA General Ability 14th September 2025
73

Directions :In the following items, a pair of words is provided. You are required to select the option that most appropriately describes the meaning of both the words and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly 

Overview and Review 

NDA General Ability 14th September 2025
74

Directions :In the following items, a pair of words is provided. You are required to select the option that most appropriately describes the meaning of both the words and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly 

Overcome and Succeed 

NDA General Ability 14th September 2025
75

Directions :In the following items, a pair of words is provided. You are required to select the option that most appropriately describes the meaning of both the words and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly 

Embed and Imbue 

NDA General Ability 14th September 2025
76

Directions :In the following items, a pair of words is provided. You are required to select the option that most appropriately describes the meaning of both the words and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly 

Emancipate and Empower 

NDA General Ability 14th September 2025
77

Directions : In the following items a sentence or a phrase is given with a word that is underlined, followed by four words or group of words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. 

The Professor has been able to instil confidence in her students 

NDA General Ability 14th September 2025
78

Directions : In the following items a sentence or a phrase is given with a word that is underlined, followed by four words or group of words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. 

The members of the group expressed their allegiance to their leader 

NDA General Ability 14th September 2025
79

Directions : In the following items a sentence or a phrase is given with a word that is underlined, followed by four words or group of words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. 

The inscrutability surrounding the incident remains unresolved until the end of the movie 

NDA General Ability 14th September 2025
80

Directions : In the following items a sentence or a phrase is given with a word that is underlined, followed by four words or group of words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. 

The dodgy behaviour of the leader led to her fall 

NDA General Ability 14th September 2025
81

Directions : In the following items a sentence or a phrase is given with a word that is underlined, followed by four words or group of words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. 

People have been advised not to venture into sea as the weather is likely to be inclement 

NDA General Ability 14th September 2025
82

Directions : Given below are words/expressions/jargons followed by four options. Identify the most appropriate option that defines the word/expression/jargon in each instance, and mark your response accordingly on the Answer Sheet. 

Infelicity : 

NDA General Ability 14th September 2025
83

Directions : Given below are words/expressions/jargons followed by four options. Identify the most appropriate option that defines the word/expression/jargon in each instance, and mark your response accordingly on the Answer Sheet. 

Corollary 

NDA General Ability 14th September 2025
84

Directions : Given below are words/expressions/jargons followed by four options. Identify the most appropriate option that defines the word/expression/jargon in each instance, and mark your response accordingly on the Answer Sheet. 

Quandary  

NDA General Ability 14th September 2025
85

Directions : Given below are words/expressions/jargons followed by four options. Identify the most appropriate option that defines the word/expression/jargon in each instance, and mark your response accordingly on the Answer Sheet. 

Presumption :

NDA General Ability 14th September 2025
86

Directions : Given below are words/expressions/jargons followed by four options. Identify the most appropriate option that defines the word/expression/jargon in each instance, and mark your response accordingly on the Answer Sheet. 

Smug: 

NDA General Ability 14th September 2025
87
Confident and Confidant
NDA General Ability 13 April 2025
88
Broke and brook
NDA General Ability 13 April 2025
89
Accept and Except
NDA General Ability 13 April 2025
90
Accord and Accrued
NDA General Ability 13 April 2025
91
Guarantee and Warranty
NDA General Ability 13 April 2025
92
The Constitution of India ensures proportionate representation from all regions.
NDA General Ability 13 April 2025
93
There is a feeling of disenchantment among the members of the group.
NDA General Ability 13 April 2025
94
She believed that it was imminent that he would be chosen as the leader of the group.
NDA General Ability 13 April 2025
95
The brave soldiers left an indelible impression on the people of the land.
NDA General Ability 13 April 2025
96
The manager always provides instantaneous replies to all queries.
NDA General Ability 13 April 2025
97
Cynosure :
NDA General Ability 13 April 2025
98
Coeval :
NDA General Ability 13 April 2025
99
Retrogression :
NDA General Ability 13 April 2025
100
Imprest :
NDA General Ability 13 April 2025
101
Turgid :
NDA General Ability 13 April 2025
102

Directions: Each item in this section 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 the Answer Sheet accordingly.

Sages and seers have cautioned that the path towards enlightenment is full of illusory traps.

NDA General Ability 1st September 2024
103

Directions: Each item in this section 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 the Answer Sheet accordingly.

The officer reported the details of the mission in a monotonous manner.

NDA General Ability 1st September 2024
104

Directions: Each item in this section 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 the Answer Sheet accordingly.

There are many elusive questions in philosophy.

NDA General Ability 1st September 2024
105

Directions: Each item in this section 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 the Answer Sheet accordingly.

Cleaning this mess is a mammoth task.

NDA General Ability 1st September 2024
106

Directions: Each item in this section 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 the Answer Sheet accordingly.

The police department’s image was tarnished after the high-profile murder case.

NDA General Ability 1st September 2024
107

The king's son was banished due to the political rivalry.

NDA General Ability 21 April 2024
108

He gave a dazzling performance at the opera.

NDA General Ability 21 April 2024
109

She rebutted all suggestions from her friends.

NDA General Ability 21 April 2024
110

He disowned his royal legacy and became a commoner.

NDA General Ability 21 April 2024
111

The public was sceptical about the new government policy.

NDA General Ability 21 April 2024
112

Directions: item in this section 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 in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

He is always captious.

NDA General Ability 3 September 2023
113

Directions: item in this section 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 in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

Geomorphologists ascertain several wonderful facts about our earth.

NDA General Ability 3 September 2023
114

Directions: item in this section 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 in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

The Colonel ordered the Soldiers to meet him in the commissary.

NDA General Ability 3 September 2023
115

Directions: item in this section 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 in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

The doctor dismembered the patient's finger first and then cured the ailment.

NDA General Ability 3 September 2023
116

Directions: item in this section 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 in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

Mr. Kumar works as a bursar in the sports academy.

NDA General Ability 3 September 2023
117

Directions: item in this section 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 in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

His intentions are insidious.

NDA General Ability 3 September 2023
118

Directions: item in this section 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 in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

Respect for other human beings is intrinsic to the teachings of all religions.

NDA General Ability 3 September 2023
119

Directions: item in this section 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 in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

He completed the onerous task with relative ease.

NDA General Ability 3 September 2023
120

Directions: item in this section 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 in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

Alfred was a potentate during the Middle Ages.

NDA General Ability 3 September 2023
121

Directions: item in this section 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 in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

I abandoned the task due to indolence.

NDA General Ability 3 September 2023
122

Directions: In the following question a pair of similar sounding words is provided. You are required to select the options that most appropriately describes the meaning of both the words and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly.

'Principal' and 'Principle'

NDA General Ability 3 September 2023
123

Directions: In the following question a pair of similar sounding words is provided. You are required to select the options that most appropriately describes the meaning of both the words and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly.

'Plane' and 'Plain'

NDA General Ability 3 September 2023
124

Directions: In the following question a pair of similar sounding words is provided. You are required to select the options that most appropriately describes the meaning of both the words and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly.

'Pail' and 'Pale'

NDA General Ability 3 September 2023
125

Directions: In the following question a pair of similar sounding words is provided. You are required to select the options that most appropriately describes the meaning of both the words and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly.

'Metal' and 'Mettle'

NDA General Ability 3 September 2023
126

Directions: In the following question a pair of similar sounding words is provided. You are required to select the options that most appropriately describes the meaning of both the words and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly.

'Hail' and 'Hale'

NDA General Ability 3 September 2023
127

Directions: In the following question a pair of similar sounding words is provided. You are required to select the options that most appropriately describes the meaning of both the words and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly.

'Conscious' and 'Conscience'

NDA General Ability 3 September 2023
128

Directions: In the following question a pair of similar sounding words is provided. You are required to select the options that most appropriately describes the meaning of both the words and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly.

'Dissent' and 'Descent'

NDA General Ability 3 September 2023
129

Directions: In the following question a pair of similar sounding words is provided. You are required to select the options that most appropriately describes the meaning of both the words and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly.

'Devise' and 'Device'

NDA General Ability 3 September 2023
130

Directions: In the following question a pair of similar sounding words is provided. You are required to select the options that most appropriately describes the meaning of both the words and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly.

'Discrete' and 'Discreet'

NDA General Ability 3 September 2023
131

Directions: In the following question a pair of similar sounding words is provided. You are required to select the options that most appropriately describes the meaning of both the words and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly.

'Eminent' and 'Imminent'

NDA General Ability 3 September 2023
132

Directions: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four options, (a), (b), (c) and (d). Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

During the pandemic the indigent people had to suffer a lot.

NDA General Ability 16 April 2023
133

Directions: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four options, (a), (b), (c) and (d). Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

She had no idea what made him angry in one minute and jovial the next.

NDA General Ability 16 April 2023
134

Directions: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four options, (a), (b), (c) and (d). Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

It is sheer lunacy to drive a car in this frosty weather.

NDA General Ability 16 April 2023
135

Directions: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four options, (a), (b), (c) and (d). Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

Operating on a child with cancer needs meticulous planning and teamwork.

NDA General Ability 16 April 2023
136

Directions: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four options, (a), (b), (c) and (d). Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

The thrill of over-speeding the vehicle can be exhilarating, but it is important not to take the consequences lightly.

NDA General Ability 16 April 2023
137

Directions: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four options, (a), (b), (c) and (d). Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

The redemption will now depend on his new strategy of inclusiveness.

NDA General Ability 16 April 2023
138

Directions: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four options, (a), (b), (c) and (d). Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

Only three candidates are now in contention for the title.

NDA General Ability 16 April 2023
139

Directions: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four options, (a), (b), (c) and (d). Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

All my fishing paraphernalia is in the car.

NDA General Ability 16 April 2023
140

Directions: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four options, (a), (b), (c) and (d). Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

The public watched in astonishment as he took a sudden jump from the bridge.

NDA General Ability 16 April 2023
141

Directions: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four options, (a), (b), (c) and (d). Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

Drinking inordinate amount of liquor is not good for health.

NDA General Ability 16 April 2023
142

Directions : Item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words/group of words (a), (b), (c) and (d). Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly.

Ravi told his friend that he had no intention to malign him.

NDA General Ability 4 September 2022
143

Directions : Item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words/group of words (a), (b), (c) and (d). Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly.

Sheela appeared to be vexed.

NDA General Ability 4 September 2022
144

Directions : Item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words/group of words (a), (b), (c) and (d). Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly.

Do not hold any preconception about people.

NDA General Ability 4 September 2022
145

Directions : Item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words/group of words (a), (b), (c) and (d). Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly.

All mortal elements are impermanent.

NDA General Ability 4 September 2022
146

Directions : Item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words/group of words (a), (b), (c) and (d). Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly.

The itinerary of the group’s visit to the hills was given to everyone. 

NDA General Ability 4 September 2022
147

Directions : Item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words/group of words (a), (b), (c) and (d). Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly.

The effort was to harness the power of nature.

NDA General Ability 4 September 2022
148

Directions : Item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words/group of words (a), (b), (c) and (d). Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly.

The fickle nature of humans is at times the cause of great innovations.

NDA General Ability 4 September 2022
149

Directions : Item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words/group of words (a), (b), (c) and (d). Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly.

The flood situation during the monsoon this year was calamitous. 

NDA General Ability 4 September 2022
150

Directions : Item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words/group of words (a), (b), (c) and (d). Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly.

He was appointed as the honorary member of the team.

NDA General Ability 4 September 2022
151

Directions : Item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words/group of words (a), (b), (c) and (d). Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly.

The church decided to excommunicate him for his actions.

NDA General Ability 4 September 2022
152

Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words (a), (b), (c) and (d). Select the option that nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response accordingly.

After a good meal, it is important to pay a compliment to the chef.
NDA General Ability 10 April 2022
153

Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words (a), (b), (c) and (d). Select the option that nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

His work is laudable.
NDA General Ability 10 April 2022
154

Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words (a), (b), (c) and (d). Select the option that nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response accordingly.

Raj is a competent carpenter.
NDA General Ability 10 April 2022
155

Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words (a), (b), (c) and (d). Select the option that nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

He is diligent in submitting assignments.
NDA General Ability 10 April 2022
156

Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words (a), (b), (c) and (d). Select the option that nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

He appears to be reticent.
NDA General Ability 10 April 2022
157

Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words (a), (b), (c) and (d). Select the option that nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response accordingly.

He is always jovial.
NDA General Ability 10 April 2022
158

Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words (a), (b), (c) and (d). Select the option that nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response accordingly.

Mohan remains morose these days.
NDA General Ability 10 April 2022
159

Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words (a), (b), (c) and (d). Select the option that nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

He was a reluctant learner.
NDA General Ability 10 April 2022
160

Directions : Select the option that nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response accordingly.

Amit is optimistic about the prospects of his investments.
NDA General Ability 10 April 2022
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Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words (a), (b), (c) and (d). Select the option that nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

Sachin is very cooperative by nature.
NDA General Ability 10 April 2022
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Her smile was contagious.

NDA General Ability 18 April 2021
163

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Her dynamic nature impressed everyone.
NDA General Ability 18 April 2021
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She was lamenting her destiny.
NDA General Ability 18 April 2021
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Under his leadership, the company grew in an organic manner.
NDA General Ability 18 April 2021
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His charm lies in his oratory.
NDA General Ability 18 April 2021
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She is a patron of art and culture.
NDA General Ability 18 April 2021
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Arrogance is a hallmark of his nature.
NDA General Ability 18 April 2021
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She undertook a reconnaissance of the entire issue.
NDA General Ability 18 April 2021
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My daughter is my replica.
NDA General Ability 18 April 2021
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The sardonic nature of her stories made her stand out among contemporary writers.
NDA General Ability 18 April 2021