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NDA & CDS MCQ questions — Mathematics, English, GK, Reasoning for defence exams.

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Q.81 Easy English Language Antonyms
In the sentence: 'The acrimonious debate between the two leaders left the audience bewildered,' which word is most nearly the OPPOSITE of 'acrimonious'?
A Harmonious
B Verbose
C Eloquent
D Aggressive
Correct Answer:  A. Harmonious
EXPLANATION

Acrimonious means bitter and harsh; harmonious means peaceful and agreeable, making it the direct antonym.

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Q.82 Hard English Language Antonyms
In the sentence: 'The overt criticism was more palatable than the covert attacks.' The antonym of 'overt' is ___.
A Obvious
B Apparent
C Covert
D Visible
Correct Answer:  C. Covert
EXPLANATION

Overt means done or shown openly. Covert means secret or hidden, making it the antonym.

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Q.83 Hard English Language Antonyms
Which option provides the antonym of 'PROPITIOUS'?
A Favorable
B Auspicious
C Inauspicious
D Timely
Correct Answer:  C. Inauspicious
EXPLANATION

Propitious means giving or indicating a good chance of success; favorable. Inauspicious means not favorable, the opposite.

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Q.84 Easy English Language Antonyms
Read the passage: 'The robust economy showed resilience, unlike the fragile state of neighboring nations.' The antonym of 'robust' is ___.
A Weak
B Strong
C Vigorous
D Solid
Correct Answer:  A. Weak
EXPLANATION

Robust means strong and healthy. Weak is its direct antonym.

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Q.85 Medium English Language Antonyms
The antonym of 'GREGARIOUS' would be ___.
A Social
B Solitary
C Friendly
D Extroverted
Correct Answer:  B. Solitary
EXPLANATION

Gregarious means fond of being in crowds or groups. Solitary means alone or preferring to be alone, the opposite.

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Q.86 Medium English Language Antonyms
Choose the word most opposite to 'FRIVOLOUS'.
A Trivial
B Lighthearted
C Serious
D Superficial
Correct Answer:  C. Serious
EXPLANATION

Frivolous means not serious or trivial. Serious means grave and important, making it the antonym.

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Q.87 Medium English Language Antonyms
In context: 'The politician's ambiguous statements contrasted with the activist's unequivocal demands.' Find the antonym of 'ambiguous'.
A Vague
B Unequivocal
C Unclear
D Hazy
Correct Answer:  B. Unequivocal
EXPLANATION

Ambiguous means unclear or capable of multiple interpretations. Unequivocal means clear and unambiguous, the opposite.

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Q.88 Easy English Language Antonyms
The opposite of 'METICULOUS' is most nearly ___.
A Careful
B Precise
C Careless
D Detailed
Correct Answer:  C. Careless
EXPLANATION

Meticulous means very careful and precise about details. Careless is its antonym.

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Q.89 Medium English Language Antonyms
Which word is the best antonym for 'CONVOLUTED'?
A Complex
B Intricate
C Straightforward
D Tangled
Correct Answer:  C. Straightforward
EXPLANATION

Convoluted means complicated and difficult to follow. Straightforward means simple and direct, the opposite.

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Q.90 Medium English Language Antonyms
Read: 'The lucid explanation made the complex topic comprehensible.' The antonym of 'lucid' is ___.
A Brilliant
B Obscure
C Clear
D Transparent
Correct Answer:  B. Obscure
EXPLANATION

Lucid means clear and easy to understand. Obscure means unclear and difficult to understand, the opposite.

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