CDS 2026 English & Comprehension Vocabulary Synonyms and Antonyms Previous Year Questions

Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in
the given sentences.

It is $\underline{ingenuous}$ to suppose that money did not play a part in his decision.

Invoke and Revoke

Select the option that most appropriately describes the meaning of both the words.

To say that the pandemic is done and dusted with would be an $\underline{understatement}$.

Select the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

The advertisements were all posted in a $\underline{conspicuous}$ place.

His academic papers often are viewed as being $\underline{ponderous}$. Choose the best meaning of the underlined word "ponderous".

The $\underline{abstruse}$ style of the speaker left the students disinterested and fidgety.

Social media trends are $\underline{ephemeral}$.
Directions: Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word in the given sentence.
Choose the antonym of "ephemeral".

Ramesh has a $\underline{tempestuous}$ relationship with his neighbours.
Directions: Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word in the given sentence.
Choose the antonym of "tempestuous".

Obsequious :

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given words from the options provided

What he got by way of a settlement was a $\underline{pittance}$. Choose the best meaning of the underlined word "pittance".

Axiom :

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given words from the options provided

Desiccate :

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given words from the options provided

The poorly conducted workshop was a $\underline{travesty}$ of the initial vision document.

She is considered to be $\underline{demure}$ by her family members. Choose the antonym of the underlined word "demure".

To him everything I did was considered contemptuous.
Directions: Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word in the given sentence.
Choose the option opposite to "contemptuous".

After the sudden demise of the director of the company, the employees felt $\underline{stranded}$.

Select the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

As a person Mohan is generally considered to be $\underline{parsimonious}$.
Directions: Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word in the given sentence.
Choose the antonym of "parsimonious".

Iconoclast :

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given words from the options provided

The coach was of the opinion that his erstwhile protégé was approaching the $\underline{nadir}$ of his career.

Select the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

Holistic :

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given words from the options provided