NDA 2026 English & Comprehension Vocabulary Previous Year Questions

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The oppressive pollution was noticed to have $\underline{abated}$ after the unseasonal rainfall.

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$\underline{Lucidity}$ is a desired quality in effective communication.

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She had a $\underline{ruddy}$, open face and an oddly guileless manner.

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The $\underline{obstreperous}$ behavior of the students inside the classroom drew the attention of the Principal.

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The young are easily $\underline{excitable}$ when presented with strong emotional triggers.

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'Nuts and bolts'

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'Bite off more than you can chew'

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There are four $\underline{concurrent}$ handloom fairs around the city.

Read the following pairs : Idiom/Phrase / Meaning

I. Have one foot in the grave — To be in the last stage of life

II. Get your feet wet — Establish yourself securely in an establishment

III. Follow suit — Correctly conform to another's action

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Our professor was $\underline{perplexed}$ by the answers we wrote in the examination.

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'A piece of cake'

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'Straight from the horse's mouth'

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He used to be known among his colleagues for his $\underline{righteousness}$.

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The 'Jataka Tales' present moral narratives in the form of $\underline{allegories}$.

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'Hat in hand'

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The official accused of espionage was found to be $\underline{disingenuous}$.

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These were based primarily in Himachal Pradesh, where the treks were as $\underline{gruelling}$ as the terrain.

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The HR Manager was able to $\underline{utilize}$ the specific skills of each member of the team assembled for the project.

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The student's striking $\underline{audaciousness}$ disturbed long-standing social hierarchies on campus.

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He was upbraided for appearing in court in a state of $\underline{inebriation}$.