NDA 2026 English & Comprehension Vocabulary Synonyms and Antonyms MCQ 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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The $\underline{obstreperous}$ behavior of the students inside the classroom drew the attention of the Principal.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Often, the context and structure of an $\underline{ambiguous}$ statement is difficult to discern.

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

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He found the musical rendition by the septuagenarian maestro to be $\underline{listless}$.

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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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Women gather in the community park on a regular basis to $\underline{chant}$ prayers for the benefit of all.

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The travel company tried to identify destinations that were $\underline{\text{off the beaten track}}$.

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I think they would wish for some more $\underline{adornment}$ around the school campus for the special function.

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