NDA GAT: General English (Part A)
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Question 01
During the trial, the witness’s deposition was equivocal.[span_0](start_span)[span_0](end_span)
💡 Explanation & Word Breakdown:
Equivocal: Open to more than one interpretation; deliberately ambiguous, vague, or misleading.
- (a) ambiguous: Synonym; having multiple meanings or unclear.[span_5](start_span)[span_5](end_span)
- (b) evasive: Synonym; avoiding direct responses.[span_6](start_span)[span_6](end_span)
- (c) explicit: Correct Antonym; expressed directly, leaving no confusion.[span_7](start_span)[span_7](end_span)
- (d) guarded: Synonym/Contextual; cautious and holding back details.[span_8](start_span)[span_8](end_span)
Question 02
The professor is known for his characteristic reticence.[span_9](start_span)[span_9](end_span)
💡 Explanation & Word Breakdown:
Reticence: The quality of being quiet, reserved, or unwilling to speak freely.
- (a) restrained / (b) reserve / (c) restraint: Synonyms expressing reservation or holding back.[span_14](start_span)[span_14](end_span)
- (d) communicativeness: Correct Antonym; readiness to speak, share, and express thoughts openly.[span_15](start_span)[span_15](end_span)
Question 03
Observers noted the official’s increasingly capricious approach to administrative reforms.[span_16](start_span)[span_16](end_span)
💡 Explanation & Word Breakdown:
Capricious: Fickle, unpredictable, and prone to sudden impulsive changes.
- (a) erratic & (b) whimsical: Synonyms meaning inconsistent or driven by sudden whims.[span_21](start_span)[span_21](end_span)
- (d) steadfast: Correct Antonym; firm, unwavering, reliable, and constant.[span_22](start_span)[span_22](end_span)
Question 04
The novel presents an idealistic view of the ongoing political reform.[span_23](start_span)[span_23](end_span)
💡 Explanation & Word Breakdown:
Idealistic: Characterized by impractical, noble dreams rather than realistic facts.
- (a) visionary / (b) utopian / (d) romantic: Words denoting idealized theory over practice.[span_28](start_span)[span_28](end_span)
- (c) pragmatic: Correct Antonym; dealing with things practically and realistically.[span_29](start_span)[span_29](end_span)
Question 05
The speaker’s tone became increasingly caustic during the debate.[span_30](start_span)[span_30](end_span)
💡 Explanation & Word Breakdown:
Caustic: Sarcastic in a biting, burning, and harsh manner.
- (a) sarcastic / (c) acerbic / (d) acrimonious: Synonyms depicting stinging hostility.[span_35](start_span)[span_35](end_span)
- (b) conciliatory: Correct Antonym; intending to make peace and placate hostility.[span_36](start_span)[span_36](end_span)
Question 06
The note drew attention to the fallacious assumptions underlying the proposals.[span_37](start_span)[span_37](end_span)
💡 Explanation & Word Breakdown:
Fallacious: Containing a fallacy; logically false or misleading.
- (a) veracious: Correct Antonym; truthful, accurate, and honest.[span_42](start_span)[span_42](end_span)
- (b) misleading / (d) erroneous: Direct synonyms meaning mistaken or deceptive.[span_43](start_span)[span_43](end_span)
Question 07
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