NDA English Synonym Mastery Test

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Question 1 of 30 — NDA (I) 2021 / 2017

Identify the synonym of the underlined word:
He managed to overcome all adversity through sheer willpower.

Vocabulary Depth Analysis: ‘Adversity’ originates from Latin *advertere*, meaning turned against. It implies a state of serious continued difficulty, hardship, or hostile fortune pattern metrics.

4 More High-Yield Synonyms: Calamity, Tribulation, Distress, Affliction

Question 2 of 30 — NDA (I) 2019

Identify the synonym of the underlined word:
The committee decided to defer the final decision until the next meeting.

Vocabulary Depth Analysis: ‘Defer’ implies a deliberate postponement or suspension of an action execution track to a later scheduled point in time.

4 More High-Yield Synonyms: Adjourn, Intermit, Prorogue, Protracted

Question 3 of 30 — NDA (II) 2022 / 2015

Identify the synonym of the underlined word:
Only a diligent student can clear this competitive examination.

Vocabulary Depth Analysis: ‘Diligent’ combines *dis-* (apart) and *legere* (choose). It showcases earnest, painful, and persistent painstaking industry.

4 More High-Yield Synonyms: Assiduous, Sedulous, Industrious, Operose

Question 4 of 30 — NDA (I) 2018

Identify the synonym of the underlined word:
Her frugal lifestyle allowed her to save enough money for higher education.

Vocabulary Depth Analysis: ‘Frugal’ mirrors thrifty conservation dynamics. It traces to Latin *frux* (fruit/value), saving resource waste profiles carefully.

4 More High-Yield Synonyms: Parsimonious, Thrifty, Provident, Penurious

Question 5 of 30 — NDA (II) 2023 / 2016

Identify the synonym of the underlined word:
The manager pulled up the employee for his insolent behavior.

Vocabulary Depth Analysis: ‘Insolent’ means excessively bold, overbearing, and showing flagrant, rude, and disrespectful baseline features.

4 More High-Yield Synonyms: Impudent, Impertinent, Brazen, Contumacious

Question 6 of 30 — NDA (I) 2020

Identify the synonym of the underlined word:
The king was known throughout the land for his benevolent nature.

Vocabulary Depth Analysis: Formed from Latin *bene* (well) + *velle* (to wish). It points to an active inclination to perform charitable works.

4 More High-Yield Synonyms: Altruistic, Philanthropic, Magnanimous, Beneficent

Question 7 of 30 — NDA (I) 2017

Identify the synonym of the underlined word:
His candid opinions have won him many friends.

Vocabulary Depth Analysis: Stemming from *candere* (to shine/white). ‘Candid’ signifies an unvarnished, open, and clear direct expression layout.

4 More High-Yield Synonyms: Forthright, Ingenuous, Artless, Outspoken

Question 8 of 30 — NDA (II) 2015

Identify the synonym of the underlined word:
Many of his acquaintances avoid him because he is so garrulous.

Vocabulary Depth Analysis: Traced to Latin *garrire* (to chatter). It points to continuous talking trends centering around lightweight topics.

4 More High-Yield Synonyms: Loquacious, Voluble, Verbose, Prating

Question 9 of 30 — NDA (I) 2022

Identify the synonym of the underlined word:
The aristocrat gave a haughty look to the newcomers.

Vocabulary Depth Analysis: Derived from Old French *haut* (high). It indicates flagrant pride mixed with condescending disdain towards others.

4 More High-Yield Synonyms: Supercilious, Imperious, Cavalier, Overbearing

Question 10 of 30 — NDA (II) 2021

Identify the synonym of the underlined word:
Her English pronunciation is absolutely impeccable.

Vocabulary Depth Analysis: Traced to Latin *peccare* (to sin/err) with the prefix *in-* (not). It defines absolute purity from structural errors or flaws.

4 More High-Yield Synonyms: Faultless, Immaculate, Stainless, Infallible

Question 11 of 30 — NDA (I) 2018

Identify the synonym of the underlined word:
Abundant food resources were allocated for the forward deployment units.

Vocabulary Depth Analysis: From Latin *abundare* (to overflow like waves). Points to massive supply metrics exceeding standard load counts.

4 More High-Yield Synonyms: Copious, Profuse, Ample, Teeming

Question 12 of 30 — NDA (II) 2020

Identify the synonym of the underlined word:
She proved to be highly adept at managing tricky financial dynamics.

Vocabulary Depth Analysis: Tracing back to Latin *adeptus* (one who has attained mastery). It reflects excellent, polished operational precision.

4 More High-Yield Synonyms: Proficient, Dexterous, Adroit, Accomplished

Question 13 of 30 — NDA (I) 2021

Identify the synonym of the underlined word:
Our host was an extremely affable personality.

Vocabulary Depth Analysis: Latin root *affabilis* means easy to approach or speak to. It mirrors good-natured social attributes.

4 More High-Yield Synonyms: Amiable, Genial, Cordial, Complaisant

Question 14 of 30 — NDA (II) 2019

Identify the synonym of the underlined word:
Often, the structural meaning of an ambiguous statement is difficult to discern.

Vocabulary Depth Analysis: Compounded from *ambi-* (both ways) + *agere* (to drive). It describes parameters pulling ideas in separate tracking directions.

4 More High-Yield Synonyms: Equivocal, Obscure, Cryptic, Nebulous

Question 15 of 30 — NDA (II) 2024

Identify the synonym of the underlined word:
The commando team executed an audacious rescue plan behind enemy lines.

Vocabulary Depth Analysis: Traced to Latin *audax* (daring/bold). Reflects dynamic fearlessness or adventurous action executions.

4 More High-Yield Synonyms: Intrepid, Dauntless, Courageous, Valiant

Question 16 of 30 — NDA (I) 2023

Identify the synonym of the underlined word:
The speaker bored the audience with his banal remarks.

Vocabulary Depth Analysis: Feudal root referring to shared facilities. It represents information completely lacking fresh conceptual interest.

4 More High-Yield Synonyms: Hackneyed, Trite, Platitudinous, Insipid

Question 17 of 30 — NDA (II) 2022

Identify the synonym of the underlined word:
He was unable to provide a coherent account of the accident.

Vocabulary Depth Analysis: From Latin *cohaerere* (to stick together). Represents components linking up cleanly with flawless structural logic.

4 More High-Yield Synonyms: Cogent, Lucid, Consistent, Articulate

Question 18 of 30 — NDA (I) 2020

Identify the synonym of the underlined word:
Due to severe funding constraints, we had to curtail our defense research project.

Vocabulary Depth Analysis: Tracing to Old French *courtault* (shortened horse). It implies clipping or scaling down active execution sizes.

4 More High-Yield Synonyms: Retrench, Abbreviate, Diminish, Truncate

Question 19 of 30 — NDA (II) 2018

Identify the synonym of the underlined word:
Honest citizens naturally despise corrupt practices.

Vocabulary Depth Analysis: Latin root *despicere* means to look down upon. It states absolute conceptual disgust or strong moral aversion.

4 More High-Yield Synonyms: Detest, Loathe, Abhor, Execrate

Question 20 of 30 — NDA (I) 2024

Identify the synonym of the underlined word:
The sudden disappearance of the radar signatures remains an enigma.

Vocabulary Depth Analysis: Greek *ainigma* means to speak in riddles. It defines parameters that completely block out immediate logical tracking values.

4 More High-Yield Synonyms: Conundrum, Riddle, Paradox, Puzzle

Question 21 of 30 — NDA (II) 2021

Identify the synonym of the underlined word:
The military court decided to exonerate the soldier from all tactical liabilities.

Vocabulary Depth Analysis: Compounded from *ex-* (out) + *onus* (burden). It states the complete physical lifting of an official charge.

4 More High-Yield Synonyms: Vindicate, Acquit, Exculpate, Clear

Question 22 of 30 — NDA (I) 2019

Identify the synonym of the underlined word:
The entire structural model was based on a fundamental fallacy.

Vocabulary Depth Analysis: Latin root *fallere* means to deceive. Represents a deeply flawed argument structure rendering conclusions completely invalid.

4 More High-Yield Synonyms: Delusion, Sophistry, Illusion, Error

Question 23 of 30 — NDA (I) 2019

Identify the synonym of the underlined word:
Suddenly, the base structure was overshadowed by a gargantuan vessel.

Vocabulary Depth Analysis: Traced to *Gargantua*, the giant king character in French literature. Denotes extraordinary physical scale or volume capacity.

4 More High-Yield Synonyms: Colossal, Gigantic, Mammoth, Immense

Question 24 of 30 — NDA (II) 2023

Identify the synonym of the underlined word:
They found themselves marching straight deep into hostile territory.

Vocabulary Depth Analysis: Tracing back to Latin *hostis* (enemy). It implies open defiance, deep opposition, or overt unfriendliness.

4 More High-Yield Synonyms: Adversarial, Inimical, Pugnacious, Bellicose

Question 25 of 30 — NDA (I) 2022

Identify the synonym of the underlined word:
The hot and humid climatic conditions made the entire crew feel indolent.

Vocabulary Depth Analysis: Root *in-* (not) + *dolere* (to feel pain/exert). Defines a systemic profile configured to avoid structural labor or action mechanics.

4 More High-Yield Synonyms: Lethargic, Sluggish, Slothful, Torpid

Question 26 of 30 — NDA (I) 2025

Identify the synonym of the underlined word:
Our strategic instructor was known for his surprisingly jovial mood during breaks.

Vocabulary Depth Analysis: Root linked to astrological *Jove* (Jupiter), believed to produce high-spirited, cheerful, and friendly behavioral features.

4 More High-Yield Synonyms: Mirthful, Buoyant, Festive, Convivial

Question 27 of 30 — NDA (I) 2016

Identify the synonym of the underlined word:
The colonel gave a highly lucid presentation on the operations layout.

Vocabulary Depth Analysis: From Latin *lucidus* (bright/shining). It characterizes communication that is crystal clear and completely transparent.

4 More High-Yield Synonyms: Intelligible, Perspicuous, Pellucid, Distinct

Question 28 of 30 — NDA (II) 2025

Identify the synonym of the underlined word:
Mapping cross-border routes requires meticulous planning execution steps.

Vocabulary Depth Analysis: Originally from Latin *metus* (fear), indicating an extreme, careful concern down to the tiniest parameters.

4 More High-Yield Synonyms: Scrupulous, Fastidious, Exacting, Punctilious

Question 29 of 30 — NDA (I) 2024

Identify the synonym of the underlined word:
The older weapon inventory has now become completely obsolete.

Vocabulary Depth Analysis: From Latin *obsoletus* (grown old/worn out). Defines inventory parameters completely retired from modern use cycles.

4 More High-Yield Synonyms: Antiquated, Archaic, Outmoded, Superannuated

Question 30 of 30 — NDA (II) 2022

Identify the synonym of the underlined word:
We need a pragmatic solution rather than an ideological theory.

Vocabulary Depth Analysis: From Greek *pragma* (deed/action). It marks an empirical, down-to-earth orientation focused on real-world execution.

4 More High-Yield Synonyms: Utilitarian, Realistic, Rational, Matter-of-fact