The defense commutative/qualifying exams basically have the exam pattern divided into 3 (CDS, NDA) or 4 (AFCAT, T.A.) sections. Where English, G.S. and maths are compulsory in most of them. Maths is all about practice and G.S need deep knowledge. While English is a hurdle for many students. But there are some places in English where the candidates can score well. One of them is synonyms and antonyms.
Synonyms (matches with SAME) mean the words having a similar meaning; while Antonyms (matches with ANTI) have opposite meaning. Below are some synonyms that will help the aspirants in scoring more in the exams.
100 Synonyms For CDS NDA AFCAT
- Abhor – Hate
- Annihilate – Destroy
- Affectation – Artificiality
- Acumen – Cleverness
- Admonish – Censured
- Aplomb – Poise
- Baffle – Foiled
- Benevolence – Kindness
- Bashful – Timid, Shy
- Banish – Exile
- Ceremonial – Formal
- Clemency – Mercy, Forgiveness
- Colossal – Enormous
- Contentious – Quarrelsome
- Contemplation – Meditation
- Delineate – Explain
- Dilate – Widen
- Dulcet – Sweet
- Decimated – Destroyed
- Dubious – Doubtful
- Estranged – Separated
- Elude – Escape
- Enliven – Cheer
- Eternal – Perpetual
- Exotic – Strange
- Flair – Talent
- Forego – Leave
- Flimsy – Weak
- Flaunt – Exhibit
- Genesis – Origin
- Grandeur – Magnificent
- Grapple – Struggle
- Gratify – Pacify
- Haughty – Arrogant
- Hail – Welcome
- Horde – Mob
- Heed – Consider
- Industrious – Diligent
- Infructuous – Fruitless
- Irreverence – Disrespect
- Incessantly – Continuously
- Jeopardy – Danger
- Jejune – Uninteresting
- Jabber – Chatter
- Jubilant – Rejoicing
- Ken – Knowledge
- Kin – Relatives
- Knavish – Dishonest
- Laud – Praise
- Lucid – Clear
- Lull – Pause
- Latent – Concealed/ Hidden
- Lethargy – Laziness
- Mellow – Smooth/Soft
- Maestro – Genius
- Meticulous – Careful/ Precise
- Maverick – Rebel
- Meddle – Interfere
- Novice – Beginner
- Noxious – Harmful
- Nexus – Connection
- Negligent – Careless
- Obsolete – Outdate
- Oblique – Neglect
- Occult – Supernatural
- Obfuscate – Confuse
- Plump – Fat
- Penchant – Liking
- Peculiar – Strange
- Pallid – Pale
- Plebiscite – Referendum
- Quarantine – Isolation
- Quiver – Tremble
- Opulent – Rich
- Quarry – Victim
- Querulous – Complaining
- Rampant – Widespread
- Reverie – Daydream
- Respite – Relief
- Resurgence – Renewal
- Relish – Enjoy
- Requite – Repay
- Supplant – Replace
- Sporadic – Scattered
- Sundry – Various
- Sham – Fake
- Tenet – Belief
- Tramp – Wanderer
- Tranquil – Peaceful
- Urbane – Refined
- Upright – Honourable
- Veritable – Authentic
- Vilify – Defame
- Venal – Corrupt
- Wrath – Anger
- Winnow – Weed
- Wholesome – Sound
- Witty – Humorous
- Yearn – To Crave
- Zany – Clown
Conclusion – These synonyms are crucial for the exams and will give you the hint of the type of synonyms that the aspirants will face in the exams. The English section of the Defense qualifying exams has these type of questions either asked directly or indirectly by giving the hint of the word using a sentence. The candidates have to practice more for it and raise your score.
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