Combined Defence Service Exam Feb-2010 Question Paper UPSC CDS Question Papers

Books For Preparation Directions (Q's. 1 to 20): Each of the following twenty items consists of a word in capital letters, followed by four words or groups of words. Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the word in capital letters. 

1. INDICTMENT
a) Arraignment b) Entrapment c) Indoctrination d) Inducement

2. ABSTEMIOUS
a) Resistant b) Temperate c) Superstition d) Careful

3. PROBITY
a) Courtesy b) Promptness c) Efficiency d) Uprightness

4. DAINTY
a) Carefree b) Feminine and happy c) Rich and famous d) Small and graceful

5. GARISH
a. Beautifully decorated b) Boldly arranged c) Unpleasantly gaudy d) Careful prepared

6. INNOCOUS
a) Abominable b) Harmless c) Harmful d) Useful

7. ABJURE
a) Relinquish b) Recant c) Retract d) Renounce

8. EQUANIMITY
a) Calm b) Indifference c) Silence d) Satisfaction

9. PONDEROUS
a) Reasonable b) Thoughtful c) Persuasive d) Laboured

10. GNARLED
a) Weak and bent b) Wrinkled and dark c) Rough and twisted d) swollen and Hard

11. INJURED
a) Being indifferent b) Exposed C) Being sensitive d) Accustomed

12. DISDAINFUL
a) Discriminatory b) Discursive c) Dispassionate d) Dismissive

13. INNUENDOES
a) Indications b) Inspiring quotes c) Witty remarks d) Institutions

14. APPRAISAL
a) Estimation b) Enlightenment c) Appropriation c) Application

15. INDOMMITABLE
a) Extraordinary b) Uncontrollable c) Dominating d) Unyielding

16. CONTRIVED
a) Devised b) Defaced c) Defected d) Deferred

17. DEFT
a) Dangerous and swift b) Defiant c) Skillful and quick d) Slow and steady

18. RIFE
a) Restive b) Shake c) Troublesome d) Widespread

19. GHESTLY
a) Painful b) Exciting c) Dreadful d) Unforgettable

20. BROACHED
a) Admonished b) Advised c) Discussed d) Raised





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