CDS Exam (II)- 2026 - English Defence Question Paper

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CDS Exam (II)- 2026 - English

CDS Exam (II)- 2026 - English Defence Questions

11.
Directions (Next 10 Questions): In the following items a sentence or a phrase is given with a word that is underlined, followed by four words or groups of words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.

As a child she displayed a precocious talent for music.
A.
mildly unobtrusive
B.
unusually advanced
C.
markedly reluctant
D.
somewhat diffident
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ANSWER :
B. unusually advanced
12.
He spoke with a tremulous voice.
A.
steady
B.
quivering
C.
sturdy
D.
calm
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ANSWER :
B. quivering
13.
These days there is a lot of gratuitous violence on television.
A.
unjustified
B.
gratifying
C.
grating
D.
unqualified
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ANSWER :
A. unjustified
14.
His incendiary remarks precipitated disaffection among the group.
A.
insensitive
B.
boastful
C.
sequestering
D.
provocative
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ANSWER :
D. provocative
15.
Her career as a gymnast has been blighted by the decisions taken by her coach.
A.
shortened
B.
ruined
C.
extended
D.
accelerated
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ANSWER :
B. ruined
16.
The office staff were left absolutely nonplussed by the unexpected question posed by the boss.
A.
exacerbated
B.
disaffected
C.
perplexed
D.
petrified
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ANSWER :
C. perplexed
17.
He had not completed the mandatory training for his promotion to the level of senior manager.
A.
perfunctory
B.
compulsory
C.
recommendatory
D.
introductory
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ANSWER :
B. compulsory
18.
One ought not to be dogmatic about one's beliefs.
A.
rigid
B.
amenable
C.
deterministic
D.
unassuming
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ANSWER :
A. rigid
19.
Guests visiting the professor are inevitably treated to a scrumptious meal.
A.
lavish
B.
sustainable
C.
delectable
D.
abstemious
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ANSWER :
C. delectable
20.
The menu for the birthday party comprised only savoury items, which took the gathered children by surprise.
A.
salty
B.
blanched
C.
sugary
D.
bitter
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ANSWER :
A. salty
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