In competitive defence exams like NDA, CDS, and AFCAT, the English section plays a crucial role in determining your overall score. One of the most consistent and scoring areas within this section is the Synonyms topic. Recognizing the importance of this topic, we dedicated our Synonym MCQ Live Class 1 to tackling real exam-style questions — specifically focusing on single-word questions with four options, where candidates had to select the correct synonym of the given word.
Directions: Each of the following questions consists of a word which has four alternatives given below. Select the word nearest in meaning of that word.
Q) Avaricious
(A) Abundant
(B) Envious
(C) Unwilling
(D) Greedy
Ans. (D)
Q) Filthy
(A) Angry
(B) Dirty
(C) Ugly
(D) Healthy
ans. (B)
Q) Adage
(A) Proverb
(B) Order
(C) Request
(D) Mystery
Ans. (A)
Q) Aromatic
(A) Fragrant
(B) Sentimental
(C) Crippled
(D) Stinking
Ans. (A)
Q) Impediment
(A) Destruction
(B) Fateful
(C) Obstruction
(D) Passage
Ans. (C)
For more questions, check out NDA-CDS-AFCAT 2 2025 Exam English Live – Synonyms – MCQ Class 1
What Was Covered in Synonym MCQ Live Class 1
The session focused on a wide variety of frequently asked and probable vocabulary from previous year papers and mock tests. Here’s what we practiced:
✅ Single-Word MCQs with Four Options
- Each question presented one main word, followed by four options.
- Students had to choose the most appropriate synonym based on meaning and context.
🎯 Types of Words Focused On
- Formal and literary words (e.g., benevolent, elated, solitary)
- Common government exam repeat words (e.g., adjourn, pardon, hostile)
- Words with subtle shades of meaning (e.g., prudent, abstain, perilous)
🔍 Key Learning Points Discussed
- Don’t just choose words that ‘sound’ similar — focus on meaning.
- Elimination technique: Use known meanings to rule out incorrect options.
- Be cautious of trap options — words that are close in tone but incorrect in meaning.
- Reinforced the need to build word roots and origin understanding (especially Latin/Greek roots), which helps in identifying correct synonyms quickly.
Why You Should Master the Synonyms Topic
- ✅ Speed-Friendly: Can be solved in less than 30 seconds if prepared.
- ✅ High Accuracy Potential: No grammar or interpretation — just word knowledge.
- ✅ Less Time-Consuming: Gives you more time for lengthier comprehension or grammar sections.
- ✅ Vocabulary Boost: Helps in other sections like reading comprehension and cloze tests.
Final Takeaway from Synonym MCQ Live Class 1
The session emphasized that Synonyms is not a hit-or-miss area — it’s an area where consistent revision, contextual understanding, and root-based learning can lead to 100% accuracy. The class provided aspirants with the tools and confidence to approach these questions effectively in the exam hall.
Pro Tip for Students:
Maintain a personalized synonym notebook, and revise 20–30 high-frequency words daily. Regular exposure is the only way to retain vocabulary long term.
Stay tuned for Synonym MCQ Live Class 2, where we’ll dive deeper into context-based synonym questions, confusing word pairs, and PYQ patterns from past NDA, CDS & AFCAT papers.
