Antonyms
Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four options, (a), (b), (c) and (d). Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.
Amid commotion the leader and his supporters remained passive.
This questions was previously asked in
2023 NDA -1 GAT
Explanation:
- The sentence describes a situation where amid commotion, the leader and his supporters remained passive.
- Commotion means a state of confused and noisy disturbance.
- Option 1: Quietude - This means a state of stillness, calmness, and peace.
- This is the opposite of commotion.
- Option 2: Uproar - This means a loud and impassioned noise or disturbance.
- This is similar to commotion, not the opposite.
- Option 3: Tempest - This refers to a violent windy storm.
- This implies chaos, similar in nature to commotion.
- Option 4: Sir - This word is unrelated to noise or disturbance.
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By: Parvesh Mehta