ANTONYMS
Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words (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.
The deluge affected the population.
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2022 NDA -1 GAT
cloudburst
Incorrect Answerdeforestation
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
- The word "deluge" refers to a severe flood or an overwhelming amount of something, usually water-related.
- Option 1: "Cloudburst" means a sudden, heavy rainstorm. This is similar in meaning to "deluge," not opposite.
- Option 2: "Drought" means a prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall or a shortage of water. This is the opposite of "deluge."
- Option 3: "Deforestation" refers to the action of clearing a wide area of trees, which is unrelated to the concept of flooding or lack of water.
- Option 4: "Drizzle" means light rain, which, while less severe than a deluge, is not the opposite; it still involves precipitation.
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By: Parvesh Mehta