Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words/ groups of words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
There are plenty of graduates anxious for work
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2023 CDS -1 English
composed
Incorrect Answerindifferent
Incorrect Answerprominent
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
- Sentence: There are plenty of graduates anxious for work.
- Underlined Word: Anxious
- Meaning: Feeling a strong desire or eagerness, often mixed with worry or nervousness about something.
- Option 1: Composed
- Meaning: Calm and in control of one's emotions.
- Not relevant as it signifies calmness, opposite of anxious.
- Option 2: Eager
- Meaning: Having a strong desire or enthusiasm to do something.
- Correct Answer: This matches closely with “anxious” as both imply a strong want or desire.
- Option 3: Indifferent
- Meaning: Showing no interest or concern.
- Opposite of anxious as it implies lack of interest.
- Option 4: Prominent
- Meaning: Important or well-known.
- Not related to the state of being anxious.
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By: Parvesh Mehta