NDA 2026
- Exam
- NDA
- Year
- 2026
- Subject
- General Ability
- Chapter
- English
NDA 2026 · General Ability · English
Directions: Each item consists of a sentence with underlined...
Directions: Each item consists of a sentence with underlined word/words followed by four words. Select the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word/words.
He was upbraided for appearing in court in a state of inebriation.
He was upbraided for appearing in court in a state of inebriation.
Options
- Aululation
- Bintoxication
- Cconfabulation
- Dsublimation
Correct answer
B. intoxication
Step-by-step solution
The word 'inebriation' refers to the state of being drunk or intoxicated.
Among the given options, 'intoxication' is the exact synonym for inebriation.
Meaning of other words:
Ululation means howling or wailing as an expression of strong emotion.
Confabulation means engaging in conversation or fabricating memories.
Sublimation refers to the transition of a substance directly from the solid to the gas state, or a psychological defense mechanism.
Among the given options, 'intoxication' is the exact synonym for inebriation.
Meaning of other words:
Ululation means howling or wailing as an expression of strong emotion.
Confabulation means engaging in conversation or fabricating memories.
Sublimation refers to the transition of a substance directly from the solid to the gas state, or a psychological defense mechanism.