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.
The HR Manager was able to utilize the specific skills of each member of the team assembled for the project.
The HR Manager was able to utilize the specific skills of each member of the team assembled for the project.
Options
- Aharness
- Bharbor
- Charangue
- Dherald
Correct answer
A. harness
Step-by-step solution
The word 'utilize' means to make practical and effective use of something.
The word 'harness' means to control and make use of (resources, skills, etc.), which is the closest in meaning to 'utilize'.
'Harbor' means to give shelter to or keep a thought/feeling in mind.
'Harangue' means a lengthy and aggressive speech.
'Herald' means to be a sign that something is about to happen or an official messenger.
Therefore, 'harness' is the correct synonym.
Answer: harness
The word 'harness' means to control and make use of (resources, skills, etc.), which is the closest in meaning to 'utilize'.
'Harbor' means to give shelter to or keep a thought/feeling in mind.
'Harangue' means a lengthy and aggressive speech.
'Herald' means to be a sign that something is about to happen or an official messenger.
Therefore, 'harness' is the correct synonym.
Answer: harness