NDA 2026
- Exam
- NDA
- Year
- 2026
- Subject
- General Ability
- Chapter
- English
NDA 2026 · General Ability · English
Read the following pairs: Group of words One-word substitution...
Read the following pairs:
Select the pairs wherein the one-word substitution is correctly stated.
| Group of words | One-word substitution |
|---|---|
| Decayed with usually a very bad or disgusting smell | Putrid |
| Humorous in a clever and often ironic way | Wry |
| In a state of tremulous excitement | Aflutter |
Select the pairs wherein the one-word substitution is correctly stated.
Options
- AI and II only
- BII and III only
- CI and III only
- DI, II and III
Correct answer
D. I, II and III
Step-by-step solution
The word 'Putrid' means decaying or rotting and emitting a fetid smell, which matches the first description.
The word 'Wry' means using or expressing dry, especially mocking, humour, which matches the second description.
The word 'Aflutter' means in a state of nervous or excited agitation, which matches the third description.
All three pairs are correctly matched.
Answer: I, II and III
The word 'Wry' means using or expressing dry, especially mocking, humour, which matches the second description.
The word 'Aflutter' means in a state of nervous or excited agitation, which matches the third description.
All three pairs are correctly matched.
Answer: I, II and III