NDA 2025
- Exam
- NDA
- Year
- 2025
- Subject
- General Ability
- Chapter
- English
NDA 2025 · General Ability · English
In the following items a sentence or a phrase is given with a word...
In the following items a sentence or a phrase is given with a word that is underlined, followed by four words or group of words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
The Professor has been able to instil confidence in her students
The Professor has been able to instil confidence in her students
Options
- Ainculcate
- Binfer
- Ceradicate
- Dunlike
Correct answer
A. inculcate
Step-by-step solution
The word 'instil' means to gradually but firmly establish an idea or attitude in a person's mind.
The word 'inculcate' means to instil an idea, attitude, or habit by persistent instruction.
Therefore, 'inculcate' is the nearest in meaning to 'instil'.
Answer: inculcate
The word 'inculcate' means to instil an idea, attitude, or habit by persistent instruction.
Therefore, 'inculcate' is the nearest in meaning to 'instil'.
Answer: inculcate