Question
In the following items, a pair of words is provided. You are required to select the option that most appropriately describes the meaning of both the words and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Embed and Imbue
NDA
General Ability
English
2025
NDA 2025 (Phase 2)
NDA General Ability Question (2025) — Solution
Options
- A. Embed means instil and imbue means implant
- B. Embed means implant and imbue means instil
- C. Embed means accept and imbue means detest
- D. Embed means include and imbue means accept
Answer
B. Embed means implant and imbue means instil
Step-by-step solution
The word 'embed' means to fix something firmly and deeply in a surrounding mass, which is synonymous with 'implant'. The word 'imbue' means to inspire or permeate with a feeling or quality, which is synonymous with 'instil'. Therefore, embed means implant and imbue means instil. Answer: Embed means implant and imbue means instil
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