Question
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 .
NDA
General Ability
English
2026
NDA 2026 (Phase 1)
NDA General Ability Question (2026) — Solution
Options
- A. ululation
- B. intoxication
- C. confabulation
- D. sublimation
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.
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