Question
Directions: Each item consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words. Select the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word. He found the musical rendition by the septuagenarian maestro to be listless .
NDA
General Ability
English
2026
NDA 2026 (Phase 1)
NDA General Ability Question (2026) — Solution
Options
- A. wearying
- B. unedifying
- C. unengaging
- D. scintillating
Answer
D. scintillating
Step-by-step solution
The word 'listless' means lacking energy or enthusiasm, or being dull and lifeless. The word 'scintillating' means brilliantly and excitingly clever or skillful, sparkling, or highly engaging. Therefore, 'scintillating' is the exact opposite of 'listless' in the context of a musical rendition. The other words mean: Wearying: causing tiredness. Unedifying: distasteful or unpleasant. Unengaging: not interesting or appealing.
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