CDS 2026 (I) English, question 52

Topic: Antonyms

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Directions · Q51 to Q60

Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word in the given sentences and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.

Q52

Social media trends are ephemeral.

  1. (a) everlastingCorrect answer
  2. (b) evanescent
  3. (c) transient
  4. (d) fleeting

Solution.

Answer: (a) everlasting

  1. Ephemeral means short-lived.
  2. Everlasting is its opposite; evanescent, transient and fleeting all describe brief duration.