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NDA 1 2025 GAT, question 17

Topic: Synonyms

Directions · Q16 to Q20

In the following items a sentence or a phrase is given with a word that is underlined, followed by four options. Select the most appropriate option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.

Q17

There is a feeling of disenchantment among the members of the group.

  1. (a) delight
  2. (b) disappointmentCorrect answer
  3. (c) idealism
  4. (d) unrelenting

Solution.

Answer: (b) disappointment

  1. Disenchantment is the loss of previous enthusiasm or belief after discovering that something is less satisfactory than expected.
  2. “Disappointment” is therefore nearest.
  3. Delight has the opposite emotional direction; idealism is a belief or outlook, and unrelenting is an adjective.