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Topic

Vocabulary in Context

Asked 9 times in NDA, peaking in 2021.
9
PYQs
1
Exams
1
Years active
2021–2021
Span
2021
Peak
9/9
Answers
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Key insights

  • Most tested in NDA — 9 of 9 PYQs
  • Most asked in 2021
  • Recurs across 1 years (2021–2021)

Across exams

NDA · 9

How the concept evolved

921
Rising — more than half its appearances (9 of 9) are since 2016.

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Sample questions

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NDA2021
There was a time when West Germany was a distinct __________ .
  1. A policy
  2. B polity ✓
  3. C abstract
  4. D hierarchy
✓ Correct answer: (B)
English Language › Grammar & Usage
NDA2021
I was __________ with the film; I had expected it to be better.
  1. A disappointed ✓
  2. B disappointing
  3. C annoying
  4. D prejudiced
✓ Correct answer: (A)
English Language › Grammar & Usage
NDA2021
It was a __________ experience. Everybody was shocked.
  1. A terrified
  2. B horrified
  3. C terrifying ✓
  4. D denouncing
✓ Correct answer: (C)
English Language › Grammar & Usage

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