Q16 / 270 · NDA 2025 (Phase 2) · General Ability

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

The Professor has been able to instil confidence in her students

  • Correct answer
    A
    inculcate
  • B
    infer
  • C
    eradicate
  • D
    unlike

Solution

The word 'instil' means to gradually but firmly establish an idea or attitude in a person's mind.

The word 'inculcate' means to instil an idea, attitude, or habit by persistent instruction.

Therefore, 'inculcate' is the nearest in meaning to 'instil'.

Answer: inculcate

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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