Q17 / 270 · NDA 2016 (Phase 1) · General Ability

Select the word which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word. He is suffering from a severe cough.

  • A
    violent
  • Correct answer
    B
    mild
  • C
    bad
  • D
    continuous

Solution

Severe means causing great pain, difficulty, worry, damage, etc. whereas mild means not severe, serious, or harsh. Therefore, 'mild' is the antonym of 'severe'.

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

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