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NDA 2017 GAT · English · Synonyms · hard

Choose the word closest in meaning to the word 'EPHEMERAL'.

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Choose the word closest in meaning to the word 'EPHEMERAL'.
  1. A. Eternal
  2. B. Fragile
  3. C. Shallow
  4. D. Fleeting
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Answer: (D) Fleeting

Ephemeral describes something that lasts only a very short time. 'Fleeting' means the same. 'Eternal' is the opposite. 'Fragile' (easily broken) is a tempting but different idea, since something fragile may still last long. Think of the word in a sentence first, and then pick the option that could replace it without changing the meaning; watch out for the antonym placed among the options.
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