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GATE 2014 CS (CS3) – Question 3

General Aptitude · Verbal Aptitude: Grammar and Vocabulary · 1 mark · Multiple choice

Choose the word opposite in meaning to “coherent”.

  1. sticky
  2. well-connected
  3. rambling
  4. friendly

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Correct answer: (C) rambling

Explanation

Coherent means logically connected and understandable. Rambling suggests disorganised, wandering expression and is the closest opposite, **C**. Well-connected supports coherence, while sticky and friendly address unrelated qualities.