ANTONYMS (Part – 15)

Total Questions: 40

1. Derogatory [SSC CGL 04/03/2020 (Afternoon)]

Correct Answer: (b) Complimentary
Solution:Complimentary- expressing a compliment; praising or approving.

DEROGATORY- showing a critical or disrespectful attitude.

Depreciating- diminish in value over a period of time.

Intricate - very complicated or detailed. Insulting speak to or treat with disrespect or scornful abuse.

2. Sparse [SSC CGL 04/03/2020 (Evening)]

Correct Answer: (d) Abundant
Solution:Abundant existing or available in large quantities; plentiful.

Sparse - thinly dispersed or scattered."areas of sparse population"

Costly expensive.

Tranquil - free from disturbance; calm.

Scanty- small or insufficient in quantity or amount.

3. Dexterity [SSC CGL 05/03/2020 (Morning)]

Correct Answer: (c) Ignorance
Solution:Ignorance- lack of knowledge or information.

Dexterity -skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands.

Agility- ability to move quickly and easily.

Skill- the ability to do something well; expertise.

Mastery- comprehensive knowledge or skill in a particular subject or activity.

4. Allure [SSC CGL 05/03/2020 (Afternoon)]

Correct Answer: (b) Repulse
Solution:Repulse

Allure- the quality of being powerfully and mysteriously fascinating. attractive or

Attract- cause to come to a place or participate in a venture by offering something of interest or advantage.

Repulse- drive back (an attack or attacker) by force.

Revive - restore to life or consciousness.

Rewind - (with reference to a film or tape) wind or be wound back to the beginning.

5. Bizarre [SSC CGL 05/03/2020 (Afternoon)]

Correct Answer: (a) Usual
Solution:Usual

Bizarre - very strange or unusual.

Usual - habitually or typically occurring or done; customary.

Weird- suggesting supernatural; unearthly. something

Strange- unusual or surprising; difficult to understand or explain.

Happy - feeling or showing pleasure or Contentment.

6. Sluggish [SSC CGL 05/03/2020 (Evening)]

Correct Answer: (a) Active
Solution:Active - involved in activity; lively

Sluggish - slow-moving or inactive.

Dull - not bright

Sedentary - tending to spend much time seated; somewhat inactive.

7. GROTESQUE [SSC CGL 06/03/2020 (Evening)]

Correct Answer: (d) Attractive
Solution:Attractive- beautiful or nice to look at

Grotesque- comically or repulsively ugly or distorted.

Monstrous inhumanly or outrageously

evil or wrong.

Distorted - pull or twist out of shape.

8. FOUL [SSC CGL 07/03/2020 (Evening)]

Correct Answer: (d) Fair
Solution:Foul - offensive to the senses, especially through having a disgusting smell or taste or being dirty.

Proud- feeling deep pleasure or satisfaction as a result of one's own achievements, qualities, or possessions or those of someone with whom one is closely associated.

Nasty-very bad or unpleasant.

Vile - extremely unpleasant.

Fair treating people equally without favouritism or discrimination.

9. Emerge [SSC CGL 09/03/2020 (Afternoon)]

Correct Answer: (d) Disappear
Solution:Disappear

Emerge - move out of or away from something and become visible.

Announce- make a formal public statement about a fact, occurrence, or intention.

Appear- come into sight; become visible or noticeable, especially without apparent cause.

Surface- the outside part or uppermost layer of something.

Disappear - cease to be visible.

10. Mellow [SSC CGL 09/3/2020 (Afternoon)]

Correct Answer: (a) Hard
Solution:Hard

Mellow- (especially of a sound, flavour, or colour) pleasantly smooth or soft; free from harshness.

Hard- solid, firm, and rigid; not easily broken, bent, or pierced.

Soft- easy to mould, cut, compress, or fold; not hard or firm to the touch.

Medium- something. an agency or means of doing

Shiny- (of a smooth surface) reflecting light, typically because it is very clean or polished