ANTONYMS (Part – 7)

Total Questions: 50

11. Topple [SSC MTS 19/06/2023 (Afternoon)]

Correct Answer: (b) Steady
Note:

Steady- a state of stability. firmness, or consistency.

Topple- to fall or cause something to fall from an upright position.

Tumble to fall or collapse.

Fumble- to mishandle or drop something clumsily.

Plunge - to dive or drop suddenly.

 

12. Misdemeanor [SSC MTS 19/06/2023 (Evening)]

Correct Answer: (c) Obedience
Note:

Obedience- the act of following orders, rules, or instructions.

Misdemeanour - a less serious crime.

Amalgamation- the combining things together. process of

Gullible - one who can be easily fooled.

13. Select the most appropriate antonym to substitute the bracketed word in the given sentence. [SSC MTS 19/06/2023 (Evening)]

There is an unhealthy tendency to (subjugate) films to the dictates of raising public awareness

 

Correct Answer: (d) Liberate
Note:

Liberate- to set free or release from bondage.

Subjugate- to dominate, exert control and limit freedom.

Colonize- to establish control over territory or people.

Modest- having a humble or moderate opinion of oneself.

Vanquish-  to defeat or overcome completely.

14. Incompetence [SSC MTS 20/06/2023 (Morning)]

Correct Answer: (c) Efficient
Note:

Efficient - able to work well without making mistakes or wasting time and energy.

Incompetence- lack of ability to do something successfully.

Interfere- to prevent something from succeeding.

Attitude - the way that you think or feel about somebody/something.

Caustic - able to destroy or burn things.

15. Accessory [SSC CHSL 09/03/2023 (2nd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (c) Essential
Note:

Essential

Accessory- something that can be added to a thing in order to make it more useful, versatile, or attractive

Substitute - use or add in place of

Surplus - more than needed and used

Option - to choose from a set of possibilities

 

16. Despondent [SSC CHSL 09/03/2023 (3rd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (d) Hopeful
Note:

Hopeful

Despondent- a deep dejection arising from a conviction of the uselessness of further effort.

Precise - exactly or sharply defined or stated

Despaired- to lose all hope that something will happen

Reproach- an expression of rebuke or disapproval

17. Knack [SSC CHSL 09/03/2023 (4th Shift)]

Correct Answer: (d) Inability
Note:

Inability

Knack- a special skill, talent, or aptitude making for ease and dexterity

Vile- A little worth or value or morally despicable

Process- something we do in order to achieve a certain result

Lesson A piece of instruction or something to be learned

18. Anomalous [SSC CHSL 09/03/2023 (4th Shift)]

Correct Answer: (c) Customary
Note:

Customary

Anomalous- Something that deviates from normal or usual

Endemic- especially of a disease or a condition regularly occurring within an area or community.

Outlandish- Something strange and difficult to like or accept

Alien- belonging or relating to foreign country or another planet

19. Objurgation [SSC CHSL 10/03/2023 (1st Shift)]

Correct Answer: (b) Endorsement
Note:

Endorsement

Objurgation- a harsh reprimand or criticism

Hamper -to impede the natural activity of : encumber. Bad weather hampered the search effort.

Reproof -something that you say to somebody when you do not approve of what he/she has done

Commination-a threat of punishment or vengeance.

20. Fiend [SSC CHSL 10/03/2023 (2nd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (c) Saint
Note:

Saint

Fiend- an evil and cruel person

Vile - extremely unpleasant

Junkie- a person with an insatiable craving for something

Atrocious - very cruel or evil