ANTONYMS (Part-II)

Total Questions: 50

11. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in brackets to fill in the blank. [SSC MTS 05/09/2023 (2nd Shift)]

The company is looking for some (idle) workers who can join the organisation immediately.

(a) diligent
(b) coy
(c) callous
(d) sober

Correct Answer: (a) diligent

Solution:Diligent - showing careful and persistent effort in one's work or tasks.

Idle- inactive or not engaged in any work.

Coy - shy or reserved.

Callous- emotionally insensitive or showing a lack of empathy.

Sober - not under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

12. ''Humility'' [SSC MTS 05/09/2023 (2nd Shift)]

(a) Shyness
(b) Timidity
(c) Arrogance
(d) Obedience

Correct Answer: (c) Arrogance

Solution:Arrogance- an attitude of excessive pride or self-importance.

Humility- the quality of being humble and modest.

Shyness- feeling awkward around other people.

Timidity- a lack of self-confidence to take risks.

Obedience- an act of following rules, commands, or instructions willingly.

13. His amazing performance made him famous. [SSC MTS 05/09/2023 (3rd Shift)]

(a) Ordinary
(b) Colliery
(c) Adversary
(d) Binary

Correct Answer: (a) Ordinary

Solution:Ordinary - common or typical.

Amazing astonishing or causing great wonder; extremely impressive.

Colliery -a coal mine and its associated structures.

Adversary- an opponent or enemy in a conflict.

Binary- relating to or composed of two parts or two options

14. ''Enormous'' [SSC MTS 06/09/2023 (1st Shift)]

(a) Tiny
(b) Inapposite
(c) Irrelevant
(d) Gigantic

Correct Answer: (a) Tiny

Solution:Tiny - very small in size.

Enormous - extremely large in size.

Inapposite - not appropriate or suitable for a particular context or situation.

Irrelevant- not related or connected to the matter at hand.

Gigantic- huge or enormous.

15. Everyone liked the lively music being played at the restaurant. [SSC MTS 06/09/2023 (3rd Shift)]

(a) Durable
(b) Cheerful
(c) Speedy
(d) Sombre

Correct Answer: (d) Sombre

Solution:Sombre - dark or dull in colour or tone.

Lively - full of life, energy, or enthusiasm.

Durable - able to last for a long time.

cheerful - joyful and happy.

Speedy- happening or done at a high pace.

16. ''Periodic'' [SSC MTS 06/09/2023 (3rd Shift)]

(a) Holistic
(b) Dynamic
(c) Irregular
(d) Tedious

Correct Answer: (c) Irregular

Solution:Irregular- not following a regular pattern.

Periodic - occurring at regular intervals.

Holistic - relating to the whole rather than the individual parts.

Dynamic- characterized by constant change, activity, or progress.

Tedious- boring and tiresome due to being too long, slow, or repetitive.

17. ''Clumsy'' [SSC MTS 08/09/2023 (3rd Shift)]

(a) Jealous
(b) Fierce
(c) Graceful
(d) ervous

Correct Answer: (c) Graceful

Solution:Graceful- having elegance and beauty in movement or appearance.

Clumsy- lacking grace or coordination; awkward in movement or behavior.

Jealous- feeling unhappy or upset because someone else has something you want.

Fierce- showing strong and aggressive behavior or intensity.

Nervous- feeling worried, or uneasy about something.

18. ''Authentic'' [SSC MTS 11/09/2023 (1st Shift)]

(a) Moderate
(b) Actual
(c) False
(d) Wise

Correct Answer: (c) False

Solution:False- not true or accurate.

Authentic- genuine and true.

Moderate- being within reasonable limits or not excessive.

Actual - existing in real or genuine.

Wise - having or showing good judgment, knowledge, or understanding.

19. ''Cheap'' [SSC MTS 11/09/2023 (2nd Shift)]

(a) Expensive
(b) Ignorant
(c) Old
(d) Untangle

Correct Answer: (a) Expensive

Solution:Expensive - costing a lot of money.

Cheap - inexpensive; low in price.

Ignorant awareness. lacking knowledge ог

Untangle - to remove tangles or knots

20. ''Strengthen'' [SSC MTS 11/09/2023 (2nd Shift)]

(a) Debilitate
(b) Strain
(c) Fortify
(d) Ascend

Correct Answer: (a) Debilitate

Solution:Debilitate- to make someone or something physically weak.

Strengthen- to make someone or something stronger or more robust.

Strain- to exert effort or force, often to the point of causing stress or injury.

Fortify - to reinforce or strengthen.

Ascend - to move upward or rise.

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