ANTONYMS (Part-II)

Total Questions: 50

31. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in brackets to fill in the blank. [SSC MTS 14/09/2023 (2nd Shift)]

Uncle Joe is (reputable) for spending 10 years of his youth in prison due to armed robbery.

 

Correct Answer: (d) notorious
Solution:Notorious- known for something bad or unpleasant.

Reputable - respected and trusted by most people.

Mournful - expressing or showing sorrow.

Anxious- feeling or showing worry or nervousness.

Well-known - known to many people.

32. Wealthier countries are obligated to fulfil a commitment made in the Paris Agreement to provide $100 billion a year in international climate finance. [SSC CHSL 02/08/2023 (1st Shift)]

Correct Answer: (c) breach
Solution:Breach- an act of breaking a rule, law or practice.

Commitment- a strong adherence to an idea or system.

Feeble- lacking physical strength, especially because of age or weakness.

Drape - to arrange loosely on something.

Hale - strong and healthy.

33. Fundamental [SSC CHSL 02/08/2023 (1st Shift)]

Correct Answer: (c) Least
Solution:Least - smallest in amount, extent or significance.

Fundamental - serving as an essential component.

Impact - a marked effect or influence.

Neutral - not supporting or helping either side in a conflict.

Link - a relationship between two things or situations.

34. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM for 'scarcity' in the given sentence. [SSC CHSL 02/08/2023 (2nd Shift)]

In spite of having ice glaciers across the globe, people don't have excess of fresh drinking water.

 

Correct Answer: (a) Excess
Solution:Excess-  too much of something.

Scarcity - not enough of something.

Glaciers - large ice masses.

Fresh - clean and not spoiled.

35. ''Penury'' [SSC CHSL 02/08/2023 (3rd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (b) Opulence
Solution:Opulence- having a lot of wealth, luxury.

Penury - the state of extreme poverty.

Emergency- a serious, unexpected, and often dangerous situation requiring immediate action.

Regression - return to a previous state or behaviour.

Euphemism- an expression or a word used in place of one that is considered offensive.

36. Bhagat Singh was a young firebrand, whose militant activism and revolutionary fervour made him a symbol of resistance against the British Raj. [SSC CHSL 02/08/2023 (4th Shift)]

Correct Answer: (c) Moderate
Solution:Moderate- kept within reasonable or proper limits.

Revolutionary- involving or causing complete or dramatic change.

Violent- involving the use of physical force to cause harm or damage to someone.

Radical- relating to the fundamental nature of something.

Ultra-  going beyond what is usual or ordinary.

37. Sumptuous [SSC CHSL 03/08/2023 (1st Shift)]

Correct Answer: (c) Inexpensive
Solution:

Inexpensive - affordable.

Sumptuous - luxurious and expensive.

Unremitting-  continuous and not stopping.

Lucrative - profitable.

Delectable - delicious and enjoyable.

38. Amateur [SSC CHSL 03/08/2023 (1st Shift)]

Correct Answer: (d) Professional
Solution:Professional- someone who is highly skilled and gets paid for their work.

Amateur - a beginner or non-expert.

Hobbyist- someone who does an activity for fun.

Devotee - a strong believer in a particular religion or god

Layman- a person without professional or specialized knowledge in a particular subject.

39. Comply [SSC CHSL 03/08/2023 (1st Shift)]

Correct Answer: (a) Deny
Solution:Deny- to object to or argue against something.

Comply- to follow a rule or request.

Engage- participate or become involved in something.

Assist- help or support someone in a task.

Expect - look forward to something.

40. ''Awkward'' [SSC CHSL 03/08/2023 (2nd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (a) Graceful
Solution:Graceful - moving in a smooth, relaxed or attractive way.

Awkward- not having grace or skill in form or movement.

Meaningful- having a clear and definite purpose or intention.

Innocent- not guilty of any wrong or crime.

Huge- very large in size, extent, or amount.