ANTONYMS (Part-II)

Total Questions: 50

41. On the day of independence, a jubilant crowd from all over the country cheered and wept. [SSC CHSL 03/08/2023 (2nd Shift)]

(a) Triumphant
(b) Cryptic
(c) Elated
(d) Gloomy

Correct Answer: (d) Gloomy

Solution:Gloomy- sad and lacking cheerfulness.

Jubilant - extremely happy and joyful.

Triumphant- feeling victorious and successful.

Cryptic- mysterious and difficult to understand.

Elated- overjoyed and filled with happiness.

42. The fields remained barren despite the efforts of the local administration and agricultural scientists. [SSC CHSL 03/08/2023 (2nd Shift)]

(a) Sterile
(b) Unforgiving
(c) Damp
(d) Fertile

Correct Answer: (d) Fertile

Solution:Fertile - able to produce crops or vegetation.

Barren -unable to produce crops or vegetation.

Sterile- unable to produce children; infertile.

Unforgiving- not showing mercy or compassion.

Damp- slightly wet

43. ''Serendipity'' [SSC CHSL 03/08/2023 (2nd Shift)]

(a) Tangibility
(b) Misfortune
(c) Permanency
(d) Tranquillity

Correct Answer: (b) Misfortune

Solution:Misfortune- unfortunate events. bad luck or

Serendipity - good luck by chance.

Tangibility- touchable or real. the quality of being

Permanency- the state of being permanent or lasting.

Tranquillity- a state of peace and calmness.

44. ''Frugality'' [SSC CHSL 03/08/2023 (3rd Shift)]

(a) Parsimony
(b) Extravagance
(c) Providence
(d) Economy

Correct Answer: (b) Extravagance

Solution:Extravagance- excessive spending.

Frugality- being careful when using money or food.

Parsimony- the quality of not being willing to spend money.

Providence- wise preparation for the future.

Economy- efficient use of resources saving money.

45. ''Acclimatise'' [SSC CHSL 03/08/2023 (3rd Shift)]

(a) Disarrange
(b) Prioritise
(c) Placate
(d) Decriminalise

Correct Answer: (a) Disarrange

Solution:Disarrange - to mess up or disturb the arrangement.

Acclimatise- to adapt to a new situation or environment.

Prioritise- to rank tasks by importance.

Placate- to calm someone down.

Decriminalise- to make something legal that was once illegal.

46. Gandhi's approach, while effective in mobilising large segments of Indian society, was criticised by some for being passive and overly accommodating. [SSC CHSL 03/08/2023 (3rd Shift)]

(a) Reconciling
(b) Strenuous
(c) Disobliging
(d) Gratifying

Correct Answer: (c) Disobliging

Solution:Disobliging - unwilling to help or do what you are asked to do.

Accommodating- willing to fit with someone's wishes or needs.

Reconciling - restoring friendly relations between.

Strenuous - requiring great effort.

Gratifying - giving pleasure or satisfaction.

47. He was a liberal who believed that men were inherently superior to women in every aspect of life. [SSC CHSL 03/08/2023 (4th Shift)]

(a) conservative
(b) tolerant
(c) republican
(d) philanthropist

Correct Answer: (a) conservative

Solution:Conservative- opposed to change or innovation and holding traditional values.

Liberal- willing to respect or accept behaviour or opinions different from one's own.

Tolerant- having the ability to bear something unpleasant or annoying.

Republican- a person who supports the idea of countries having a president, rather than a king or queen.

Philanthropist- a person who seeks to promote the welfare of others.

48. ''Hostile'' [SSC CHSL 03/08/2023 (4th Shift)]

(a) Hospitable
(b) Bitter
(c) Nasty
(d) Aggressive

Correct Answer: (a) Hospitable

Solution:Hospitable- friendly and welcoming to visitors or guests.

Hostile- showing or feeling opposition or dislike.

Bitter- having a sharp pungent taste or smell.

Nasty - behaving in an unpleasant way.

Aggressive- ready or likely to attack or confront.

49. His deliberate activities brought him fame. [SSC CHSL 03/08/2023 (4th Shift)]

(a) Dishonour
(b) Respect
(c) Sorrow
(d) Strength

Correct Answer: (a) Dishonour

Solution:Dishonour - a state of shame or disgrace.

Fame- state of being known for doing something important.

Sorrow- a feeling of deep distress caused by loss, disappointment, or misfortune.

Strength- ability to do things that require physical effort.

50. ''Imminent'' [SSC CHSL 03/08/2023 (4th Shift)]

(a) Near
(b) Unstoppable
(c) Distant
(d) Impending

Correct Answer: (c) Distant

Solution:Distant - far away in space or time.

Imminent - likely to happen very soon.

Near - at a short distance away.

Unstoppable- impossible to stop or prevent.

Impending- about to happen.

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