ANTONYMS (Part-III)

Total Questions: 50

21. One needs to be free of prejudices while dealing with judicial cases. [SSC CHSL 08/08/2023 (1st Shift)]

(a) Favours
(b) Discriminations
(c) Bigotries
(d) Equalities

Correct Answer: (d) Equalities

Solution:Equalities- The state or quality of being equal.

Prejudices- Preconceived opinions or judgments about a person or group.

Favours- Acts of kindness or assistance provided to someone.

Discriminations - Unfair or prejudiced treatment of individuals.

Bigotries- unreasonable or unfair attachment to a particular set of beliefs.

22. It is a misconception that the more you learn, the more likely you are to succeed. [SSC CHSL 08/08/2023 (2nd Shift)]

(a) Illusion
(b) Hallucination
(c) Fallacy
(d) Certainty

Correct Answer: (d) Certainty

Solution:Certainty - the state of being completely sure something. or confident about

Misconception- a mistaken or incorrect belief or idea about something.

Illusion - a false or misleading perception or appearance.

Hallucination- when someone sees, hears, feels, or smells something that isn't really there.

Fallacy- a false belief that can lead to incorrect conclusions.

23. The doctor assured the patient that the tumour was benign and could be easily removed. [SSC CHSL 08/08/2023 (2nd Shift)]

(a) Favourable
(b) Malignant
(c) Sterile
(d) Kind

Correct Answer: (b) Malignant

Solution:Malignant- harmful or cancerous.

Benign - harmless.

Favourable - advantageous or positive.

Sterile- lacking microorganisms or incapable of producing offspring.

24. Select the ANTONYM of the word dulcet to fill in the blank. [C CHSL 08/08/2023 (3rd Shift)]

He has _words for his opponents.

(a) sweet
(b) penurious
(c) enliven
(d) harsh

Correct Answer: (d) harsh

Solution:Harsh - severe or unpleasant in manner or sound.

Dulcet- sweet and soothing in sound or tone.

Sweet - having a pleasant taste.

Penurious - extremely poor.

Enliven- make something more lively or cheerful.

25. Pernicious [SSC CHSL 08/08/2023 (3rd Shift)]

(a) Malicious
(b) Wicked
(c) Injurious
(d) Compassionate

Correct Answer: (d) Compassionate

Solution:Compassionate- showing sympathy and concern for others' suffering.

Pernicious- having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual way.

Malicious- characterized by a desire to harm others.

Wicked- morally wrong, evil, or mischievous.

Injurious- causing harm or damage.

26. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word from the following sentence. [SSC CHSL 08/08/2023 (3rd Shift)]

Suspicious

Although the web server was problematic, Sudha was certain that she will submit her form on the portal by evening.

(a) certain
(b) problematic
(c) submit
(d) portal

Correct Answer: (a) certain

Solution:Certain having no doubt; sure.

Suspicious- feeling doubt or uncertainty about something.

Problematic- involving problems or difficulties.

Submit- to present or hand over something for a decision or approval.

Portal - a doorway or entrance.

27. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in brackets to fill in the blank. [SSC CHSL 08/08/2023 (3rd Shift)]

The sound of rain tapping against the (stimulating) window was a melody, lulling him to sleep.

(a) Stressful
(b) Troubling
(c) Subduing
(d) Harsh

Correct Answer: (c) Subduing

Solution:Subduing- bringing under control or calming.

Stimulating- causing excitement or interest.

Stressful- causing mental or emotional strain.

Troubling - causing worry or concern. Harsh - severe or unpleasant.

28. Witty [SSC CHSL 08/08/2023 (4th Shift)]

(a) Serious
(b) Cynical
(c) Callous
(d) Giddy

Correct Answer: (a) Serious

Solution:Serious- focused and not playful or joking.

Witty - clever and funny with quick remarks.

Cynical- not trusting or respecting the goodness of other people and their actions.

Callous- one who is insensitive or not showing concern to others' feelings.

Giddy - to be excessively happy or excited.

29. Darwin drew our attention to the gradual accumulation of unfavourable traits and its direct relationship with the survival of those presumed lucky species, which then serve as breeding grounds for more desirable traits. [SSC CHSL 08/08/2023 (4th Shift)]

(a) advantageous
(b) fulfilling
(c) steady
(d) negative

Correct Answer: (a) advantageous

Solution:Advantageous

Unfavorable - something that is not in your favor, negative, or disadvantageous.

Fulfilling - something that is satisfying. Steady constant. something that is stable,

30. Select the appropriate ANΝΤΟΝΥΜ of the underlined word to fill in the blank [SSC CHSL 08/08/2023 (4th Shift)]

Our administration uses techniques to get their work done. They do not rely on overt tactics.

(a) covert
(b) apparent
(c) clear
(d) patent

Correct Answer: (a) covert

Solution:Covert - hidden or not easily seen.

Overt - open and observable, not hidden.

Apparent - easily seen or understood; clear or obvious.

Clear - easily seen, heard, or understood.

Patent- an official right to be the only person or company allowed to make or sell a new product.

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