ANTONYMS (Part-III)

Total Questions: 50

41. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in brackets to fill in the blank. [SSC CHSL 09/08/2023 (4th Shift)]

The (chill) of the sun on his face was a welcome respite from the chilly morning air.

(a) glow
(b) blush
(c) warmth
(d) brightness

Correct Answer: (c) warmth

Solution:Warmth - the feeling of being warm.

Chill- a feeling of cold.

Glow - to shine with a continuous light.

Blush- to turn red in the face from embarrassment or shyness.

Brightness- intensity of light or intelligence.

42. The doctor reassured Raman that the lump was benign, which brought immense relief to both him and his family. [SSC CHSL 09/08/2023 (4th Shift)]

(a) Harsh
(b) Rugged
(c) Malignant
(d) Healthy

Correct Answer: (c) Malignant

Solution:Malignant- Harmful ог dangerous.

Benign - not harmful in effect.

Harsh - severe or unpleasant in nature.

Rugged - rough and uneven in texture.

Healthy- in good physical and mental condition.

43. Fixation [SSC CHSL 09/08/2023 (4th Shift)]

(a) Formulation
(b) Indifference
(c) Inclination
(d) Reformation

Correct Answer: (b) Indifference

Solution:Indifference - lack of interest or concern.

Fixation- excessive interest in someone or something.

Formulation- creating or developing something systematically.

Inclination- natural tendency or preference.

Reformation- act of making an improvement.

44. The Tokyo Games accelerated energy policies in Japan, demonstrating how they could make steps towards a low-carbon economy by powering the athletes' village with hydrogen from clean, green sources. [SSC CHSL 10/08/2023 (2nd Shift)]

(a) inspirin
(b) exploring
(c) collating
(d) hiding

Correct Answer: (d) hiding

Solution:Hiding- concealing or keeping something out of sight.

Demonstrating- displaying or showing how something works or is done.

Inspiring- motivating or encouraging others through one's actions or ideas.

Exploring- investigating or examining to discover or learn about something.

Collating- gathering and arranging information or data into a structured form.

45. Hysterical [SSC CHSL 10/08/2023 (2nd Shift)]

(a) Controlled
(b) Resolute
(c) Manful
(d) Shy

Correct Answer: (a) Controlled

Solution:Controlled- having command over one's actions.

Hysterical- an uncontrolled emotional state.

Resolute- being determined and firm in your decisions or actions.

Manful- courageous and brave actions.

Shy- being reserved or timid in social situations.

46. Select the appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word to fill in the blank. [SSC CHSL 10/08/2023 (2nd Shift)]

The flow of the river is very rapid now. Let's go in when it's a little

(a) fast
(b) quick
(c) delayed
(d) slow

Correct Answer: (d) slow

Solution:slow

Rapid- happening or moving at a high speed.

Delayed- happening later than expected or planned.

47. Profit [SSC CHSL 10/08/2023 (3rd Shift)]

(a) Earnings
(b) Amount
(c) Sale
(d) Expense

Correct Answer: (d) Expense

Solution:Expense- the cost incurred in or required for something.

Profit - a financial gain

Earnings - money obtained in return for abour or services.

Amount- a quantity or sum of something.

Sale- the exchange of a commodity for money.

48. Everyone should be aware of the possibly greater potential for natural disasters where they live and what resources they have in case these happen. [SSC CHSL 10/08/2023 (4th Shift)]

(a) Maze
(b) Certainty
(c) Knot
(d) Neuter

Correct Answer: (b) Certainty

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

Potential - possibility of something happening or being developed.

Maze- a complex network of paths designed as a puzzle through which one has to find a way.

Knot- a part that forms when you tie a piece of rope, string, fabric, etc., to itself or to something else.

Neuter - something that is neither male nor female.

49. Due to the weather forecast that it is going to rain heavily here, all the arrangements are in turmoil. [SSC CHSL 10/08/2023 (4th Shift)]

(a) Peace
(b) Commotion
(c) Fuss
(d) Uproar

Correct Answer: (a) Peace

Solution:Peace - a state of calm and quiet with no trouble.

Turmoil - a state of chaos or confusion.

Commotion- a lot of noise and confusion.

Fuss- unnecessary excitement or attention about something small.

Uproar- a very noisy and chaotic situation.

50. Select the most appropriate ΑΝΤΟΝΥΜ of the word 'Facilitated' from the given sentence. [SSC CHSL 10/08/2023 (4th Shift)]

The author's recent bout of writer's block had hindered her typically prolific output of novels.

(a) Bout
b) Prolific
(c) Hindered
(d) Output

Correct Answer: (c) Hindered

Solution:Hindered held back or slowed down progress or movement.

Facilitated- made something easier or more efficient.

Bout- a short period of intense activity or a fight, often used to describe a match or contest.

Prolific- producing a great number or amount of something.

Output- the amount of something produced or created.

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