ANTONYMS (Part-IV)

Total Questions: 50

1. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in brackets to fill in the blank. [SSC CHSL 11/08/2023 (1st Shift)]

I can't believe that you're (resolute) enough to not even decide what you want for dinner.

 

Correct Answer: (b) indecisive
Solution:Indecisive - Unable to make decisions easily or with confidence.

Resolute - determined and unwavering in one's decisions or actions.

Reluctant- Unwilling or hesitant to do something.

Disinclined- unwilling to do something due to lack of interest.

Gullible - quick to believe something that is not true.

2. The singer's performance captivated the audience and left them mesmerised. [SSC CHSL 11/08/2023 (1st Shift)]

Correct Answer: (c) Horrified
Solution:Horrified-  extremely shocked or scared.

Captivated - completely interested and charmed by something.

Enthralled-  totally fascinated and absorbed.

Disillusioned- feeling let down or disappointed after discovering the truth.

Resisted - acted against or opposed something.

3. Punctual [SSC CHSL 11/08/2023 (1st Shift)]

Correct Answer: (c) Late
Solution:Late- not arriving or happening at the scheduled or expected time.

Punctual - always arriving or doing things on time, without delay.

Dependable- reliable and trustworthy, someone or something you can count on.

Precise- very accurate and exact, with attention to small details.

Ready - fully prepared or equipped for a task or situation.

4. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word from the following sentence. [SSC CHSL 11/08/2023 (1st Shift)]

Empowered

People feel liberated in modern democracies, yet it is believed they are enslaved in their minds.

Correct Answer: (b) enslaved
Solution:Enslaved -deprived of freedom and subject to forced labour.

Empowered- give (someone) the authority or power to do something.

Liberated- set free from restrictions or constraints.

Minds- a person's ability to think and reason.

Modern- pertaining to the present time or the current period.

5. Her judicious act made him popular overnight. [SSC CHSL 11/08/2023 (2nd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (b) Unwise
Solution:Unwise- lacking good judgment or making decisions that are not sensible.

Judicious- showing good judgment and wisdom in decision-making.

Criminal- a person who has committed a crime or an act that is against the law.

Loyal- faithful and committed to someone or something.

Lawful- in accordance with the law or legal regulations.

6. The jovial host welcomed his guests with a warm smile and a hearty laugh. [SSC CHSL 11/08/2023 (2nd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (b) Petulant
Solution:Petulant - irritable and easily annoyed.

Jovial - cheerful and friendly.

Cheerful displaying happiness and a positive attitude.

Buoyant - having a light-hearted and optimistic nature.

Convivial - friendly, lively, and enjoyable.

7. The idea of investing all of his life savings in a risky startup seemed like an act of lunacy to his financial advisor. [SSC CHSL 11/08/2023 (2nd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (a) Sanity
Solution:Sanity- the ability to think and behave in a normal and rational manner

Lunacy- extreme and irrational behavior or madness.

Dismay- a feeling of distress, shock, or disappointment caused by an unexpected or troubling event.

Delusion- a false belief or perception that is not based on reality.

Insanity- the state of being seriously mentally ill.

8. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word in brackets to fill in the blank. [SSC CHSL 11/08/2023 (2nd Shift)]

The gentle lapping of waves (for) the shore was the only thing that could be heard.

 

Correct Answer: (d) against
Solution:Against - in opposition to

For - in support of.

Across - from one side to the other of a place, area, etc.

Beneath - (something)at a lower position than something else.

Pro - a professional, especially in sport.

9. Attract [SSC CHSL 11/08/2023 (3rd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (a) Repel
Solution:Repel - to push something or someone away.

Attract- to draw something or someone closer because of a magnetic force or charm.

Entice- to persuade someone to do something by offering something tempting.

Knock- to strike a surface with force using a part of the body, usually knuckles.

Influence- the power or ability to affect the thoughts, feelings, or actions of others.

10. Falter [SSC CHSL 11/08/2023 (3rd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (a) Stabilise
Solution:Stabilise to make something firm, steady, or more stable.

Falter - to move unsteadily.

Suspect- to have doubts about someone's involvement in wrongdoing.

Haunt- to repeatedly come to mind or trouble someone.

Transfer- to move something or someone from one place or position to another.