ANTONYMS (Part-IV)

Total Questions: 50

31. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM for 'redeem' in the given sentence. [SSC CHSL 17/08/2023 (4th Shift)]

Shantanu violated the rules of the college when he started screaming and shouting in the premises.

(a) Screaming
(b) Violated
(c) Premises
(d) Shouting

Correct Answer: (b) Violated

Solution:Violated- to have broken or disregarded a law, rule or code of conduct.

Redeem- to make up for a mistake or wrongdoing.

Screaming- crying or saying something loudly and usually on a high note.

Premises- the physical location or building of a business or residence.

Shouting - speaking loudly or vigorously.

32. Mean [SSC CHSL 17/08/2023 (4th Shift)]

(a) Minute
(b) Noble
(c) Notorious
(d) Novel

Correct Answer: (b) Noble

Solution:Noble- having high moral qualities or character.

Mean - unkind or malicious in nature.

Minute - extremely small or precise.

Notorious- infamous or widely known for negative reasons.

Novel - new, unique, or original.

33. Her dog can climb under_the fence. [SSC CGL 14/07/2023 (1st shift)]

(a) Over
(b) Sink
(c) Behind
(d) Beneath

Correct Answer: (a) Over

Solution:Over - above or higher in position.

Under - a position below something else

Sink - to go down below the surface.

Behind- at the back of something.

Beneath- a position below something else.

34. Henry is so servile that other people take advantage of him. [SSC CGL 14/07/2023 (1st shift)]

(a) Arrogant
(b) Sheepish
(c) Bickering
(d) Cunning

Correct Answer: (a) Arrogant

Solution:Arrogant- having an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or superiority.

Servile- eager to serve and please someone else in a way that shows a lack of respect for yourself.

Sheepish- feeling or looking embarrassed, shy, or awkward.

Bickering - arguing or quarreling in a petty or continuous manner.

Cunning- being clever and crafty in achieving goals.

35. He was compelled by everyone to join the group. [SSC CGL 14/07/2023 (2nd shift)]

(a) Demur
(b) Obscured
(c) Confessed
(d) Induced

Correct Answer: (a) Demur

Solution:Demur- to object or show unwillingness.

Compelled - forced to do something.

Obscured- to hide or conceal.

Confessed- to admit or acknowledge.

Induced- to persuade or influence someone to do something.

36. Do you know the old adage 'the show must go on'? [SSC CGL 14/07/2023 (2nd shift)]

(a) Misconstruction
(b) Rebuke
(c) Dare
(d) Addiction

Correct Answer: (a) Misconstruction

Solution:Misconstruction- a misunderstanding of something, especially a text or statement.

Adage- a short statement expressing a general truth.

Rebuke - to scold or criticize.

Dare- to have the courage to do something challenging.

Addiction- something. a strong dependence on

37. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in brackets to fill in the blank. [SSC CGL 14/07/2023 (2nd shift)]

Mr. Khanna is quite.

(callous)

towards the victims of earthquake.

(a) rationalistic
(b) unsympathetic
(c) sympathetic
(d) nondiplomatic

Correct Answer: (c) sympathetic

Solution:Sympathetic- showing concern and understanding towards the suffering or emotions of others.

Callous- a lack of concern for the feelings and suffering of others.

Rationalistic- based on or guided by reason and logic rather than emotions or feelings.

Unsympathetic- showing a lack of compassion, understanding, or concern towards others' feelings.

Non diplomatic - lacking tact or sensitivity in dealing with others.

38. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word 'Optimistic' from the given sentence. [SSC CGL 14/07/2023 (2nd shift)]

After the incident, Radha prepared herself to stay positive even in gloomy days.

(a) stay
(b) incident
(c) positive
(d) gloomy

Correct Answer: (d) gloomy

Solution:Gloomy - unhappy, negative or depressed

Optimistic - having a positive attitude.

Stay- to remain in a particular state or condition.

Incident - an event or occurrence.

Positive - having a confident attitude.

39. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in brackets to fill in the blank. [SSC CGL 14/07/2023 (3rd shift)]

The gradual (curtail) in the expenditures made them tensed.

(a) indent
(b) innate
(c) increase
(d) insinuate

Correct Answer: (c) increase

Solution:Increase- to become larger in size or quantity

Curtail - to reduce or limit the extent or amount of something.

Indent- to create a space at the beginning of a line to set it apart from the margin.

Innate- naturally present or inherent in someone from birth.

Insinuate - to suggest or hint indirectly.

40. Israel has been a staunch ally of the United States. [SSC CGL 14/07/2023 (3rd shift)]

(a) Resolute
(b) Careless
(c) Confused
(d) Unsteady

Correct Answer: (d) Unsteady

Solution:Unsteady- shaking or moving in an uncontrolled manner.

Staunch- always showing strong support in opinions and attitude.

Resolute- firm and determined in purpose.

Careless- not taking sufficient care or attention.

Confused- understanding. lacking clarity or

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