ANTONYMS (Part-IX)

Total Questions: 50

21. Perilous [SSC MTS 05/07/2022 (Morning)]

Correct Answer: (d) Safe
Solution:Perilous- very hazardous or dangerous

Safe- not likely to cause danger, harm or risk

Verbose- using or containing more words than are needed

Unstable- likely to change or fail

Cruel- causing physical or mental pain or suffering to somebody/something

22. The more enlightened employers offer better terms [SSC MTS 05/07/2022 (Morning)]

Correct Answer: (c) Confounded
Solution:Enlightened- having sensible, modern attitudes and ways of dealing with things

Confounded-to confuse someone by being difficult to explain or deal with

Civilised- having a high state of culture and development both social and technological

Educated- having studied and learnt a lot of things to a high standard

Reasonable- acceptable and appropriate in a particular situation

23. Salient [SSC MTS 05/07/2022 (Afternoon)]

Correct Answer: (c) Insignificant
Solution:Salient- most important or noticeable

Insignificant- something of little value or importance

Chief- most important

Remarkable- unusual and surprising in a way that people notice

Eminent- noticeable or worth remarking on, or very great

24. The kids have been pestering me to buy them new toys. [SSC MTS 05/07/2022 (Evening)]

Correct Answer: (a) pacifying
Solution:Pestering- to annoy somebody

Pacifying- to make somebody who is angry be calm or quiet

Perturbing- to make somebody worried or upset

Bugging- to annoy or worry somebody

Tormenting- to cause a person or animal to suffer or worry

25. Flabby [SSC MTS 05/07/2022 (Evening)]

Correct Answer: (c) Firm
Solution:Flabby- having too much soft fat instead of muscle

Firm- able to stay the same shape when pressed

Long- talking about how much something measures in length, distance or time

Plump- pleasantly fat

Stretched- to pull something so that it becomes longer or wider

26. Refute [SSC MTS 06/07/2022 (Morning)]

Correct Answer: (a) Endorse
Solution:Refute- to prove that a statement, theory, argument, etc. is incorrect

Endorse- to give support to someone or something

Acknowledge- to accept or admit that something is true or exists

Deny- to refuse to admit or accept something

Dispute- a disagreement or argument between two people, groups or countries

27. We had hundreds of courageous scientists. [SSC MTS 06/07/2022 (Afternoon)]

Correct Answer: (a) diffident
Solution:Courageous- having characterized by courage, bravery.

Diffident- not having confidence in your or own strengths or abilities

Gutsy- having or showing courage, determination, and spirit.

Audacious- willing to take risks or do something shocking

Valiant- full of courage and not afraid

28. He carries that sorrow with him now, just under the surface, almost tangible. [SSC MTS 06/07/2022 (Evening)]

Correct Answer: (b) Abstract
Solution:Tangible- that can be clearly seen to exist

Abstract- existing only as an idea, not as a physical thing

Delectable- extremely good to taste, smell or look at

Actual- really existing or happening

Distinct- clearly different

29. He learned to endure hunger and cold. [SSC MTS 06/07/2022 (Evening)]

Correct Answer: (c) Resist
Solution:Endure- to suffer something painful or uncomfortable, usually without complaining

Resist- to stop yourself from having or doing something

Reconcile- to find a way of dealing with two ideas, situations, statements, etc.

Persist- to keep on doing or saying something

Sustain- to keep somebody/something alive or healthy

30. Steady [SSC MTS 07/07/2022 (Afternoon)]

Correct Answer: (b) Shaky
Solution:Steady- developing, growing or happening gradually and at a regular rate

Shaky- not firm, weak or not very good Tabular- presented or arranged in a table

Dedicate- to give all your energy, time, efforts, etc. to somethin

Constant- happening or existing all the time or again and again