ANTONYMS (Part-V)

Total Questions: 50

1. Wax [SSC CGL 17/07/2023 (3rd shift)]

(a) Polish
(b) Cane
(c) Wail
(d) Wane

Correct Answer: (d) Wane

Solution:Wane - to decrease in size amount, or intensity.

Wax- to increase or grow, often in strength or size.

Polish- make something smooth and shiny by rubbing.

Cane- a thin, strong stick, often used for support.

Wail - cry out loudly in grief or pain.

2. His house was filthy with papers and eatables strewn everywhere. [SSC CGL 17/07/2023 (4th shift)]

(a) Dignified
(b) Integral
(c) Barren
(d) Clean

Correct Answer: (d) Clean

Solution:Clean

Filthy - extremely dirty, foul, or unclean.

Dignified polite, calm and sensible in behaviour.

Integral essential or necessary for completeness or functioning.

Barren - empty, unproductive.

3. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word 'Sophisticated" from the given sentence. [SSC CGL 17/07/2023 (4th shift)]

The tribe had no access to modern technology or resources and had to rely on primitive tools and techniques for survival.

(a) Technology
(b) Primitive
(c) Modern
(d) Techniques

Correct Answer: (b) Primitive

Solution:Primitive- Relating to an early or basic stage of development.

Sophisticated- Highly developed or advanced.

Technology - the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes.

Modern- Relating to the present or current time.

Techniques- Methods or approaches used to accomplish a particular task or goal.

4. Choose the ANTONYM of the word 'effervescent' in the given sentence. [SSC CGL 17/07/2023 (4th shift)]

Sonali is bubbly and carefree in comparison to her sister Mitali's subdued nature.

(a) Bubbly
(b) Comparison
(c) Carefree
(d) Subdued

Correct Answer: (d) Subdued

Solution:Subdued- being quiet or not showing much excitement or enthusiasm.

Effervescent- lively, enthusiastic, or bubbly in personality.

Bubbly- lively, enthusiastic, or full of energy.

Comparison- examining the similarities and differences between two or more things.

Carefree- Feeling or being without worry or anxiety.

5. Eloquent [SSC CGL 18/07/2023 (1st shift)]

(a) Modest
(b) Crucial
(c) Impotent
(d) Humble

Correct Answer: (c) Impotent

Solution:Impotent - lacking power and strength.

Eloquent- having the power of fluent, forceful, and appropriate speech.

Modest - neither too small nor too large.

Crucial - very important.

Humble- having a modest opinion of oneself.

6. Identify the word in the given sentence that is the ANTONYM of the word 'frugal'. [SSC CGL 18/07/2023 (2nd shift)]

At present, people are paying extravagant prices for houses because they have to have accommodation.

(a) prices
(b) accommodation
(c) present
(d) extravagant

Correct Answer: (d) extravagant

Solution:Extravagant- spending money in a wasteful or excessive manner.

Frugal - being careful or economical with money, avoiding wastefulness.

Prices- the amount of money required to purchase something.

Accommodation- a place where someone lives or stays.

Present - the current time or moment.

7. Seldom had he been so joyous in other's happiness. [SSC CGL 18/07/2023 (2nd shift)]

(a) Hardly
(b) Rarely
(c) Frequently
(d) Occasionally

Correct Answer: (c) Frequently

Solution:Frequently- happening often or occurring at regular intervals.

Seldom - rarely or not often.

Hardly- almost not at all.

Rarely- not often.

Occasionally- happening from time to time.

8. He brought disgrace to his family by being involved in illegal activities. [SSC CGL 18/07/2023 (2nd shift)]

(a) Suspicion
(b) Shame
(c) Discord
(d) Honour

Correct Answer: (d) Honour

Solution:Honour- being respected and admired for good behavior and actions.

Disgrace- feeling ashamed ог embarrassed due to bad behavior.

Suspicion- a feeling that someone may have done something wrong, without proof.

Shame- feeling bad or embarrassed about something you did wrong.

Discord- disagreement or conflict between people or groups.

9. Divergence [SSC CGL 18/07/2023 (2nd shift)]

(a) Convergence
(b) Existence
(c) Resilience
(d) Transience

Correct Answer: (a) Convergence

Solution:Convergence- Coming together or becoming similar to each other.

Divergence- Moving apart or becoming different from each other.

Existence- the fact of being present or living.

Resilience- the ability to recover quickly from difficulties or challenges.

Transience- the state of being temporary or lasting for only a short time.

10. The love between them is blooming. [SSC CGL 18/07/2023 (4th shift)]

(a) Flourishing
(b) Sprouting
(c) Growing
(d) Fading

Correct Answer: (d) Fading

Solution:Fading losing colour, brightness, or strength over time.

Blooming- opening up and flourishing, often used for flowers.

Flourishing- growing well and successfully.

Sprouting- new growth emerging, like young shoots from a plant.

Growing- getting bigger or more developed over time.

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