ANTONYMS (Part-V)

Total Questions: 50

21. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in brackets to fill in the blank [SSC CGL 20/07/2023 (1st shift)]

The teacher could judge that his intentions were (nefarious) so he was not stopped from entering the hall.

(a) pious
(b) traitorous
(c) envious
(d) perfidious

Correct Answer: (a) pious

Solution:Pious- displays high someone who moral standards, righteousness, and ethical behavior.

Nefarious - Wicked, evil, or villainous.

Traitorous - Involving betrayal or disloyalty towards one's country,

organization, or cause.

Envious Feeling or showing jealousy towards someone else's possessions, qualities, or achievements.

Perfidious- untrustworthy, often betraying someone's trust.

22. The old port was abandoned a long ago. [SSC CGL 20/07/2023 (1st shift)]

(a) Quit
(b) Shortened
(c) Kept
(d) Rashed

Correct Answer: (c) Kept

Solution:Kept

Abandoned- left behind or deserted, no longer taken care of.

Quit- to shop or give up an activity or job.

Shortened - made smaller in length.

23. Her mother always encouraged the idea of early marriage. [SSC CGL 20/07/2023 (2nd shift)]

(a) Motivated
(b) Supported
(c) Cheered
(d) Discouraged

Correct Answer: (d) Discouraged

Solution:Discouraged to express disapproval of an idea.

Encouraged- to support a person or idea.

Motivated- having a strong desire or reason to accomplish a goal.

Supported- to give help to someone.

Cheered- to express joy, approval, or encouragement to boost someone's spirits.

24. Aditi is meticulous by nature. [SSC CGL 20/07/2023 (2nd shift)]

(a) accurate
(b) precise
(c) careless
(d) concise

Correct Answer: (c) careless

Solution:careless- not giving proper attention or care.

Meticulous- showing great attention to detail.

Accurate free from errors or mistakes.

Precise- exact, accurate, and carefully defined.

Concise- in brief.

25. He was quite violent in his behaviour. [SSC CGL 20/07/2023 (3rd shift)]

(a) Crazy
(b) Aggressive
(c) Gentle
(d) Savage

Correct Answer: (c) Gentle

Solution:Gentle- kind, calm, and not forceful.

Violent- intense physical force causing harm or damage.

Crazy- extremely silly or irrational.

Aggressive- ready to attack or confront.

Savage- extremely fierce, violent, or brutal.

26. It was evident from his gestures that he was feeling guilty. [SSC CGL 20/07/2023 (4th shift)]

(a) Hidden
(b) Profuse
(c) Correct
(d) Visible

Correct Answer: (a) Hidden

Solution:Hidden - not easily seen or noticed.

Evident - easily seen or understood.

Profuse- abundant; in large amounts.

Correct- free from error; accurate or true.

Visible- able to be seen.

27. Meticulous [SSC CGL 20/07/2023 (4th shift)]

(a) Heedful
(b) Careful
(c) Careless
(d) Untidy

Correct Answer: (c) Careless

Solution:Careless- not taking enough care.

Meticulous- showing great attention to detail.

Heedful paying careful attention.

Careful-taking care to avoid mistakes or accidents.

Untidy- messy or disordered.

28. Hinder [SSC CGL 20/07/2023 (4th shift)]

(a) Monitor
(b) Aid
(c) Domesticate
(d) Force

Correct Answer: (b) Aid

Solution:Aid- to provide assistance or support.

Hinder- to create obstacles or difficulties.

Monitor- to observe or or keep track of something closely.

Domesticate- to tame or adapt a wild animal to live with humans.

Force- to make someone do something against their will.

29. Perseverance [SSC CGL 21/07/2023 (1st shift)]

(a) Irresolution
(b) Obstinacy
(c) Readiness
(d) Eloquence

Correct Answer: (a) Irresolution

Solution:Irresolution - Lack of determination.

Perseverance- determination achieving goals or completing tasks.

Obstinacy- in refusal to change one's opinions or actions despite persuasion or reasoning.

Readiness - willingness and preparedness to do something.

Eloquence - the ability to write and speak fluently.

30. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word 'Unsure' from the given sentence. [SSC CGL 21/07/2023 (1st shift)]

Himanshi is preparing customised gifts and handicrafts for surprising Mehul on his retirement, but the date is not certain yet.

(a) date
(b) certain
(c) customised
(d) handicrafts

Correct Answer: (b) certain

Solution:Certain - Definite or specific; not in doubt.

Unsure- not certain or confident.

Customised- modified or made according to specific needs or requirements.

Handicrafts- items or products made skillfully by hand.

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