ANTONYMS (Part-V)

Total Questions: 50

41. Select the option that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the given word. Incompetent [SSC CGL 25/07/2023 (1st shift)]

(a) Forlorn
(b) Desperate
(c) Hopeless
(d) Dexterous

Correct Answer: (d) Dexterous

Solution:Dexterous- skilled and good at using your hands or mind.

Incompetent- not skilled, often making mistakes or unable to do things properly.

Forlorn - feeling lonely or unhappy.

Desperate- feeling of a strong need or desire.

Hopeless- without hope or possibility of success.

42. He was riding his bike on a bumpy surface. [SSC CGL 25/07/2023 (2nd shift)]

(a) Jerky
(b) Uneven
(c) Choppy
(d) Steady

Correct Answer: (d) Steady

Solution:Steady- smooth and stable; without changes.

Bumpy - marked by unevenness; not smooth.

Jerky- characterized by sudden starts and stops; lacking smoothness.

Uneven- not level or regular; having variations in height or surface.

Choppy- uneven like waves.

43. Jubilant [SSC CGL 25/07/2023 (3rd shift)]

(a) Indifferent
(b) Thoughtful
(c) Gay
(d) Melancholic

Correct Answer: (d) Melancholic

Solution:Melancholic- feeling sadness, sorrow, or a sense of gloom.

Jubilant- experiencing great joy.

Indifferent- having a lack of interest, concern, or emotion.

Thoughtful- showing consideration, reflection, or careful thinking.

Gay- being happy, cheerful, or lively in mood and spirit.

44. Instead of becoming joyous to hear the breaking news, she became - [SSC CGL 25/07/2023 (3rd shift)]

(a) melancholic
(b) vengeful
(c) ecstatic
(d) exuberant

Correct Answer: (a) melancholic

Solution:Melancholic - Feeling sad or pensive, often with a sense of sorrow.

Joyous- filled with happiness, delight, or great pleasure.

Vengeful- having a strong desire for revenge or retaliation.

Ecstatic- overwhelmed with intense joy, excitement, or delight.

Exuberant- overflowing with high spirits, enthusiasm, or energy.

45. His knowledge is superficial in nature. [SSC CGL 25/07/2023 (3rd shift)]

(a) Deviant
(b) Profound
(c) Artificial
(d) Opposing

Correct Answer: (b) Profound

Solution:Profound- Showing great depth of understanding or seriousness.

Superficial- lacking depth or thoroughness.

Deviant- different from the usual and expected behaviour.

Artificial- not natural, man-made or produced by humans.

Opposing- going against or disagreeing with something or someone.

46. Absurd [SSC CGL 25/07/2023 (4th shift)]

(a) Sensible
(b) Tolerable
(c) Adorable
(d) Lovable

Correct Answer: (a) Sensible

Solution:Sensible - logical and practical.

Absurd - extremely unreasonable or illogical.

Tolerable- capable of suffering patiently.

Adorable - extremely charming.

Lovable- very easy to like or feel affection.

47. Her parents forbade her to marry her lover. [SSC CGL 25/07/2023 (4th shift)]

(a) prevented
(b) refused
(c) declined
(d) allowed

Correct Answer: (d) allowed

Solution:Allowed - give permission or let something happen.

Forbade - refuse to allow something.

Prevented- to stop something from happening.

Refused- indicate or show that one is not willing to do something.

Declined - politely refuse.

48. We lived a very frugal life during our childhood. [SSC CGL 26/07/2023 (1st shift)]

(a) Reckless
(b) Weary
(c) Severe
(d) Extravagant

Correct Answer: (d) Extravagant

Solution:Extravagant- spending money or resources in a wasteful way.

Frugal- being careful with money and resources.

Reckless- careless, often taking risky actions.

Weary - feeling tired or exhausted.

Severe - very serious or strict.

49. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word to fill in the blank. [SSC CGL 26/07/2023 (1st shift)]

While most friends persuaded him to choose the career, there were a few who him from doing so.

(a) evaded
(b) bombarded
(c) dissuaded
(d) situated

Correct Answer: (c) dissuaded

Solution:Dissuaded- convinced someone not to do something.

Persuaded- convinced or influenced someone to do something.

Evaded- avoided or escaped from something.

Bombarded- attacked with a large number of things.

Situated- placed or located in a certain place.

50. One may accomplish many things by a little effort. [SSC CGL 26/07/2023 (1st shift)]

(a) Qualify
(b) Retain
(c) Execute
(d) Miss

Correct Answer: (d) Miss

Solution:Miss - to fail to hit or reach something.

Accomplish- to achieve or complete successfully.

Qualify- something. to meet the requirements for

Retain - to keep or continue to have something.

Execute - to carry out or put into effect.

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