ANTONYMS (Part-XI)

Total Questions: 50

31. Which word in the given sentence is the ANTONYM of - jeopardy? [SSC CHSL 10/06/2022 (Evening)]

We were reluctant to leave the relative safety of our hotel.

Correct Answer: (c) safety
Solution:Jeopardy- means danger. So safety will be the most appropriate answer.

32. Raze [SSC CGL 11/4/2022(Morning)]

Correct Answer: (a) Build
Solution:Raze- to completely destroy a building, town, etc. so that nothing is left

Build- to make something by putting pieces, materials, etc. together

Ease- a lack of difficulty

Comfort- the state of having everything your body needs, or of having a pleasant life

Ruin- to damage something so badly that it loses all its value, pleasure.

33. Tenacious [SSC CGL 11/4/2022 (Afternoon)]

Correct Answer: (d) Yielding
Solution:Tenacious- not likely to give up or let something go or determined

Yielding- to produce or provide crops, profits, or results

Steadfast- faithful and loyal

Relentless- not stopping or changing

Persistent-lasting for a long time or happening often

34. Camaraderie [SSC CGL 11/4/2022 (Evening)]

Correct Answer: (a) Dislike
Solution:Camaraderie- a feeling of friendship and trust among a group of people

Dislike- to think that somebody / something is unpleasant

Amity- friendly relations

Companionship- the pleasant feeling of having a friendly relationship with somebody and not being alone

Friendship- a relationship between people who are friends

35. ''Criticise'' [SSC CGL 11/4/2022 (Evening)]

Correct Answer: (d) Praise
Solution:Criticise- to say what is bad or wrong with somebody/something

Praise- to say that somebody/something is good and should be admired

Disappoint- to make somebody sad because what he/she had hoped for has not happened or is less good, interesting, etc.

Forgive- used for politely saying sorry

Prevent- to stop something happening or to stop somebody doing something

36. Appal [SSC CGL 12/4/2022(Morning)]

Correct Answer: (b) Assure
Solution:Appal- to shock somebody very much

Assure- to make something sure or certain

Alarm- a sudden feeling of fear or worry

Amaze- to surprise somebody very much

Astound- to surprise somebody very much

37. Prey [SSC CGL 11/4/2021 (Afternoon)]

Correct Answer: (a) Predator
Solution:Prey- an animal or bird that is killed and eaten by another animal or bird

Predator- an animal that kills and eats other animals

Sufferer- someone who experiences mental or physical pain

Loot- to steal things from shops or buildings during a war, a riot, a fire, etc.

38. Optional [SSC CGL 11/4/2021 (Afternoon)]

Correct Answer: (b) Compulsory
Solution:Optional- that you choose or not choose can

Compulsory- that must be done, by law, rules, etc.

Voluntary- done or given because you want to do it

Arbitrary- not seeming to be based on any reason or plan and sometimes

seeming unfair

Elective- using or chosen by-election

39. Linger [SSC CGL 12/4/2022 (Evening)]

Correct Answer: (a) Leave
Solution:Linger- to stay somewhere or do something for longer than usual

Leave- to go somebody/something away from

Choose- to decide which thing or person you want out of the ones that are available

Entertain- to interest and amuse somebody in order to please him/her

Annoy- to make somebody angry or slightly angry

40. ''CLENCH'' [SSC CGL 13/4/2022 (Morning)]

Correct Answer: (d) Relax
Solution:Clench- to close or hold tightly

Relax- to become calmer and less worried

Tighten- to become ог to make something tight or tighter

Clasp- to hold somebody/something tightly

Hold- to keep something in a certain position