ANTONYMS (Part-XIII)

Total Questions: 50

11. Ramify [SSC CGL 23/08/2021 (Evening)]

Correct Answer: (c) Unite
Solution:Unite - to join together for a particular purpose

Ramify- to split into branches or constituent parts

Isolate- to somebody/something other people or things put or keep separate from

Divide - to separate into different parts

Insulate- to protect something with a material that prevents electricity, heat, or sound from passing through

12. Sprightly [SSC CGL 24/08/2021 (Morning)]

Correct Answer: (d) Lethargic
Solution:Lethargic - state of laziness or lack of energy

Sprightly- full of energy and life

Lively- full of energy, excitement, etc. interest,

Active - involved in activity, lively

Energetic - full of or needing energy and enthusiasm

13. VITIATE [SSC CHSL 12/04/2021 (Afternoon)]

Correct Answer: (a) Affirm
Solution:Affirm - to say formally or clearly that something is true or that you support something strongly

Vitiate- to make something less effective.

Violate- to break a rule, an agreement, etc.

Annul - to state officially that something is no longer legally valid or recognized.

14. Fritter [SSC CHSL 12/04/2021 (Evening)]

Correct Answer: (a) Hoard
Solution:Hoard- to collect and store large quantities of something

Fritter - waste time, money, or energy on trifling matters.

Spoil- to change something good into something bad, unpleasant, useless, etc

Spread- to affect a larger area or a bigger group of people

15. STRETCH [SSC CHSL 13/04/2021 (Morning)]

Correct Answer: (a) Compress
Solution:Compress  to make something fill less space than usual.

Stretch - to pull something so that it becomes longer or wider.

Extend- to make something longer or larger.

Lengthen- to become longer or to make something longer.

Elongate - to make something longer.

16. INNOCUOUS [SSC CHSL 13/04/2021 (Afternoon)]

Correct Answer: (d) harmful
Solution:Harmful - causing harm

Innocuous - not meant to cause harm or upset somebody

Indifferent- not interested in or care about somebody/something

Harmless- not able or not likely to cause damage or injury

Innocent - not having done wrong

17. SEVERE [SSC CHSL 13/04/2021 (Afternoon)]

Correct Answer: (d) Mild
Solution:Mild - not strong, not very bad

Severe - extremely bad or serious

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

Strict- not allowing people to break rules or behave badly

Harsh - very strict and unkind

18. CORROBORATE [SSC CHSL 13/04/2021 (Evening)]

Correct Answer: (c) oppose
Solution:Oppose- to disagree with somebody's beliefs, actions, or plans

Corroborate- to support a statement, idea, etc.

Validate - to show that something is true

Confirm- to say or show that something is true or correct,

Verify- to check or state that something is true

19. Intrepid [SSC CHSL 13/04/2021 (Evening)]

Correct Answer: (d) Cowardly
Solution:Cowardly- in a way that is not at all brave

Intrepid - without any fear of danger.

Unemotional-  not having or showing strong feelings

Sentimental - producing or connected with emotions

Responsive- paying somebody/something attention to

20. HORRENDOUS [SSC CHSL 15/04/2021 (Afternoon)]

Correct Answer: (b) pleasant
Solution:Pleasant- nice, enjoyable

Horrendous - very bad or unpleasant

Watchful - careful to notice things

Dreary - not at all interesting or attractive; boring

Frightening- making you feel afraid or shocked