ANTONYMS (Part-XIII)

Total Questions: 50

31. Naive [SSC CHSL 05/08/2021 (Afternoon)]

Correct Answer: (b) Sophisticated
Solution:Sophisticated- having, revealing, or involving a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge of fashion and culture

Naïve- showing a lack of experience, wisdom, or judgement.

Simple- easily understood or done; presenting no difficulty.

Immature - not fully developed.

Unsuspicious - not distrustful

32. AFFINITY [SSC CHSL 06/08/202 (Afternoon)]

Correct Answer: (a) aversion
Solution:aversion- a strong feeling of not liking somebody/something

affinity- a close similarity between two things

weakness- the state of being weak

inclination- a feeling that makes somebody want to behave in a particular way

attraction- feeling a somebody/something of liking

33. BEWILDER [SSC CHSL 06/08/2021 (Afternoon)]

Correct Answer: (b) enlighten
Solution:Enlighten- give someone spiritual knowledge or insight.

Bewilder- cause someone to become perplexed and confused.

Weaken- make or become weaker in power, resolve, or physical strength.

Terrify- cause to feel extreme fear.

Confuse- make someone bewildered or perplexed.

34. BRAVERY [SSC CHSL 09/08/2021 (Morning)]

Correct Answer: (c) cowardice
Solution:Cowardice- a lack of courage

Bravery - actions that are brave

Heroism - great courage

Strength- the quality of being physically strong;

Courage- the ability to control fear in a situation that may be dangerous or

unpleasant

35. Drab [SSC CHSL 09/08/2021 (Afternoon)]

Correct Answer: (d) Bright
Solution:Bright - having a lot of light

Drab - not interesting or attractive

Tiring - making you want to rest or sleep

Dry - without liquid in it or on it; not wet

Boring- not at all interesting, dull

36. DISJOINTED [SSC CHSL 09/08/2021 (Afternoon)]

Correct Answer: (c) connected
Solution:Connected- to be joined to something

Disjointed - not clearly connected and therefore difficult to follow

Abrupt - sudden and unexpected

Sharp-having a very thin but strong edge or point

37. NONDESCRIPT [SSC CHSL 09/08/2021 (Evening)]

Correct Answer: (a) distinguished
Solution:Distinguished- important, successful, and respected by other people

Nondescript- not having any interesting or unusual qualities

Ordinary- normal, not unusual or different from others

Vague - not clear or definite

Common- happening or found often or in many places

38. Uphold [SSC CHSL 10/08/2021 (Morning)]

Correct Answer: (d) Oppose
Solution:Oppose- to disagree with somebody's beliefs, actions or plans and to try to change or stop them

Uphold- to support a decision, etc. especially when other people are against it

Support- to help somebody by saying that you agree with him/her/it, and sometimes giving practical help such as money

Maintain- to make something continue at the same level, standard, etc.

Endorse- to say publicly that you give official support or agreement to a plan, statement, decision, etc.

39. Lucid [SSC CHSL 10/08/2021 (Afternoon)]

Correct Answer: (d) Confusing
Solution:Confusing

Lucid- expressed clearly; easy to understand.

Acidic- (of a person's remarks or tone) bitter or cutting.

Obvious - easily perceived or understood; clear, self-evident, or apparent.

Confusing- bewildering or perplexing; Not clear or understood

40. Exclusive [SSC CHSL 11/08/2021 (Morning)]

Correct Answer: (b) Inclusive
Solution:Inclusive0- including all the services or items normally expected or required.

Exclusive- not including somebody/something; without

Expansive- (i) covering a wide area in terms of space or scope

(ii) (used about a person) talking a lot in

an interesting way; friendly.

Incisive - (of a person or mental process) intelligently analytical and clear-thinking.