ANTONYMS (Part-XIV)Total Questions: 5011. Devout [SSC CGL Tier II (15/11/2020)](a) pure(b) proficient(c) profound(d) passiveCorrect Answer: (d) passiveSolution:Passive- showing reaction, feeling or interest; not activeDevout - strongly or actively religiousProficient- able to do a work very well, skilled. noProfound- something deep in meaning, having strong insight.12. Manifest [SSC CGL Tier II (15/11/2020)](a) disguise(b) declare(c) display(d) distinguishCorrect Answer: (a) disguiseSolution:Disguise- to change the appearance of something so that others cannot recognize it.Manifest- to show or perceive something clearly.Distinguish- to make something different from others.13. Endorse [SSC CGL Tier II (16/11/2020)](a) Renounce(b) Affirm(c) Support(d) AdvocateCorrect Answer: (a) RenounceSolution:Renounce - to give up, refuseEndorse- to support something / someone.Affirm - to say something is true or you support something. Advocate to recommend someone that you support something.14. Bloated [SSC CGL Tier II (18/11/2020)](a) Swollen(b) Arrogant(c) Turgid(d) DeflatedCorrect Answer: (d) DeflatedSolution:Deflated- to make something smaller by letting the air or gas out of it.Bloated - swelling, pompousArrogant thinking that you are better and more important than others.Turgid - swollen or congested.15. Abominable [SSC CGL Tier II (18/11/2020)](a) Colourful(b) Hateful(c) Delightful(d) DistastefulCorrect Answer: (c) DelightfulSolution:Delightful- pleasant and enjoyable somethingAbominable - very bad, shocking.Distasteful- something unpleasant or causing offence.16. Surveillance [SSC CHSL 12/10/2020 (Morning)](a) Attack(b) Vigilance(c) Neglect(d) EnduranceCorrect Answer: (c) NeglectSolution:Neglect- to ignore someoneSurveillance - close observationEndurance- resilience or fortitudeAttack - an aggressive or violent attack Therefore, option (c) is correct.17. Enigma [SSC CHSL 12/10/2020 (Afternoon)](a) Mystery(b) Charade(c) Make-believe(d) ClarityCorrect Answer: (d) ClaritySolution:Clarity - the quality of being coherentEnigma- puzzling. Therefore, the antonym of enigma is - clarity.Mystery- mystery is the synonym of enigmaCharade -a pretence or facade or an act of disguiseMake - believe- to make someone believe18. Disillusioned [SSC CHSL 12/10/2020 (Evening)](a) Disappointed(b) Embittered(c) Enthusiastic(d) SouredCorrect Answer: (c) EnthusiasticSolution:Enthusiastic- having or showing intense eager or interestDisillusioned- disappointed because somebody/something is not as good as you first thought.Disappointed - fail to fulfil the hopes or expectationsSoured- having become unpleasant, Acrimonious.19. Altruistic [SSC CHSL 13/10/2020 (Afternoon)](a) Serene(b) Outstanding(c) Soft-spoken(d) SelfishCorrect Answer: (d) SelfishSolution:Selfish- thinking only about your own needs or wishes and not about other people's.Altruistic- kind, who is concerned about others happiness.Serene - calm and peaceful.Outstanding- extremely good & excellent.Soft-spoken- having a gentle & quiet voice.20. Metropolitan [SSC CHSL 13/10/2020 (Evening)](a) National(b) Insular(c) Federal(d) ProvincialCorrect Answer: (d) ProvincialSolution:Provincial-connected with one of the large areas that some countries are divided into or relating to a province.Metropolitan - relating to a large city.National- connected with all of a country.Insular- not interested in accepting new people or different ideas.Federal- connected with the central government of a federation.Submit Quiz« Previous12345Next »