ANTONYMS (Part-XV)

Total Questions: 40

11. Lament [SSC CPO 09/12/2019 (Morning)]

Correct Answer: (d) Celebrate
Solution:Celebrate - acknowledge (a significant or happy day or event) with a social gathering or enjoyable activity.

Lament- a passionate expression of grief or sorrow.

Bemoan - express discontent or sorrow over (something).

Bleed - lose blood from the body as a result of injury or illness.

Appeal- make a serious, urgent, or heartfelt request.

12. Enraged [SSC CPO 09/12/2019 (Morning)]

Correct Answer: (c) Pleased
Solution:Pleased - feeling or showing pleasure and satisfaction, especially at an event or a situation.

Enraged- very angry; furious.

Livid - furiously angry.

Aggravated- made more serious by attendant circumstances.

Infuriated- make (someone) extremely angry and impatient.

13. Subside [SSC CPO 09/12/2019 (Evening)]

Correct Answer: (b) Enlarge
Solution:Enlarge- make or become larger or more extensive.

SUBSIDE - become less intense, violent, or severe.

Ease - absence of difficulty or effort.

Abate- become less intense widespread. or

Diminish - make or become less.

14. Offbeat [SSC CPO 11/12/2019 (Morning)]

Correct Answer: (d) Conventional
Solution:Conventional- -following traditional forms and genres.

Offbeat- unconventional; unusual.

Weird - very strange; bizarre.

Freaky - very odd, strange, or eccentric.

Unique - particularly remarkable, special, or unusual.

15. Tense [SSC CPO 11/12/2019 (Morning)]

Correct Answer: (a) relaxed
Solution:Relaxed

Tense- (especially of a muscle) stretched tight or rigid

Relaxed - free from tension and anxiety

Stiff - not moving or making a sound

Close - only a short distance away or apart in space or time

Strained- showing signs of nervous tension or tiredness

16. Perturb [SSC CPO 11/12/2019 (Evening)]

Correct Answer: (a) Soothe
Solution:Soothe- gently calm (a person or their feelings).

Perturb- make (someone) anxious or unsettled.

Fluster- make (someone) agitated or confused.

Confound- cause surprise or confusion in/prove (a theory or expectation) wrong. Commend-praise formally or officially.

17. Impede [SSC CPO 11/12/2019 (Evening)]

Correct Answer: (a) Expedite
Solution:Expedite--make (an action or process) happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly.

Impede- delay or prevent (someone or something) by obstructing them; hinder.

Thwart -prevent (someone) from accomplishing something. Hamper-hurdle-

Retard- delay or hold back in terms of progress or development.

18. Repugnant [SSC CPO 11/12/2019 (Evening)]

Correct Answer: (c) Pleasant
Solution:Pleasant -giving a sense of happy satisfaction or enjoyment.

Repugnant -extremely distasteful; unacceptable.

Odious - extremely unpleasant; repulsive.

Austere- attitude. severe or strict in manner or

Sombre - hopeless -depressing

19. Demean [SSC CPO 11/12/2019 (Evening)]

Correct Answer: (c) Admire
Solution:Admire - regard with respect or warm approval.

Demean- cause a severe loss in the dignity of and respect for (someone or something).

Debase - reduce (something) in quality or value; degrade.

Belittle- dismiss (someone or something) as unimportant.

Ignore- refuse to take notice of or acknowledge; disregard intentionally.

20. Reckless [SSC CPO 12/12/2019 (Morning)]

Correct Answer: (d) Cautious
Solution:Cautious- careful to avoid potential problems or dangers.

Reckless- heedless of danger or the consequences of one's actions; rash or impetuous.

Heedless- showing a reckless lack of care or attention.

Brash- self-assertive in a rude, noisy, or overbearing way.

Daring- adventurous or audaciously bold.