ANTONYMS (Part-XV)

Total Questions: 40

21. Endurance [SSC CPO 12/12/2019 (Morning)]

Correct Answer: (d) Indolence
Solution:Indolence- avoidance of activity or exertion; laziness.

Endurance- the ability to endure an unpleasant or difficult process or situation without giving way.

Patience- the capacity to accept or tolerate delay, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious.

Persistence- the fact of continuing in an opinion or course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition.

Tolerance- the ability or willingness to tolerate the existence of opinions or behaviour that one dislikes or disagrees with.

22. Insidious [SSC CPO 12/12/2019 (Morning)]

Correct Answer: (d) Sincere
Solution:Sincere- proceeding from genuine feelings.

Insidious- proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with very harmful effects.

Treacherous- guilty of or involving betrayal or deception.

Stealthy- behaving or done in a cautious and surreptitious manner, so as not to be seen or heard.

Astute- having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations and turn this to one's advantage.

23. Mortality [SSC CPO 12/12/2019 (Morning)]

Correct Answer: (c) Birth
Solution:Birth

Mortality- the state of being subject to death.

lethality- the capacity to cause death or serious harm or damage.

Fatality- an occurrence of death by accident, in war, or from disease.

24. Discard [SSC CPO 12/12/2019 (Evening)]

Correct Answer: (b) Adopt
Solution:Adopt- legally take (another's child) and bring it up as one's own.

Discard- get rid of (someone or something) as no longer useful or desirable.

Distribute- give a share or a unit of (something) to each of a number of recipients.

25. Innate [SSC CPO 12/12/2019 (Evening)]

Correct Answer: (c) Acquired
Solution:Acquired buy or obtain (an asset or object) for oneself.

Innate - inborn; natural.

Unassuming- not pretentious or arrogant; modest.

26. Turbid [SSC CPO 12/12/2019 (Evening)]

Correct Answer: (d) Clear
Solution:Clear

Turbid- cloudy, opaque, or thick with suspended matter.

Varied- incorporating a number of different types or elements; showing variation or variety.

Confused-

27. Comply [SSC CPO 13/12/2019 (Morning)]

Correct Answer: (c) Oppose
Solution:Oppose- disagree with and attempt to prevent, especially by argument.

Comply- act in accordance with a wish or command.

Consent- permission for something to happen or agreement to do something.

Defer- put off (an action or event) to a later time; postpone

Adhere- stick fast to (a surface or substance).

28. Beseech [SSC CPO 13/12/2019 (Morning)]

Correct Answer: (d) Command
Solution:Command- give an authoritative or peremptory order.

Beseech- ask (someone) urgently and fervently to do something; implore; entreat.

Exhort- strongly encourage or urge (someone) to do something.

Implore- beg someone earnestly or desperately to do something.

Invoke- call on (a deity or spirit) in prayer, as a witness, or for inspiration.

29. Sagacious [SSC CPO 13/12/2019 (Morning)]

Correct Answer: (c) Ignorant
Solution:Ignorant- lacking knowledge or awareness in general; uneducated or unsophisticated.

Sagacious- having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgement; wise or shrewd.

Prudent- acting with or showing care and thought for the future.

Ingenious - clever, original, and inventive.

Astute- having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.

30. Adorn [SSC CPO 13/12/2019 (Morning)]

Correct Answer: (d) Disfigure
Solution:Disfigure - spoil the appearance of.

Adorn-  make more beautiful or attractive.

Grace- smoothness and elegance of movement.

Enrich- improve or enhance the quality or value of.

Subdue- overcome, quieten, or bring under control (a feeling or person).