ANTONYMS (Part-XV)

Total Questions: 40

31. Soggy [SSC CPO 13/12/2019 (Evening)]

Correct Answer: (c) Dry
Solution:Dry-

Soggy - wet and soft.

gloomy- dark or poorly lit, especially so as to appear depressing or frightening.

Broken- separate into pieces as a result of a blow, shock, or strain.

Unfit- not of the necessary quality or standard to meet a particular purpose.

32. Frail [SSC CPO 13/12/2019 (Evening)]

Correct Answer: (c) Robust
Solution:Robust - strong and healthy; vigorous.

Frail - weak and delicate.

Elaborate- involving many carefully arranged parts or details; detailed and complicated in design and planning.

Fancy- elaborate in structure or decoration.

Weak - lacking power or influence.

33. Chivalrous [SSC CPO 13/12/2019 (Evening)]

Correct Answer: (c) Cowardly
Solution:Cowardly - lacking courage.

Chivalrous- courteous and gallant, especially towards women

Annoyed -slightly angry; irritated.

Valiant- possessing or showing courage or determination.

Indignant -feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment.

34. Exultant [SSC CPO 13/12/2019 (Evening)]

Correct Answer: (a) Depressed
Solution:Depressed- in a state of unhappiness or despondency.

Exultant - triumphantly happy.

Energetic- showing or involving great activity or vitality.

Wounded- inflicted with a wound; injured.

Delighted- feeling or showing great pleasure.

35. Emaciated [SSC CPO Tier II (27/09/2019)]

Correct Answer: (b) fat
Solution:Fat- weighing too much or covered with too much flesh.

Emaciated- extremely thin and weak because of illness, lack of food, etc.

Lean - having little or no fat.

Shrunken- having become smaller or made smaller than before, and possibly less attractive.

36. Lackadaisical [SSC CGL Tier II (11/09/2019)]

Correct Answer: (c) enthusiastic
Solution:enthusiastic- having or showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.

Lackadaisical- lacking enthusiasm and determination; carelessly lazy.

indifferent - having no particular interest or sympathy;

jocular- fond of or characterized by joking; humorous or playful.

lukewarm - showing little enthusiasm.

37. Optimistic [SSC CGL Tier II (11/09/2019)]

Correct Answer: (b) pessimistic
Solution:pessimistic-

Optimistic - hopeful and confident about the future.

(a) energetic - showing or involving great activity or vitality.

(c) idealistic-

(d) realistic- having a sensible and practical idea of what can be achieved or expected.

38. Turbulent [SSC CGL Tier II (12/09/2019)]

Correct Answer: (b) peaceful
Solution:peaceful-calm and quiet

Turbulent- confusion; not stable or calm./ water-moving violently. unsteadily or

Other options (a) raging, (c) forceful and (d) swirling are not peaceful

Types of motion in water.

39. Empathy [SSC CGL Tier II (12/09/2019)]

Correct Answer: (d) apathy
Solution:apathy, lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.

Empathy means- -the ability to understand and share the feelings of another.

appreciation- cherish admiration, respect,

warmth- the quality, state, or sensation of being warm; moderate heat.

sympathy- feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else's misfortune.

40. Animosity [SSC CGL Tier II (13/09/2019)]

Correct Answer: (b) benevolence
Solution:benevolence- the quality of being well meaning; kindness. (Bene means good).

Animosity - strong hostility

Sarcasm - irony

Bitterness- sharpness of taste; lack of sweetness.

Contamination - polluted