ANTONYMS= Part=6

Total Questions: 50

1. The musician gave a dismal performance of a few old melodies at last night's concert. [SSC CGL 26/07/2023 (2nd shift)]

Correct Answer: (d) lively
Note:

lively- Full of energy; active.

Dismal - depressing and gloomy, lacking positivity and hope.

Smart -intelligent, clever, and well-dressed.

Melancholy- a feeling of deep sadness or sorrow.

Exhausting- physically or mentally draining, causing extreme tiredness.

2. She chided her son for being impatient with the customers. [SSC CGL 26/07/2023 (2nd shift)]

Correct Answer: (c) applauded
Note:

Applauded- Clap or praise for doing well.

Chided- Gently scolded for a small mistake.

Reproved- Disapproved or criticized someone's actions.

Scolded- shouted strongly on someone for misbehaving.

Rebuked Harshly scolded for serious wrongdoing.

3. Choose the ANTONYM of the word 'disenfranchise' in the given sentence. [SSC CGL 26/07/2023 (2nd shift)]

The parliament of Tonoco authorised the king to take over the reins of the government and disable the power of the council of ministers.

 

Correct Answer: (a) Authorised
Note:

Authorised- Allowed by official permission

Disenfranchise - denied voting or certain rights.

Powers- abilities or control over things.

Disabled- having a physical or mental condition that limits one's abilities.

Reins- something. control or guidance over

4. Intentional [SSC CGL 26/07/2023 (3rd shift)]

Correct Answer: (d) Inanimate
Note:

Unplanned not planned in advance, happening by chance.

Intentional- doing something purpose or with a clear plan in mind.

Cordial - warm and friendly.

Amiable - friendly and pleasant.

Inanimate not alive, lacking life or on

consciousness.

5. Abandon [SSC CGL 26/07/2023 (3rd shift)]

Correct Answer: (d) Continue
Note:

Continue  keep going or proceed without stopping.

Abandon - to leave something behind or stop doing it completely.

Quit - to stop doing something.

Surrender to give up or to accept defeat.

Shorten- make something shorter in length or duration.

6. confronted the journalist with the evidence. [SSC CGL 26/07/2023 (3rd shift)]

Correct Answer: (b) Avoided
Note:

Avoided- stayed away from or kept from happening.

Confronted- facing a situation or problem directly.

Resisted - fought against or opposed.

Challenged- questioned or disputed something.

Encountered- came across or met unexpectedly.

 

7. The village fair was cancelled due to incessant rains. [SSC CGL 27/07/2023 (1st shift)]

Correct Answer: (c) Sporadic
Note:

Sporadic- occurring irregularly or occasionally.

Incessant- continuing without interruption or pause.

Insistent- firmly saying that something must be done.

Daily- occurring every day.

Continual- happening regularly or frequently without interruption.

8. Trivial [SSC CGL 27/07/2023 (1st shift)]

Correct Answer: (a) Significant
Note:

Significant-  important,  having meaning or importance.

Trivial- something that is not important, significant, or serious.

Huge - extremely large in size or amount.

Heavy- having great weight or difficulty.

Light- not heavy, not serious or difficult.

9. Conceal [SSC CGL 27/07/2023 (1st shift)]

Correct Answer: (c) Reveal
Note:

Reveal- to make something known or visible that was previously hidden.

Conceal- to hide or keep something secret.

Watch- to observe or look at something closely.

10. My niece is an amateur artist. | hope she becomes famous one day [SSC CGL 27/07/2023 (3rd shift)]

Correct Answer: (c) Expert
Note:

Expert-a person with  advanced knowledge and skills.

Amateurlimited-a person with   limited skill or experience.

Boring - not interesting or exciting.

Freelancing - working independently for various clients.

Decent - something that is acceptable or satisfactory in quality.