ANTONYMS= Part=6

Total Questions: 50

31. Malign [SSC MTS 10/05/2023 (Morning)]

Correct Answer: (a) Praise
Note:

Praise - to admire someone.

Malign- speak about someone in a spitefully critical manner.

Align- place or arrange things in a straight line.

Cheerful- pleasant and happy.

Harangue- a lengthy and aggressive speech.

32. Apprentice [SSC MTS 10/05/2023 (Afternoon)]

Correct Answer: (c) Veteran
Note:

Veteran a person who has had long experience in a particular field.

Apprentice- a person who is learning a something from a skilled employer.

Crude- simple and not skilfully done or made

Neophyte- a person who is new to a subject or activity.

Essential- Extremely important or necessary.

33. Select the most appropriate antonym to substitute the bracketed word in the given sentence. [SSC MTS 10/05/2023 (Afternoon)]

The lens in this collection is focused very carefully upon the (quotidian), with all of its utterly familiar vexations.

 

Correct Answer: (c) Sporadic
Note:

Sporadic- irregular intervals. Occurring at

Quotidian- occurring every day.

Mandatory - required or compulsory.

Obligatory - compulsory.

 

34. Select the word from the options which is exactly opposite in meaning to the bracketed word given in the sentence below. [SSC MTS 10/05/2023 (Evening)]

The company has responded (sluggishly) to these changes in technology.

 

Correct Answer: (d) Promptly
Note:

Promptly with little or no delay; immediately.

Sluggishly - moving slowly or inactively.

Lethargically - showing laziness

Similarly in the same way.

Apathetically enthusiasm. with no interest or

35. Rigid [SSC MTS 10/05/2023 (Evening)]

Correct Answer: (d) Flexible
Note:

Flexible Capable of bending easily without breaking.

Superior- higher in rank, status, or quality.

Rigid- unable to bend or be forced out of shape.

Distaste- a dislike of something because you consider it unpleasant unacceptable or

Satiation- The act of completely satisfying yourself or a need

36. The new government's domestic policies could easily undermine the main foreign policy. [SSC MTS 11/05/2023 (Morning)]

Correct Answer: (d) Enhance
Note:

Enhance- To improve the quality, amount, or strength of something.

Undermine- to make someone less confident, less powerful or weaker.

Cripple- To cause severe damage to something so that it cannot operate effectively.

Weaken- to (cause to) become less strong, powerful, effective. determined, or

Spoil- diminish or destroy the value or quality of something.

37. Anomaly [SSC MTS 11/05/2023 (Evening)]

Correct Answer: (c) Regularity
Note:

Regularity- The state orquality of being regular.

Anomaly- A person or thing that is different from what is usual.

Omen An event regarded as a sign of good or evil that is going to happen.

Tangible- - Real and not imaginary; able to be shown, touched, or experienced.

Tangent- A completely different line of thought or action.

 

38. Adhere [SSC MTS 12/05/2023 (Morning)]

Correct Answer: (d) Condemn
Note:

Condemn- strong disapproval To express criticism of or something or someone.

Adhere- To be in close agreement or conformity with something.

Establish -To set up, create, or bring into existence.

Approve- To give formal or official sanction or permission to something.

Compel - To drive or push someone to take a particular action.

39. Select the most appropriate antonym to substitute the bracketed word in the given sentence. [SSC MTS 12/05/2023 (Morning)]

For years he pursued a (vendetta) against the Morris family.

 

Correct Answer: (d) harmony
Note:

Harmony- Peaceful coexistence, agreement, or a pleasing combination of elements.

Conflict- A disagreement or clash between individuals or groups.

Traduce- To slander or defame someone's reputation.

Tirade- A long, angry or critical speech or rant.

40. Select the most appropriate antonym to substitute the bracketed word in the given sentence. [SSC MTS 12/05/2023 (Afternoon)]

An (unsullied) safety record swelled pride in Concorde's technical achievement as the years passed.

 

Correct Answer: (c) Tarnished
Note:

Tarnished - having lost shine or reputation due to damage

Unsullied - not damaged or made dirty by anything

Undefiled - not corrupt, impure or dirty

Impeccable - perfect in every way

Perfect - completely free from faults