ANTONYMS

Total Questions: 50

31. Bombastic [SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (2nd Shift)]

(a) Sarcastic
(b) Essential
(c) Plain
(d) Rhythmic

Correct Answer: (c) Plain

Solution:Plain- easy to understand and lacking in complexity.

Bombastic- characterized by high-sounding but unimportant or meaningless language.

Sarcastic- saying the opposite of what you really mean to make fun of something or someone.

Essential- absolutely necessary.

Rhythmic- having a regular and repeated pattern or beat.

32. Malice [SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (3rd Shift)]

(a) Tremor
(b) Haughtiness
(c) Torsion
(d) Kindness

Correct Answer: (d) Kindness

Solution:Kindness- the quality of being gentle, considerate, and generous in one's actions or behavior.

Malice- the desire to harm or cause pain to others.

Tremor a shaking movement in a person's body.

Haughtiness- a display of arrogance or excessive pride.

Torsion- the action of twisting or the state of being twisted.

33. Identify the ANTONYM of the following word in the given sentence. [SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (3rd Shift)]

Languid

The animated infantry was marching forward for another rehearsal.

(a) infantry
(b) forward
(c) animated
(d) rehearsal

Correct Answer: (c) animated

Solution:Animated- full of life, energy, or excitement.

Languid- slow and relaxed in a way that suggests weariness or laziness.

Infantry- the part of an army that fights on foot.

Forward- moving or facing in the direction ahead.

Rehearsal- the practice of a performance, event, or presentation to prepare and improve it before the actual performance or event.

34. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM for the highlighted word. [SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (3rd Shift)]

The malice he developed for all caused a lot of damage.

(a) oppression
(b) sympathy
(c) grace
(d) avarice

Correct Answer: (b) sympathy

Solution:Sympathy- a feeling of compassion or understanding for someone's pain or suffering.

Malice- the desire to harm someone.

Oppression- the unjust or cruel exercise of authority or power over others.

Grace- smoothness and elegance of movement.

Avarice- excessive desire for wealth or material gain.

35. After losing his job and his home, he found himself destitute and living on the streets. [SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (1st Shift)]

(a) disturbed
(b) affluent
(c) glorious
(d) ridiculous

Correct Answer: (b) affluent

Solution:Affluent- having an abundance of wealth or resources.

Destitute- lacking basic necessities or resources, especially money.

Disturbed- suffering from emotional and mental disturbance.

Glorious- filled with greatness, beauty, or magnificence.

Ridiculous- stupid or unreasonable and deserving to be laughed at.

36. He is so stingy that I have never seen him spending money on basic necessities. [SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (1st Shift)]

(a) Obnoxious
(b) Extravagant
(c) Indecent
(d) Wicked

Correct Answer: (b) Extravagant

Solution:Extravagant- spending too much money.

Stingy- unwilling to give or spend.

Obnoxious- causing strong dislike or annoyance.

Indecent- lacking proper moral standards or modesty.

Wicked- evil or morally wrong.

37. ''Authentic'' [SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (1st Shift)]

(a) Fake
(b) Different
(c) Basic
(d) Genuine

Correct Answer: (a) Fake

Solution:Fake- something that is not real or genuine.

Authentic- real and genuine.

Different- having different characteristics or qualities.

Basic- fundamental, simple or essential.

Genuine- real and true.

38. ''Inquisitive'' [SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (1st Shift)]

(a) Innocent
(b) Studious
(c) Curious
(d) Indifferent

Correct Answer: (d) Indifferent

Solution:Indifferent- having a lack of interest, concern, or feeling.

Inquisitive- showing a strong desire to learn, explore, or ask questions.

Innocent- not responsible for a crime or offense.

Studious- spending a lot of time studying or reading.

Curious- eager to know something. or learn

39. The court absolved the defendant of all charges due to lack of evidence. [SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (2nd Shift)]

(a) condemned
(b) criticised
(c) attacked
(d) accused

Correct Answer: (d) accused

Solution:Accused- charged with a crime or wrongdoing.

Absolved- freed from blame or guilt.

Condemned- sentenced to death or severe punishment.

Criticised- to express disapproval of someone or something.

Attacked- physically assaulted. or verbally

40. ''Calm'' [SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (2nd Shift)]

(a) Confused
(b) Shocked
(c) Variable
(d) Turbulent

Correct Answer: (d) Turbulent

Solution:Turbulent- in a state of disorder or confusion.

Calm- quiet and peaceful.

Confused- mentally unclear or uncertain about something.

Shocked- surprised something. or horrified by

Variable- changing frequently or liable to change.

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