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Antonyms SSC CGL 50 MCQ SET:-2
Instruction: Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Q1. Crucial
(A) Urgent
(B) Stable
(C) Essential
(D) Trivial
Answer: Trivial
Explanation: Trivial- something of little importance. Crucial-something very important. Essential- something necessary
Q2. Endorse
(A) Renounce
(B) Affirm
(C) Support
(D) Advocate
Answer: Renounce
Explanation: Renounce-to give up, refuse Endorse- to support something/someone. Affirm-to say something is true or you support something.Advocate- to recommend someone that you support something.
Q3. Gradually
(A) Abruptly
(B) Constantly
(C) Steadily
(D) Readily
Answer: Abruptly
Explanation: Abruptly- in a sudden and unexpected way. Gradually-slowly, moderately. Constantly-always, again and again, never changing. Steadily-in a regular gradual way. Readily-easily without difficulty.
Q4. Bloated
(A) Swollen
(B) Arrogant
(C) Turgid
(D) Deflated
Answer: Deflated
Explanation: Deflated-to make something smaller by letting the air or gas out of it. Bloated-swelling, pompous Arrogant- thinking that you are better and more important than others. Turgid- swollen or congested.
Q5. Abominable
(A) Colourful
(B) Hateful
(C) Delightful
(D) Distasteful
Answer: Delightful
Explanation: Delightful-something pleasant and enjoyable. Abominable-very bad, shocking. Distasteful-something unpleasant or causing offence.
Q6. Temporary
(A) Transitory
(B) Lasting
(C) Momentary
(D) Interim
Answer: Lasting
Explanation: Lasting- continuing for a long time. Temporary-lasting only for a short period of time Transitory-existing only for a short period of time. Momentary-existing only for a short period of time Interim – temporary until somebody/something more permanent is found.
Q7. Demolish
(A) Construct
(B) Obstruct
(C) Cherish
(D) Abolish
Answer: Construct
Explanation: Demolish – – pull or knock down (a building). Construct – – build or make (something, typically a building, road, or machine). Obstruct- to cause hindrance Cherish- to enjoy something Abolish -to formally put an end to law or system
Q8. Surveillance
(A) Attack
(B) Vigilance
(C) Neglect
(D) Endurance
Answer: Neglect
Explanation: Surveillance – – close observation Neglect- – to ignore someone Endurance- resilience or fortitude Attack- an aggressive or violent attack
Q9. Enigma
(A) Mystery
(B) Charade
(C) Make-believe
(D) Clarity
Answer: Clarity
Explanation: Enigma – puzzling. Therefore, the antonym of enigma is – clarity. Mystery – -mystery is the synonym of enigma Charade -a pretence or facade or an act of disguise Make- believe- to make someone believe Clarity -the quality of being coherent
Q10. Reserved
(A) Cowardly
(B) Reticent
(C) Friendly
(D) Forgiving
Answer: Friendly
Explanation: Reserved – slow to reveal emotions. Friendly – behaving in kind and open way
Q11. Timid
(A) Bold
(B) Sincere
(C) Punctual
(D) Dubious
Answer: Bold
Explanation: Bold – -confident and not afraid Timid – easily frightened/ shy/ nervous Sincere – wholeheartedly or genuine Punctual – done at usual time without any delay Dubious – doubtful
Q12. Disillusioned
(A) Disappointed
(B) Embittered
(C) Enthusiastic
(D) Soured
Answer: Enthusiastic
Explanation: Disillusioned – disappointed because somebody/something is not as good as you first thought. Disappointed – fail to fulfil the hopes or expectations Enthusiastic- having or showing intense eager or interest Soured -,- having become unpleasant, Acrimonious.
Q13. Malignant
(A) Hesitant
(B) Fatal
(C) Benign
(D) Indignant
Answer: Benign
Explanation: Malignant – dangerous, harmful Benign – -kind, generous Fatal – causing death Indignant- angry at injustice Hesitant-feeling or showing reluctant to act
Q14. Diverse
(A) Parallel
(B) Farcical
(C) Practical
(D) Identical
Answer: Identical
Explanation: Diverse – changing showing a great deal of variety Identical – similar. Farcical-absurd relating to or resembling face specially because of absurd or ridiculous aspects Practical -an idea which is feasible in real life circumstances. Parallel – a person or a thing which is similar or analogous to another
Q15. Disclose
(A) Conceal
(B) Disguise
(C) Disrupt
(D) Complete
Answer: Conceal
Explanation: Conceal- to hide something/somebody. Disclose- to tell something to somebody or to make something known publicly. Disguise- to change the appearance of something/somebody so that people cannot recognize it/him/her. Disrupt- to stop something from happening.
Q16. Altruistic
(A) Serene
(B) Outstanding
(C) Soft-spoken
(D) Selfish
Answer: Selfish
Explanation: Selfish- thinking only about your own needs or wishes and not about other people’s. Altruistic – kind, who is concerned about others happiness. Serene- calm and peaceful. Outstanding- extremely good & excellent. Soft-spoken- having a gentle & quiet voice.
Q17. Metropolitan
(A) National
(B) Insular
(C) Federal
(D) Provincial
Answer: Provincial
Explanation: Provincial- .connected with one of the large areas that some countries are divided into or relating to a province. Metropolitan- relating to a large city. National- connected with all of a country. Insular- not interested in accepting new people or different ideas. Federal- connected with the central government of a federation.
Q18. Instant
(A) Gradual
(B) Diverse
(C) Similar
(D) Prompt
Answer: Gradual
Explanation: Gradual – happening slowly or over a long period of time and not sudden. Instant- happening suddenly or immediately. Diverse- differing from one another. Similar- same in appearance, structure, size etc. Prompt- immediate or without any delay.
Q19. Neat
(A) Messy
(B) Strong
(C) Clear
(D) Sharp
Answer: Messy
Explanation: Messy- dirty or untidy. Neat- arranged or done carefully, tidy and in order. Sharp- having a very thin but strong edge or point, that can cut or make a hole in something easily.
Q20. Responsible
(A) irresponsable
(B) unresponsible
(C) disresponsible
(D) irresponsible
Answer: irresponsible
Explanation: Irresponsible- not thinking about the effect of your actions, not sensible. Responsible- having the job or duty of dealing with somebody/something, so that it is your fault if something goes wrong.
Q21. Provoke
(A) Beckon
(B) Encourage
(C) Appease
(D) Stimulate
Answer: Appease
Explanation: Appease- – to make somebody calmer or less angry by agreeing to what he/she wants. Provoke- – to say or do something that you know will make a person angry or upset. Beckon- – to show somebody with a movement of your finger or hand that you want him/her to come closer. Encourage- to give hope, support or confidence to somebody. Stimulate- to make somebody feel interested and excited about something.
Q22. Disapprove
(A) Commend
(B) Refuse
(C) Oppose
(D) Neglect
Answer: Commend
Explanation: Commend- to say officially that somebody/something is very good. Disapprove- to think that somebody/something is bad, foolish etc. Refuse- – to say or show that you do not want to do, give, or accept something. Oppose-to disagree with somebody’s beliefs, actions or plans. Neglect- to give too little or no attention or care to somebody/something.
Q23. Harsh
(A) Energetic
(B) Lenient
(C) Fragile
(D) Robust
Answer: Lenient
Explanation: Lenient- not as strict as expected. Harsh- very harsh and unkind. Fragile- – easily damaged or broken. Robust- – strong and healthy.
Q24. Arrogance
(A) Familiarity
(B) Honesty
(C) Ignorance
(D) Humility
Answer: Humility
Explanation: Humility- the quality of not thinking that you are better than others. Arrogance- – an attitude of superiority. Familiarity- -being too friendly and informal. Ignorance- – a lack of knowledge or information.
Q25. Agitate
(A) Excite
(B) Argue
(C) Impress
(D) Calm
Answer: Calm
Explanation: Calm- not excited, worried but quiet. Agitate- to make other people feel very strongly about something so that they move or force into violent, irregular action. Argue- to say things often angrily, that shows that you do not agree with somebody about something. Impress- to affect deeply or strongly in mind or feelings and influence in opinion.
Q26. Heinous
(A) Agreeable
(B) Biased
(C) Unwilling
(D) Unhealthy
Answer: Agreeable
Explanation: Agreeable- – ready to agree. Heinous – utterly odious and wicked. Biased- -to influence somebody/something, especially unfairly to give an advantage to one group. Unwilling- – not wanting to do something. Unhealthy- – not having good health.
Q27. Disable
(A) Disapprove
(B) Disallow
(C) Refuse
(D) Permit
Answer: Permit
Explanation: Permit-officially allow (someone) to do something. Disable- to make ineffective or inoperative Disapprove-have or express an unfavourable opinion. Disallow-to refuse to allow Refuse- to express oneself as unwilling to accept
Q28. Incite
(A) Restrain
(B) Instigate
(C) Provoke
(D) Appeal
Answer: Restrain
Explanation: Restrain- to prevent from doing, exhibiting, or expressing something Incite- to move to action Instigate- to goad or urge forward Provoke- to cause a reaction, especially a negative one Appeal-a request to the public for money, information, or help.
Q29. Fragile
(A) Fancy
(B) Slow
(C) Strong
(D) Fast
Answer: Strong
Explanation: Strong- Fragile- – that can be broken easily Fancy- elaborate in structure or decoration slow-moving or operating, or designed to do so, only at a low speed; not quick or fast. Fast- moving or capable of moving at high speed.
Q30. Impromptu
(A) Planned
(B) Fast
(C) Appropriate
(D) Unplanned
Answer: Planned
Explanation: Planned- Impromptu – done without being planned, organized, or rehearsed. Plan – an intention or decision about what one is going to do. Appropriate – suitable or proper in the circumstances. Unplanned – done without being planned, organized, or rehearsed.
Q31. Incoherent
(A) Intelligible
(B) Puzzling
(C) Delightful
(D) Inconsistent
Answer: Intelligible
Explanation: Intelligible- able to be understood; comprehensible Incoherent- – expressed in an incomprehensible or confusing way; unclear. Puzzling- -perplexing. Delightful- – charming Inconsistent- not staying the same throughout.
Q32. Optional
(A) Elective
(B) Fanciful
(C) Original
(D) Compulsory
Answer: Compulsory
Explanation: Compulsory- required by law or a rule; obligatory. Optional- available to be chosen but not obligatory. Elective-related to or working by means of election Original-real, actual, genuine Fanciful – over – imaginative and unrealistic.
Q33. Concealed
(A) Masked
(B) Revealed
(C) Discussed
(D) Hidden
Answer: Revealed
Explanation: Revealed- – cause or allow (something) to be seen. Concealed-kept secret; hidden. Masked- conceal (something) from view. Hidden-kept out of sight; concealed.
Q34. Admonish
(A) Applaud
(B) Belittle
(C) Harden
(D) Attack
Answer: Applaud
Explanation: Applaud-to hit your hands together noisily (clap) in order to show that you like somebody/something Admonish- -.to tell somebody firmly that you do not approve of something that he/she has done Belittle-dismiss (someone or something) as unimportant. Harden- make or become hard or harder.
Q35. Spiritual
(A) Righteous
(B) Physical
(C) Ghostly
(D) Pious
Answer: Physical
Explanation: Physical- relating to the body as opposed to the mind. Spiritual–relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things. Righteous- -morally right or justifiable. Ghostly-of or like a ghost in appearance or sound Pious-.devoutly religious.
Q36. Testimony
(A) Approval
(B) Difficulty
(C) Witness
(D) Disproof
Answer: Disproof
Explanation: Disproof- a set of facts that prove that something is untrue. Difficulty-the state or condition of being difficult. Testimony-evidence or proof of something. Witness-a person giving sworn testimony to a court of law or the police. Approval-the action of approving something.
Q37. Benevolent
(A) Generous
(B) Liberal
(C) Friendly
(D) Stingy
Answer: Stingy
Explanation: Stingy- not generous, unwilling to give, especially money Benevolent-Well meaning and kindly. Generous-happy to give more money, help, etc. than is usual or expected Liberal-accepting different opinions or kinds of behaviour; tolerant
Q38. Conspicuous
(A) Obscure
(B) Apparent
(C) Distinct
(D) Noticeable
Answer: Obscure
Explanation: Obscure- -hard to understand or comprehend Conspicuous- easily seen or noticed Apparent-clear or easy to see Distinct- – clearly visible Noticeable-which can be easily seen or noticed
Q39. Sacred
(A) Profane
(B) Divine
(C) Solemn
(D) Pious
Answer: Profane
Explanation: Profane – not relating to that which is sacred or religious; secular. Sacred -connected with God or a god or dedicated to a religious purpose and so deserving veneration Divine-devoted to God Solemn-not cheerful or smiling; serious. Pious-devoutly religious.
Q40. Perish
(A) Vanish
(B) Grow
(C) Wither
(D) Crumble
Answer: Grow
Explanation: Grow-(of a living thing) undergo natural development by increasing in size and changing physically. Perish- die, especially in a violent or sudden way. Vanish-disappear suddenly and completely. Wither- (of a part of the body) become shrunken or wrinkled from age or disease. Crumble – break or fall apart into small fragments, especially as part of a process of deterioration.
Q41. Revered
(A) Despised
(B) Cherished
(C) Esteemed
(D) Valued
Answer: Despised
Explanation: Despise- to hate somebody/something very much Revere- -to feel great respect or admiration for somebody/something Cherishe -to love somebody/something and look after him/her/it carefully Esteem-great respect; a good opinion of somebody Value-to think somebody/something is very important
Q42. Decay
(A) Decline
(B) Rotting
(C) Corrosion
(D) Growth
Answer: Growth
Explanation: Growth- the process of growing and developing or an increase in something. Decay- to become bad or be slowly destroyed. Decline- a process or period of becoming weaker, smaller. Rotting- -the process of decaying through bacterial or fungal infection. Corrosion- the process of corroding, or metal that has been corroded.
Q43. Candid
(A) Devious
(B) Frank
(C) Genuine
(D) Truthful
Answer: Devious
Explanation: Devious – clever, not honest or direct. Candid – truthful and straightforward; frank. Frank-showing your thoughts and feelings clearly Genuine-truly what something is said to be; authentic Truthful- telling or expressing the truth;
Q44. Convenience
(A) Enjoyment
(B) Hindrance
(C) Assistance
(D) Satisfaction
Answer: Hindrance
Explanation: Hindrance-a thing that provides resistance, delay, or obstruction to something or someone. Convenience- – the state of being able to proceed with something without difficulty. Assistance-the action of helping someone by sharing work. Satisfaction-fulfilment of one’s wishes, expectations, or needs, or the pleasure derived from this.
Q45. Expunge
(A) Remove
(B) Insert
(C) Deplete
(D) Exhaust
Answer: Insert
Explanation: Insert-place, fit, or push (something) into something else Expunge- – obliterate or remove completely. Remove-take (something) away or off from the position occupied. Deplete-,-diminish in number or quantity. Exhaust- make (someone) feel very tired.
Q46. Apex
(A) Force
(B) Asset
(C) Base
(D) Pinnacle
Answer: Base
Explanation: Base-the lowest part or edge of something Apex- the uppermost point Asset-a useful or valuable thing or person. Pinnacle-the most successful point; the culmination.
Q47. Formidable
(A) Trivial
(B) Dangerous
(C) Scary
(D) Appalling
Answer: Trivial
Explanation: Trivial- – of little value or importance. Formidable – inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable. Scary- frightening; causing fear. Appalling- – causing shock or dismay; horrific.
Q48. Identical
(A) Corresponding
(B) Similar
(C) Indistinguishable
(D) Different
Answer: Different
Explanation: Different- not the same as another or each other Identical- similar in every detail; exactly alike Corresponding–equivalent in character, form, or function; Similar-having a resemblance in appearance, character, or quantity, without being identical. Indistinguishable-not able to be identified as different or distinct.
Q49. Buoyant
(A) Cheerful
(B) Neutral
(C) Gloomy
(D) Bouncy
Answer: Gloomy
Explanation: Gloomy – something dark that makes you feel sad Buoyant – happy and confident Cheerful- – happy Neutral – equal for both side Bouncy – a quality of bounce
Q50. Caustic
(A) Scary
(B) Kind
(C) Sarcastic
(D) Bitter
Answer: Kind
Explanation: Kind- having sympathetic and passionate feeling for other Caustic — chemicals that usually harm Scary- -frightening Sarcastic- -having opposite meaning of what is said in a funny way Bitter– a type of unpleasant taste