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Antonyms SSC CGL 50 MCQ SET:-1
Instruction: Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Q1. Gradual
(A) Abrupt
(B) Regular
(C) Gentle
(D) Slow
Answer: Abrupt
Explanation: Abrupt- sudden and unexpected Gradual- happening slowly or over a long period of time; not sudden Regular- having the same amount of space or time between each thing or part Gentle- kind and calm
Q2. Seize
(A) Catch
(B) Grab
(C) Loosen
(D) Snatch
Answer: Loosen
Explanation: Loosen- to become or make something less tight Seize- to take hold of something suddenly and firmly or to grab something Catch- to take hold of something that is moving, usually with your hand or hands Grab- to take something with a sudden movement Snatch- to take something with a quick rough movement
Q3. Putrefy
(A) Decompose
(B) Contaminate
(C) Destroy
(D) Combine
Answer: Combine
Explanation: Combine- to join or mix two or more things together Putrefy- Decompose Decompose- to slowly be destroyed by natural chemical processes Contaminate- to add a substance which will make something dirty or harmful
Q4. Hope
(A) Chance
(B) Courage
(C) Optimism
(D) Doubt
Answer: Doubt
Explanation: Doubt- to think something is unlikely or to feel uncertain (about something) Hope- to want something to happen or be true Courage- the ability to control fear in a situation that may be dangerous or unpleasant Optimism- the feeling that the future will be good or successful
Q5. Pompous
(A) Humble
(B) Showy
(C) Flaunting
(D) Boastful
Answer: Humble
Explanation: Humble- not thinking that you are better or more important than other people Pompous- showing that you think you are more important than other people Showy- having a striking appearance or style Flaunting- to show something that you are proud of so that other people will admire it Boastful- showing too much pride
Q6. Widespread
(A) Limited
(B) General
(C) Famous
(D) Overall
Answer: Limited
Explanation: Limited- small or controlled in number, amount, etc. Widespread- found or happening over a large area or affecting a large number of people General- affecting all or most people, places, things, etc. Famous- well known to many people Overall- including everything
Q7. Toxic
(A) Harmful
(B) Lethal
(C) Venomous
(D) Healthy
Answer: Healthy
Explanation: Toxic- poisonous Harmful- causing harm Lethal- that can cause death or great damage Venomous- full of anger or hate Healthy- showing good health
Q8. Invade
(A) Attack
(B) Seize
(C) Surrender
(D) Assault
Answer: Surrender
Explanation: Surrender- to stop fighting and admit that you have lost Invade- to enter a country with an army in order to attack and take control of it Attack- trying to hurt or defeat somebody/something by using force Seize- to take control or possession of somebody/something Assault- a sudden attack on somebody/something
Q9. Harmony
(A) Accord
(B) Conflict
(C) Amity
(D) Concord
Answer: Conflict
Explanation: Conflict- a fight or an argument Harmony- a state of agreement or of peaceful existence together Accord- an agreement, especially between countries Amity-friendly relations. Concord- peace, and agreement
Q10. Elated
(A) Thrilled
(B) Proud
(C) Depressed
(D) Excited
Answer: Depressed
Explanation: Depressed- very unhappy Elated- very happy and excited Thrilled- extremely happy about something. Proud- feeling pleased and satisfied about something that you own or have done Excited- feeling or showing happiness and enthusiasm
Q11. Hazard
(A) Safety
(B) Peril
(C) Risk
(D) Gamble
Answer: Safety
Explanation: Safety- the state of being safe Hazard- a danger or risk Peril- great danger Gamble- to bet money on the result of a card game, horse race, etc.
Q12. Magnificent
(A) Modest
(B) Mighty
(C) Grandiose
(D) Opulent
Answer: Modest
Explanation: Modest- not talking too much about your own abilities, good qualities, etc. Magnificent- extremely impressive and attractive Mighty- very strong or powerful Grandiose- bigger or more complicated than necessary Opulent- made or decorated with expensive materials
Q13. Stalwart
(A) Robust
(B) Stout
(C) Cowardly
(D) Firm
Answer: Cowardly
Explanation: Cowardly-in a way that is not at all brave and tries to avoid danger Stalwart- always loyal to the same organization, team, etc. Robust- strong and healthy Stout- strong and thick Firm- able to stay the same shape when pressed
Q14. Slur
(A) Compliment
(B) Mixture
(C) Insult
(D) Assortment
Answer: Compliment
Explanation: Compliment- a statement or action that shows admiration for somebody Slur- an unfair comment or an insult Mixture- a combination of different things Insult- to speak or act rudely to somebody Assortment- a group of different things or of different types of the same thing; a mixture
Q15. Waver
(A) Steady
(B) Tilt
(C) Sway
(D) Slant
Answer: Steady
Explanation: Steady- developing, growing, or happening gradually and at a regular rate Waver- to become weak or uncertain Tilt- to move, or make something move Sway- to move slowly from side to side Slant- to be at an angle, not vertical or horizontal
Q16. Augment
(A) Extend
(B) Expand
(C) Spread
(D) Diminish
Answer: Diminish
Explanation: Diminish- to become or to make something smaller or less important Augment- to increase the amount, value, size, etc. of something Extend- to make something longer or larger Expand- to become or to make something bigger Spread- to affect a larger area or a bigger group of people
Q17. Dividing
(A) Breaking
(B) Connecting
(C) Detaching
(D) Parting
Answer: Connecting
Explanation: Connecting- to join something to something else Dividing- to separate into different parts Breaking- to separate or make something separate into two or more pieces Detaching- to separate something from something it is connected to Parting- being separated from another person
Q18. Segregate
(A) Allude
(B) Integrate
(C) Implicate
(D) Correlate
Answer: Integrate
Explanation: Integrate- to join things so that they become one thing or work together Segregate- to separate one group of people or things from the rest Allude- to speak about somebody/something in an indirect way Implicate- to show that somebody is involved in something unpleasant, especially a crime Correlate- to have or to show a relationship or connection between two or more things
Q19. Revel
(A) Appreciate
(B) Rejoice
(C) Mourn
(D) Enjoy
Answer: Mourn
Explanation: Mourn- to feel and show great sadness, especially because somebody has died Revel- enjoy oneself in a lively and noisy way Appreciate- to understand the value of somebody/something Rejoice- to feel or show great happiness Enjoy- to get pleasure from something
Q20. Downcast
(A) Disappointed
(B) Distressed
(C) Successful
(D) Cheerful
Answer: Cheerful
Explanation: Cheerful- showing that you are happy Downcast- sad and without hope Disappointed- sad because you/somebody/something did not succeed Distressed- very upset or unhappy Successful- having achieved what you wanted
Q21. Conceited
(A) Modest
(B) Proud
(C) Superior
(D) Vain
Answer: Modest
Explanation: Modest- not talking too much about your own abilities Conceited- too proud of yourself and your actions Proud- feeling pleased and satisfied about something that you own or have done Superior- better than usual or than somebody/something else Vain- failing to produce the result you wan
Q22. Comfort
(A) Luxury
(B) Happiness
(C) Enjoyment
(D) Discontentment
Answer: Discontentment
Explanation: Discontentment- the state of being unhappy with something Comfort- the state of having everything your body needs or of having a pleasant life Luxury- the enjoyment of expensive and beautiful things Happiness- a state of joy, satisfaction & contentment. Enjoyment- pleasure or a thing which gives pleasure
Q23. Hassled
(A) Annoyed
(B) Relaxed
(C) Worried
(D) Stressed
Answer: Relaxed
Explanation: Relaxed:not worried or tense Hassled- to annoy somebody Annoyed- feeling angry or slightly angry Worried- a small aircraft that can go straight up into the air Stressed-worried and nervous
Q24. Fallacy
(A) Trick
(B) Truth
(C) Flaw
(D) Cheat
Answer: Truth
Explanation: Truth- the quality of being true Fallacy- a false belief or a wrong idea Trick- something that you do to make somebody believe something that is not true Flaw- a mistake in something Cheat- to act in a dishonest or unfair way in order to get an advantage
Q25. Anxiety
(A) Certainty
(B) Restlessness
(C) Nervousness
(D) Panic
Answer: Certainty
Explanation: Certainty- something that is sure to happen Anxiety- a feeling of worry or fear, Restlessness- the inability to rest or relax as a result of anxiety or boredom Nervousness- showing a feeling of worry, fear, or anxiety Panic- a sudden feeling of fear that cannot be controlled
Q26. Blemish
(A) Damage
(B) Perfection
(C) Stain
(D) Discolouration
Answer: Perfection
Explanation: Perfection- the state of being perfect or without fault Blemish- a mark that spoils the way something looks Damage- harm or injury caused when something is broken or spoiled Stain- to leave a coloured mark that is difficult to remove Discolouration- the process of becoming discoloured
Q27. Censure
(A) Contempt
(B) Applause
(C) Blunder
(D) Fault
Answer: Applause
Explanation: Applause- the noise made by a group of people hitting their hands together and clapping Censure- to tell somebody, in a strong and formal way, that he/she has done something wrong Contempt- the feeling that somebody/something does not deserve any respect Blunder- a stupid mistake Fault something wrong or not perfect in a person’s character or in a thing
Q28. Triumph
(A) Pride
(B) Joy
(C) Celebration
(D) Failure
Answer: Failure
Explanation: Failure- lack of success Triumph- a great success or victory Pride- the respect that you have for yourself Joy- a feeling of great happiness Celebration- the act or occasion of doing something enjoyable because something good has happened Failure- lack of success
Q29. Lavish
(A) Moderate
(B) Excessive
(C) Grand
(D) Generous
Answer: Moderate
Explanation: Moderate- neither too much nor too little of something Lavish- pending a large amount of money Excessive- too great or extreme Grand- impressive and large or important Generous- happy to give more money, help, etc. than is usual
Q30. Sabotage
(A) Damage
(B) Destroy
(C) Create
(D) Cripple
Answer: Create
Explanation: Create- to cause something new to happen Sabotage- damage that is done on purpose and secretly in order to prevent an enemy being successful. Damage- harm or injury caused when something is broken Destroy- to damage something so badly that it can no longer be used Cripple- to damage somebody’s body so that he/she is no longer able to walk
Q31. Harmony
(A) Friendship
(B) Peace
(C) Rapport
(D) Hatred
Answer: Hatred
Explanation: Hatred- a very strong feeling of not liking somebody/something Harmony- a state of agreement or of peaceful existence together Peace- the state of being calm or quiet Rapport- a friendly relationship in which people understand each other very well
Q32. Fecund
(A) Genial
(B) Barren
(C) Polite
(D) Rude
Answer: Barren
Explanation: Barren- not producing fruit or seed Fecund- able to produce a lot of children, crops, young animals, etc. Genial- pleasant and friendly Polite- having good manners and showing respect for others Rude- not polite
Q33. Expunge
(A) Draw
(B) Omit
(C) Wipe
(D) Add
Answer: Add
Explanation: Add- to put numbers or amounts together so that you get a total Expunge- obliterate or remove completely Draw- to do a picture or diagram of something with a pencil, pen, etc Omit- to not include something Wipe- to clean or dry something by rubbing it with a cloth
Q34. Obese
(A) Greasy
(B) Slim
(C) Large
(D) Stout
Answer: Slim
Explanation: Slim- to become thinner and lighter Obese- very fat Greasy- containing a lot of grease Large- greater in size, amount, etc. than usual Stout- strong and thick
Q35. Impoverished
(A) Needy
(B) Rich
(C) Unlucky
(D) deprived
Answer: Rich
Explanation: Rich- people with a lot of money or property Impoverished- to make somebody/something poor or lower in quality Needy- not having enough money, food, clothes, etc. Unlucky- having or causing bad luck Deprived- not having enough of the basic things in life, such as food, money, etc.
Q36. Ramify
(A) Isolate
(B) Divide
(C) Unite
(D) Insulate
Answer: Unite
Explanation: Unite- to join together for a particular purpose Ramify- to split into branches or constituent parts Isolate- to put or keep somebody/something separate from other people or things Divide- to separate into different parts Insulate- to protect something with a material that prevents electricity, heat, or sound from passing through
Q37. Infirm
(A) Strong
(B) Feeble
(C) Weak
(D) Frail
Answer: Strong
Explanation: Strong- not easily broken or damaged Infirm- not physically or mentally strong Feeble- with no energy or power, weak Frail- weak or not healthy
Q38. Sprightly
(A) Lively
(B) Active
(C) Energetic
(D) Lethargic
Answer: Lethargic
Explanation: Lethargic- state of laziness or lack of energy Sprightly- full of energy and life Lively- full of energy, interest, excitement, etc. Active- involved in activity, lively Energetic- full of or needing energy and enthusiasm
Q39. Delight
(A) Joy
(B) Sorrow
(C) Glee
(D) Pleasure
Answer: Sorrow
Explanation: Sorrow- a feeling of great sadness because something bad has happened Delight- great pleasure Joy- a feeling of great happiness Glee- a feeling of happiness
Q40. Barbaric
(A) Cruel
(B) Inhuman
(C) Civilised
(D) Brutal
Answer: Civilised
Explanation: Civilised- having a high level of social and cultural development Barbaric- very cruel and unpleasant Cruel- causing physical or mental pain or suffering to somebody/something Inhuman- very cruel and without pity Brutal- very cruel
Q41. Lessen
(A) Minimise
(B) Increase
(C) Reduce
(D) Decrease
Answer: Increase
Explanation: Increase- to become or to make something larger in number or amount Lessen- to make something less Minimise- to make something as small as possible Reduce- to make something less or smaller in quantity, price, size, etc. Decrease- to make something smaller
Q42. Controlled
(A) Guarded
(B) Excited
(C) Restrained
(D) Calm
Answer: Excited
Explanation: Excited- feeling or showing happiness and enthusiasm Controlled- to kits Guar-ded- not giving much information or showing what you feel Restrained- not showing strong feelings Calm- not excited, worried, or angry
Q43. RESOLVE
(A) analyse
(B) refuse
(C) decide
(D) agree
Answer: refuse
Explanation: Refuse- to say or show that you do not want to do Resolve- to find an answer to a problem Analyze- to look at or think about the different parts or details of something carefully in order to understand or explain it Decide- to think about two or more possibilities and choose one of them Agree- to have the same opinion as somebody/something
Q44. PRECIOUS
(A) costly
(B) simple
(C) rare
(D) cheap
Answer: cheap
Explanation: Cheap- low in price, costing little money Precious- of great value (usually because it is rare or difficult to find) Costly- costing a lot of money, expensive Rare- not done, seen, happening, etc. very often.
Q45. AUGMENT
(A) increase
(B) amplify
(C) multiply
(D) decrease
Answer: decrease
Explanation: Multiply- to increase a number by the number of times mentioned Augment- to increase the amount, value, size, etc. of something Increase- to become or to make something larger in number or amount Amplify- to increase the strength of a sound, using electrical equipment Decrease- to become or to make something smaller or less.
Q46. VITIATE
(A) Affirm
(B) Violate
(C) Annul
(D) Cancel
Answer: Affirm
Explanation: Affirm- to say formally or clearly that something is true or that you support something strongly Vitiate- to make something less effective. Violate- to break a rule, an agreement, etc. Annul- to state officially that something is no longer legally valid or recognized.
Q47. Bias
(A) Stage
(B) Prestige
(C) Fairness
(D) Prejudice
Answer: Fairness
Explanation: Fairness- treating people equally or according to the law, rules, etc. Bias- a strong feeling of favor towards or against one group of people, or on one side in an argument Stage- one part of the progress or development of something Prestige- the respect and admiration that people feel for a person because he/she has a high social position or has been very successful Prejudice- a strong unreasonable feeling of not liking or trusting somebody/something
Q48. Fritter
(A) Hoard
(B) Waste
(C) Spoil
(D) Spread
Answer: Hoard
Explanation: Hoard- to collect and store large quantities of something Fritter- waste time, money, or energy on trifling matters. Spoil- to change something good into something bad, unpleasant, useless, etc Spread- to affect a larger area or a bigger group of people
Q49. FRIGID
(A) Frosty
(B) Chilly
(C) Warm
(D) Salty
Answer: Warm
Explanation: Warm- having a pleasant temperature that is fairly high Frigid- unable to enjoy sex/not showing any emotion Frosty- very cold, with frost Chilly- too cold to be comfortable Salty- having the taste of or containing salt
Q50. STRETCH
(A) Compress
(B) Extend
(C) Lengthen
(D) Elongate
Answer: Compress
Explanation: Compress- to make something fill less space than usual. Stretch- to pull something so that it becomes longer or wider. Extend- to make something longer or larger. Lengthen- to become longer or to make something longer. Elongate- to make something longer.