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SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Antonyms - 5 - Question 1

Directions: In the following questions, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word. [SSC SI 2013]

Debacle

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The word Debacle (Noun) means: a situation that is a complete failure and causes embarrassment.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Antonyms - 5 - Question 2

Directions: In the following questions, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word. [SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2013]

Inadvertently

Detailed Solution for SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Antonyms - 5 - Question 2

Inadverent (Adj.) refers to - not intentional; deliberately is intentional.

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SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Antonyms - 5 - Question 3

Directions: In the following questions, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word. [SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2013]

Obtuse

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Obtuse means stupid or slow to understand.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Antonyms - 5 - Question 4

Directions: In the following questions, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word. [SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2013]

Lunacy

Detailed Solution for SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Antonyms - 5 - Question 4

Lunacy (Noun)  refers to stupid behaviour while 'sanity' is the state of having a healthy mind

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Antonyms - 5 - Question 5

Directions: In the following questions, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word. [SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2013]

Pragmatic

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Pragmatic (adj.) means concerned with practical matters while 'idealistic' means that very good things can be achieved, often when this does not seem likely to others.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Antonyms - 5 - Question 6

Directions: In the following questions, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word. [SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2013]

Gregarious

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Gregarious (verb) denotes tending to associate with others of the same species and unsociable is the opposite.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Antonyms - 5 - Question 7

Directions: In the following questions, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word. [SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2013]

Fabricate

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Fabricate (verb) means construct something artificial or untrue while demolish means destroy completely which is just opposite to fabricate.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Antonyms - 5 - Question 8

Directions: In these questions, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word and mark it. [SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2013]

Tranquility

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The word Tranquility (Noun) means: peace, serenity.
Disturbance = a situation in which people behave violently in a public place.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Antonyms - 5 - Question 9

Directions: In these questions, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word and mark it. [SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2013]

Dormant

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The word Dormant (Adjective) means in active. Therefore, option (a) active is the right antonym.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Antonyms - 5 - Question 10

Directions: In these questions, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word and mark it. [SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2013]

Dwindle

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The word Dwindle (Verb) means: to become gradually less or smaller; decrease; diminish. Option (d) 'increase' is the correct antonym.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Antonyms - 5 - Question 11

Directions: In the following questions, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word. [SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2013]

Venial

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The word Venial (Adjective): means pardonable; minor; not very serious and hence to be forgiven.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Antonyms - 5 - Question 12

Directions: In the following questions, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word. [SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2013]

Instinctive

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The word Instinctive (Adjective) means: natural: based on instinct not thought or training. The word Rational (Adjective) means: reasonable.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Antonyms - 5 - Question 13

Directions: In the following questions, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word. [SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2013]

Cordial

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The word Cordial (Adjective) means: pleasant and friendly. The word Hostile (Adjective) means: very unfriendly or aggressive.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Antonyms - 5 - Question 14

Directions: In the following questions, choose the work opposite in meaning to the given word. [SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2013]

Wary

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Wary (adj.) means, showing caution about possible dangers or problems. Rash is the correct antonym that means, careless, impulsive.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Antonyms - 5 - Question 15

Directions: In the following questions, choose the work opposite in meaning to the given word. [SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2013]

Accolade

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Accolade (Noun) means, an expression of praise, therefore the correct antonym is blame.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Antonyms - 5 - Question 16

Directions: In the following questions, choose the work opposite in meaning to the given word. [SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2013]

Ambiguous

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Ambiguous means - not expressed or understood clearly.
Therefore the correct antonym is option (c), e.g., clear.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Antonyms - 5 - Question 17

Directions: In the following questions, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word. [SSC CHSL 2012]

Opulence

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Opulence (Noun) means wealthy.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Antonyms - 5 - Question 18

Directions: In the following questions, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word. [SSC CHSL 2012]

Pernicious

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Pernicious (adj.) means highly injurious or destructive.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Antonyms - 5 - Question 19

Directions: In the following questions, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word. [SSC CHSL 2012]

Knack

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Knack (Noun) means a clever way of doing something.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Antonyms - 5 - Question 20

Directions: In the following questions, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word. [SSC Sub Inc. 2012]

Fastidious

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Fastidious (adj.) refers to give too much attention to small details and wanting everything to be correct.
Discourteous is rude and not considering other people's feelings.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Antonyms - 5 - Question 21

Directions: In the following questions, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word. [SSC Sub Inc. 2012]

Pathetic

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The meaning of Pathetic (adj.): Sad, affecting. The meaning of comic (noun): funny. “Comic” is opposite to given word.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Antonyms - 5 - Question 22

Directions: In the following questions, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word. [SSC Sub Inc. 2012]

Antiquated

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The meaning of Antiquated (adj.): obsolete, ancient.
The meaning of Modern (adj.) new, up to date. “Modern” is opposite to given word.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Antonyms - 5 - Question 23

Directions: In the following questions, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word. [SSC Sub Inc. 2012]

Evolve

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The meaning of Evolve (verb): adj. develop, progress. The meaning of stop (noun): end, halt. “Stop” is opposite to given word.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Antonyms - 5 - Question 24

Directions: In the following questions, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word. [SSC Sub Inc. 2012]

Resourcefulness

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The meaning of Resourcefulness (Adj.): ability to cope with difficult situation. The meaning of Incompetence (noun): Lack of ability. “Incompetence” is opposite to given word.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Antonyms - 5 - Question 25

Directions: In the following questions, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word. [SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2012]

Supple

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The meaning of word Supple (Adjective) is: Flexible.
It’s Antonym should be: Rigid.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Antonyms - 5 - Question 26

Directions: In the following questions, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word. [SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2012]

Appreciation

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The meaning of word Appreciation (Noun) is: Thankfullness. It’s antonym should be: Aspersions, e.g, to criticise harshly.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Antonyms - 5 - Question 27

Directions: In the following questions, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word. [SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2012]

Divulge

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The meaning of word Divulge (Verb) is: Reveal, make known. Its antonym should be: Dissemble. e.g., disguise or conceal.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Antonyms - 5 - Question 28

Directions: In the following questions, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word. [SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2012]

Impertinent

Detailed Solution for SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Antonyms - 5 - Question 28

The meaning of word Impertinent (Adjective) is: Ill mannered, disrespectful. It’s antonym should be: courteous.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Antonyms - 5 - Question 29

Directions: In the following questions, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word. [SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2012]

Cultivated

Detailed Solution for SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Antonyms - 5 - Question 29

The word cultivated (Adjective) means: Eductated.
It’s antonym should be: Crude.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Antonyms - 5 - Question 30

Directions: In the following questions, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word as your answer. [SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2012]

Vanity

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The word Vanity (Noun) means: too much pride in your own appearance, abilities or achievements; arrogance. The word Humility (Noun) means: the quality of being humble.

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