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English Questions – Antonyms 47 (SSC CGL)

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Welcome to Online English Section with explanation in AffairsCloud.com. Here we are creating question sample in Antonyms, which is BASED ON IBPS PO/CLERK/LIC AAO/RRB & SSC CGL EXAM and other competitive exams.

  1. Lament
    1) biased
    2) terrible
    3) bewail
    4) rejoice
    Answer – 4)
    Explanation: Lament – a passionate expression of grief or sorrow.
    rejoice – feel or show great joy or delight.

  2. Coax
    1) dissuade
    2) deplore
    3) repulsive
    4) bigoted
    Answer – 1)
    Explanation: Coax – persuade (someone) gradually or gently to do something.
    dissuade – persuade (someone) not to take a particular course of action.

  3. Parochial
    1) conservative
    2) repine
    3) global
    4) repugnant
    Answer – 3)
    Explanation: Parochial – having a limited or narrow outlook or scope.
    global – relating to the whole world; worldwide. 

  4. Affirm
    1) refuse
    2) monstrous
    3) conventional
    4) insular
    Answer – 1)
    Explanation: Affirm – state emphatically or publicly.
    refuse – indicate or show that one is not willing to do something.

  5. Candid
    1) prejudiced
    2) macabre
    3) devious
    4) horrid
    Answer – 3)
    Explanation: Candid – truthful and straightforward; frank.
    devious – showing a skilful use of underhand tactics to achieve goals.

  6. Futile
    1) imperative
    2) contemptuous
    3) horrendous
    4) worthy
    Answer – 4)
    Explanation: Futile – incapable of producing any useful result; pointless.
    worthy – having or showing the qualities that deserve the specified action or regard.

  7. Evident
    1) obscure
    2) brassy
    3) grisly
    4) grim
    Answer – 1)
    Explanation: Evident – clearly seen or understood; obvious.
    obscure – not discovered or known about; uncertain.

  8. Insolent
    1) contumelious
    2) barefaced
    3) ghastly
    4) humble
    Answer – 4)
    Explanation: Insolent – showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect.
    humble – having or showing a modest or low estimate of one’s importance.

  9. Candid
    1) lurid
    2) morbid
    3) sectarian
    4) cunning
    Answer – 4)
    Explanation: Candid – truthful and straightforward; frank.
    cunning – having or showing skill in achieving one’s ends by deceit or evasion. 

  10. Gruesome
    1) provincial
    2) abominable
    3) daunting
    4) gracious
    Answer – 4)
    Explanation: Gruesome – causing repulsion or horror; grisly.
    gracious – courteous, kind, and pleasant, especially towards someone of lower social status.





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