English Questions – Antonyms 43 (SSC CGL)

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1. Eccentricity
   1) obscure
   2) implode
   3) illustration
   4) normalcy
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 4)
   Explanation: Eccentricity – the quality of being eccentric.
   normalcy – the condition of being normal; the state of being usual, typical, or expected.
   
   
2. Gruesome
   1) subjugate
   2) gracious
   3) mitigate
   4) emancipate
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 2)
   Explanation: Gruesome – causing repulsion or horror; grisly.
   gracious – courteous, kind, and pleasant, especially towards someone of lower social status.
   
   
3. Dorm
   1) operational
   2) melancholy
   3) latent
   4) replicate
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 1)
   Explanation: operational – in or ready for use.
   dorm – a dormitory.
   
   
4. Congruous
   1) panacea
   2) inconsistent
   3) mediocre
   4) consistence
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 2)
   Explanation: inconsistent – not staying the same throughout.
   congruous – in agreement or harmony.
   
   
5. Candid
   1) ascetic
   2) cunning
   3) dastardly
   4) providential
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 2)
   Explanation: Candid – truthful and straightforward; frank.
   cunning – having or showing skill in achieving one’s ends by deceit or evasion.
   
   
6. Capricious
   1) liquefaction
   1) Flexibility
   3) firm
   4) Viability
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 3)
   Explanation: Capricious – given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behaviour.
   firm – having a solid, almost unyielding surface or structure.
   
   
7. Subvert
   1) alacrity
   2) sustain
   3) reparation
   4) acclaim
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 2)
   Explanation: sustain – strengthen or support physically or mentally.
   subvert – undermine the power and authority of (an established system or institution).
   
   
8. Irascible
   1) determined
   2) placid
   3) reasonable
   4) pliant
   5) maiden
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 2)
   Explanation: irascible and placid are the antonyms
   irascible means easily angered; placid means calm or serene
   
   
9. Ubiquitous
   1) prevalent
   2) relinquish
   3) superfluity
   4) diction
   5) unyielding
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 1)
   Explanation: Ubiquitous and prevalent both are the synonyms
   Ubiquitous – omnipresent, सर्वव्यापी
   Meaning – present, appearing, or found everywhere.
   Usage – “his ubiquitous influence was felt by all the family”
   
   
10. Myopic
    1) timid
    2) farsighted
    3) eloquent
    4) dauntless
    
    Answer & Explanation

    Answer – 2)
    Explanation: Myopic – short-sighted.
    farsighted – showing a prudent awareness of future possibilities.