SSC CGL Antonym Practice Quiz 1 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence. SSC CGL 14 July 2023 Tier 1 Shift 1 Henry is so servile that other people take advantage of him. A. Arrogant B. Sheepish C. Bickering D. Cunning Solution: The correct answer is Arrogant. “Servile” means overly submissive or obsequious, so the antonym would be “Arrogant.” Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence. SSC CGL 14 July 2023 Tier 1 Shift 1 Do you know the old adage ‘the show must go on’? A. Misconstruction B. Rebuke C. Dare D. Addiction Solution: The correct answer is Misconstruction. “Adage” refers to a proverb or saying, and the antonym would be a word that means a misunderstanding or misinterpretation, such as “Misconstruction.” Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in brackets to fill in the blank. SSC CGL 14 July 2023 Tier 1 Shift 1 Mr. Khanna is quite _________(callous) towards the victims of the earthquake. A. Rationalistic B. Unsympathetic C. Sympathetic D. Nondiplomatic Solution: The correct answer is Sympathetic. “Callous” means insensitive or unfeeling, so the antonym would be “Sympathetic.” Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word ‘Optimistic’ from the given sentence. SSC CGL 14 July 2023 Tier 1 Shift 2 After the incident, Radha prepared herself to stay positive even in gloomy days. A. Stay B. Incident C. Positive D. Gloomy Solution: The correct answer is Gloomy. “Optimistic” refers to being hopeful and positive, so the antonym would be “Gloomy,” which means pessimistic or negative. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in brackets to fill in the blank. SSC CGL 14 July 2023 Tier 1 Shift 3 The gradual _________(curtail) in the expenditures made them tensed. A. Indent B. Innate C. Increase D. Insinuate Solution: The correct answer is Increase. “Curtail” means to reduce or limit something, so the antonym would be “Increase.” Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence. SSC CGL 14 July 2023 Tier 1 Shift 3 The thief was caught with a spurious Picasso painting. A. Fake B. Stolen C. Splendid D. Authentic Solution: The correct answer is Authentic. “Spurious” means false or fake, so the antonym would be “Authentic.” Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence. SSC CGL 17 July 2023 Tier 1 Shift 1 Is there any portal to redeem these coupons that I have collected from the store? A. Forsake B. Deplore C. Forfeit D. Embezzle Solution: The correct answer is Forfeit. “Redeem” means to gain or regain something in exchange for payment, so the antonym would be “Forfeit,” meaning to lose or give up. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence. SSC CGL 17 July 2023 Tier 1 Shift 2 He regards himself as a patriot. A. Nationalist B. Dutiful C. Traitor D. Loyal Solution: The correct answer is Traitor. “Patriot” refers to someone who loves and supports their country, so the antonym would be “Traitor,” someone who betrays their country. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence. SSC CGL 17 July 2023 Tier 1 Shift 2 Lucy presented a lucid account of her achievements before the committee. A. Orderly B. Ambiguous C. Intelligible D. Transparent Solution: The correct answer is Ambiguous. “Lucid” means clear and easy to understand, so the antonym would be “Ambiguous,” meaning unclear or vague. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word in the following sentence. SSC CGL 17 July 2023 Tier 1 Shift 2 Traitor – People should vote for honest and loyal leaders, not for betrayer and defender. A. Honest B. Defender C. Betrayer D. Loyal Solution: The correct answer is Loyal. “Traitor” refers to someone who betrays trust, so the antonym would be “Loyal,” someone who is faithful and trustworthy. Submit Quiz × Quiz Completed! Next Quiz
