PART-1 of Compilation of ANTONYMS asked in SSC Exams 2018-2019 (Based on TCS pattern)

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💠PART-1 of Compilation of  ANTONYMS asked in SSC Exams 2018-2019 (Based on TCS pattern)

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CGL Tier-1 Exam 2018-19 

Select the most appropriate Antonym of the given word.

ILLUMINATE

1.add

2.erase

3.light

4.darken

Solution: 4

Illuminate- to glow,to light up

DEFICIT

1.adhere

2.credit

3.surplus

4.remove

Solution: 3

Deficit -  deficiency in amount or quality 
Adhere -to be attached or devoted. 

Surplus - excess

 PUBLIC

1.common

2.ready

3.private

4.restricted

Solution: 3

PROGRESSIVE

1.conservative

2.repeated

3.aristocratic

4.moving

Solution: 1

Progressive- liberal ,gradually advancing in extent

TYRANT

1.patron

2.benefactor

3.champion

4.rival

Solution: 2

Tyrant - usurper,a despot
Patron - a defender of something 
Rival - a competitor 

WEAKNESS

1.illness

2.strength

3.bravery

4.disability

Solution: 2

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 PROLONG

1.prevent

2.shorten

3.allow

4.increase

Solution: 2

Prolong - to extend in space or length

SCANTY

1.small

2.concise

3.profuse

4.precise

Solution: 3

Scanty - less than needed in quantity 
Concise - brief
Profuse - in great quantity or abundance
Precise - exact,accurate 

 ACQUIT

1.evict

2.clear

3.forgive

4.convict

Solution: 4
Acquit - to declare not guilty 
Evict - to force someone to move out

ABSURD

1.sensitive

2.selfish

3.sensible

4.sentimental

Solution: 3

ASCENT

1.descent

2.depression

3.decent

4.distant

Solution: 1

FOREIGN

1.rustic

2.rural

3.indian

4.native

Solution: 4

VIGILANT

1.careful

2.careless

3.visible

4.elusive

Solution: 2

Vigilant - careful 
Elusive- rarely seen,difficult to make precise

EXTRAVAGANT

1.generous

2.deficit

3.pauper

4.thrifty

Solution: 4

Extravagant - exorbitant, profuse in expenditure 

Pauper - extremely poor 

 CRUCIAL

1.trivial

2.imperative

3.pivotal

4.critical

Solution: 1

Crucial- very important, imperative

 COVETOUS

1.benevolent

2.acquisitive

3.avaricious

4.mercenary

Solution: 1

Covetous - desirous, avaricious 
Acquisitive- able or disposed to make acquisitions 
Mercenary - one motivated by gain 

 MEAGRE

1.plentiful

2.inadequate

3.scanty

4.premium

Solution: 1
Meagre - in small amount, scanty, inadequate

ARROGANCE

1.sweetness

2.humility

3.superiority

4.vanity

Solution: 2

SEVERE

1.morose

2.mild

3.mediocre

4.meticulous

Solution: 2

PRUDENT

1.indiscreet

2.judicious

3.practical

4.tactful

Solution: 1

Prudent- practically wise,judicious 
Tactful- diplomatic
Indiscreet- not discreet ,lacking in discretion 

AFFINITY

1.aversion

2.attraction

3.empathy

4.preference

Solution: 1

 ACCEPT

1.reject

2.acquire

3.obtain

4.release

Solution: 1

SACRED

1.perpetual

2.pious

3.profane

4.profound

Solution: 3
Sacred - holy
Profane - wicked,unholy
Pious - holy
Profound- very deep ,very serious

 NOTORIOUS

1.famous

2.vicious

3.infamous

4.disgraceful

Solution: 1

Notorious- infamous 
Vicious- violent,destructive
Disgraceful- shameful

TRANSIENT

1.stationary

2.temporal

3.celestial

4.permanent

Solution: 4

Transient- temporary ,temporal, momentary 

 LIBERTY

1.slavery

2.freedom

3.autonomy

4.reservation

Solution: 1

SWERVE

1.droop

2.lurch

3.deviate

4.straighten

Solution: 4

Swerve - to stray,to wander
Droop - to hang downward 
Lurch - A sudden or unsteady movement 

 SOBER

1.nervous

2.agitated

3.serious

4.calm

Solution: 2

 DENSE

1.sparse

2.thick

3.condensed

4.opaque

Solution: 1

STALE

1.flat

2.fresh

3.dry

4.sour

Solution: 2

 GATHER

1.display

2.dispute

3.distract

4.disperse

Solution: 4

 COMIC

1.amusing

2.tragic

3.awkward

4.absurd

Solution: 2

REPRIMAND

1.apprehend

2.reproach

3.compliment

4.blame

Solution: 3

Reprimand- rebuke,reproach 
Apprehend- to anticipate

FINITE

1.finished

2.limited

3.bound

4.endless

Solution: 4

AGONY

1.anxiety

2.distress

3.comfort

4.misery

Solution: 3

EMINENT

1.exalted

2.inconspicuous

3.impressive

4.distinguished

Solution: 2

Eminent - high,noteworthy ,distinguished 
Exalt - to honour ,to hold in high esteem

EXCEPTIONAL

1.uncommon

2.unthinkable

3.unimaginable

4.unremarkable

Solution: 4

Exceptional - not ordinary,uncommon

PARDON

1.mercy

2.punish

3.kindness

4.grace

Solution: 2

 ESCALATE

1.heighten

2.enlarge

3.raise

4.reduce

Solution: 4

 TENDER

1.soft

2.warm

3.gentle

4.rough

Solution: 4

Tender - soft

EXPANSION

1.inflation

2.augmentation

3.extension

4.compression

Solution: 4
Expansion - to expand ,to augment 

SCARCE

1.scanty

2.few

3.seldom

4.plentiful

Solution: 4

Scarce - scanty



CGL Tier-2 Exam 2018-19 


Select the most appropriate Antonym of the given word.

Antonym of  ALLURING 

1. interesting

2. charming

3. repulsive

4. glamorous

Solution: 3
Alluring - interesting, enchanting 

Antonym of  TURBULENT 

1. raging

2. peaceful

3. forceful

4. swirling

Solution: 2

Turbulent - violently disturbed, agitated 
Swirl - to twist or whirl

 Antonym of  EMPATHY 

1. appreciation

2. warmth

3. sympathy

4. apathy

Solution: 4

Antonym of  ANIMOSITY

1. sarcasm

2. benevolence

3. bitterness

4. contamination

Solution: 2

Animosity- violent hatred

Antonym of  PANDEMONIUM

1. turbulence

2. harmony

3. excitement

4. uproar 

Solution: 2
Pandemonium- chaos,outburst,uproar,turbulence 

Antonym of  PIQUANT

1. pungent

2. interesting

3. bland

4. peppery 

Solution: 3
Piquant - engaging, charming
Pungent - a strong odor that stings the nose.
Bland - to mix ,to blend
Peppery - having the taste of pepper

Antonym of  PREDECESSOR

1.processor

2.lessor

3.oppressor

4.successor

Solution: 4

Antonym of  LACKADAISICAL

1.indifferent

2.jocular

3.enthusiastic

4.lukewarm

Solution: 3

Lackadaisical - showing no interest ,vigor; lazy
Jocular- humorous 

Antonym of  OPTIMISTIC  

1. energetic

2. pessimistic

3. idealistic

4. realistic 


Solution: 2


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