SSC GD 2024 PYQ — Question 8

SSC GD Const (English) - 26 Feb 2024 - Shift 4 • English • Q8

Choose the most appropriate antonym of the underlined word.
Venus was the quiet one pensive and observant of everything around her.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Ignorant.

Pensive means thinking deeply and quietly about something serious. Out of all the options, ignorant is the correct antonym as it means not having enough knowledge or information about something and ignoring things. 

Other options mean:

Thoughtful means thinking deeply.

Reflective means thinking deeply about things.

Pondering means to think about something carefully or for a long time.