SSC MTS 2023 PYQ — Question 48

SSC MTS - 02 May 2023 - Shift 2 • English • Q48

Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word.

Curtailed.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Lengthened.

In simple terms, 'curtailed' can be understood as 'cutting short.' 

The correct antonym is, lengthened.

Meaning of other words;

Both "trimmed" and "pruned" refer to cutting the excess parts of something, for example trees and plants.

"Slashed" refers to cutting something significantly.