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SSC CGL 2017 PYQ — Question 25

SSC CGL Tier II English - 12/01/2017 • English • Q25

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In the following question, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.

Profound

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4, i.e. superficial.

"Profound" means having deep insight or understanding, showing intellectual depth, or being intense and significant in impact or effect.

  1. Mysterious means difficult or impossible to understand, explain, or identify.

  2. Difficult means needing much effort or skill to accomplish, deal with, or understand.

  3. Superfluous means unnecessary, especially through being more than enough.

  4. Superficial means existing or occurring at or on the surface.

'Superficial' bears a meaning that is opposite to the meaning of the given word 'profound', hence becomes the correct answer.