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SSC CGL 2017 PYQ — Question 26

SSC CGL Tier II English - 12/01/2017 • English • Q26

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

Barren

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

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

  1. Oily means unpleasantly smooth and ingratiating.

  2. Polished means shiny as a result of being rubbed.

  3. Sorrowful means feeling or showing grief.

  4. Fertile means producing or capable of producing abundant vegetation or crops.

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