SSC CGL 2018 PYQ — Question 5

SSC CGL Tier II English - 18/02/2018 • English • Q5

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in the meaning of the given word.

Ribald

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Clean.

1. Ribald: Referring to sexual matters in an amusingly coarse or irrelevant way.

2. Provision: The action of providing or supplying something for use.

3. Biased: Unfairly prejudiced for or against someone or something.

4. Clean: Morally uncontaminated; pure; innocent.

  • Synonyms: Moral, ethical etc.
  • Antonyms: Immoral, guilty etc.

5. Vulgar: Lacking sophistication or good taste.

  • Synonyms: Tasteless, tawdry etc.
  • Antonyms: Tasteful, genteel etc.

Since 'clean' holds the opposite meaning of 'ribald', the chosen option is correct.