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SSC CGL 2020 PYQ — Question 19

SSC CGL - 7 March 2020 Shift 2 • English • Q19

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Select the ANTONYM of the given word.

ASSIST

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

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

Let's have a look at the meaning of the given options:-

  1. Assist- to help.
  2. Support- to help somebody by saying that you agree with him/her/it, and sometimes giving practical help such as money.
  3. Obstruct- to stop something from happening or somebody/something from moving either by accident or deliberately.
  4. Conceal- to hide something/somebody; to prevent something/somebody from being seen or discovered.
  5. Decline- to become weaker, smaller or less good.

As the chosen option expresses the opposite meaning of the given word it will be correct.