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SSC CGL 2020 PYQ — Question 25

SSC CGL - 6th March 2020 Shift 1 • English • Q25

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Select the ANTONYM of the given word.

PERSIST

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Cease.

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

  1. Cease- to stop or end.
  2. Persist- to continue doing something even though other people say that you are wrong or that you cannot do it.
  3. Remain- to stay or continue in the same place or condition.
  4. Continue- to keep happening or existing without stopping.
  5. Insist- to say strongly that you must have or do something, or that somebody else must do something.

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