SSC MTS 2023 PYQ — Question 54

SSC MTS - 08 May 2023 - Shift 2 • English • Q54

Select the appropriate antonym for the underlined word.

The pillar of light has faded.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. painted.

  • The underlined word "faded" here means to become lighter in colour and disappear slowly. The most apt antonym will be "painted" which is to put paint to make something brighter in colour.  
  •  The other options mean:
    • "grown" means to mature.
    • "vanished" means to disappear.
    • "melted" is to transform into liquid form.