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SSC CHSL 2020 PYQ — Question 7

SSC CHSL - 17th October 2020 - Shift 1 • English • Q7

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Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

ABBREVIATE

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

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

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

  1. Expand- to become or to make something bigger.
  2. Abbreviate- to make something shorter, especially a word or phrase.
  3. Challenge- to dispute especially as being unjust, invalid, or outmoded.
  4. Dispute- a disagreement or argument between two people, groups or countries.
  5. Oppose- to disagree with somebody’s beliefs, actions or plans and to try to change or stop them.

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