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SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 22

SSC GD Constable (English) - 18 Feb 2019 Shift 1 • English • Q22

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Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

AWKWARD

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

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

  • In the given question, we need to select the ANTONYM of the given word.
  • A word that has the exact opposite meaning of another word is its antonym.

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

  • AWKWARD means "difficult to deal with".
  • For example:- They sat, not speaking, but it wasn't awkward any longer.

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

  1. Convenient- suitable or practical for a particular purpose; not causing difficulty.
  2. Problematic- difficult to deal with or to understand; full of problems; not certain to be successful.
  3. Difficult- not easy to do or understand.
  4. Matchless- so good that nothing can be compared with it.

The chosen option expresses the opposite meaning of the given word hence, it will be the correct choice.