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SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 13

SSC GD Constable (English) - 11 Feb 2019 Shift 2 • English • Q13

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Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

ABOLISH

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

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

  • 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:-

  • ABOLISH means "to end a law or system officially".
  • For example:- Many people fought to abolish slavery during the Civil War. 

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

  1. Build- to make something by putting pieces, materials, etc. together.
  2. Affirm- state emphatically or publicly.
  3. Cancel- to decide that something that has been planned or arranged will not happen.
  4. Finish- to complete something or reach the end of something.

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