SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 6

SSC CGL - 11 April 2022 - Shift 2 • English • Q6

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Tenacious

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

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

Antonym: a word opposite in meaning to another.

Tenacious means tending to keep a firm hold of something.

Yielding is the correct antonym that means giving way under pressure; not hard or rigid.

Meaning of other words:

Persistent: continuing to exist or occur over a prolonged period.

Relentless: harsh or inflexible.

Steadfast: resolutely or dutifully firm and unwavering.