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SSC CPO 2019 PYQ — Question 12

SSC CPO Tier I - 11th December 2019 - Shift 2 • English • Q12

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Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.

DUBIOUS

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

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

1. DUBIOUS: hesitating or doubting.

  • Synonym: arguable, debatable, equivocal, fishy.
  • Antonym: aboveboard, believable, certain.

Ex: Mr. Cruncher was soothed, but shook his head in a dubious and moral way. 

2. Likely: Such as well might happen or be true; probable.

  • Synonym: acceptable, expected, fair, feasible.
  • Antonym: impossible, unreasonable, implausible.

3. Dusky: darkish in colour.
4. Shady: situated in or full of shade.
5. Fishy: of, relating to, or resembling fish or a fish.

Analyzing the above meanings the correct antonym for DUBIOUS is Likely.