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SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 13

SSC GD Constable (English) - 11 March 2019 Shift 3 • English • Q13

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Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

ILLICIT

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

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

  • 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:-

  • ILLICIT means "(used about an activity or substance) not allowed by law or by the rules of society".
  • For example:- The illicit drugs industry has an annual turnover of some ￡200 bn.

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

  1. Illegal- not allowed by the law.
  2. Unlawful- not allowed by the law.
  3. Lawful- allowed or recognized by law.
  4. Illegitimate- (used about a child) born to parents who are not married to each other.

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