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SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 22

SSC GD Constable (English) - 18 Feb 2019 Shift 3 • English • Q22

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Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

MALEVOLENT

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

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

  • 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:-

  • MALEVOLENT means "having or showing a desire to harm others".
  • For example:- Now I recalled every detail of that meeting and in my mind gave him the most malevolent and bitter replies. 

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

  1. Kind- a group whose members all have the same qualities.
  2. Well-mannered- having or showing good manners; polite; courteous.
  3. Cruel- causing physical or mental pain or suffering to somebody/something.
  4. Positive- thinking or talking mainly about the good things in a situation, in a way that makes you or somebody else feel hopeful and confident.

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