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SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 23

SSC GD Constable (English) - 9th March 2019 Shift 2 • English • Q23

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Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

MOURNFUL

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

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

  • 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:-

  • MOURNFUL means "very sad".
  • For example:- He looked mournful, even near to tears.

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

  1. Joyous- very happy or full of joy.
  2. Depressed- very unhappy, often for a long period of time.
  3. Melancholy- a feeling of sadness that lasts for a long time.
  4. Sorrowful- full of or feeling sorrow; grieved; sad.

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