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SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 22

SSC GD Constable (English) - 14 Feb 2019 Shift 2 • English • Q22

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Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

HIDEOUS

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

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

  • 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:-

  • HIDEOUS means "very ugly or unpleasant".
  • For example:- A hideous monster attacked the helpless villagers.

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

  1. Beautiful- very pretty or attractive; giving pleasure to the senses.
  2. Secretive- like to keep things secret from other people.
  3. Detestable- deserving to be hated or criticized.
  4. Ugly- unpleasant to look at or listen to; not attractive.

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