SSC CGL 2024 PYQ — Question 3

SSC CGL - 17 Sep 2024 - Shift 3 • English • Q3

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Candid

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

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

Given word: Candid
Meaning: Honest, straightforward, and truthful.
Example: He gave a candid account of what happened.

Antonym: Dishonest
Meaning: Not truthful; lying or deceitful.
Example: She was dishonest about her qualifications.

Meaning of the other words:
Tender: Gentle or soft
Guileless: Innocent and without deceit
Irrelevant: Not related or connected

Hence, the chosen option is the correct antonym.