SSC MTS 2019 PYQ — Question 25

SSC MTS Previous Year - 07 August 2019 - Shift 1 • English • Q25

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.

Captivity

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Liberty

Word meaning

Usage

Synonym

Antonym

Captivity: the state or period of being held, imprisoned.

It has the antonym ‘Liberty’ which means ‘the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions’.

All the hostages, when released from captivity, looked remarkably fit and well.

imprisonment

confinement

internment

incarceration

custody

Freedom

Liberty

liberation

release

Meaning of other words:

Imprisonment: the act of putting someone in prison

Cheer: to give a loud shout of approval or encouragement

Offence: an illegal act; a crime.