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SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 18

SSC GD Constable (English) - 11 Feb 2019 Shift 1 • English • Q18

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Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

EMANCIPATION

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Bondage.

  • 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:-

  • Emancipation means "the process of giving people social or political freedom and rights".
  • For example:- The church also encouraged the emancipation of individual slaves and the redemption of captives.

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

  1. Freedom- the state of not being held prisoner or controlled by somebody else.
  2. Bondage- the state of being a slave.
  3. Liberty- the freedom to go where you want, do what you want, etc.
  4. Riddance- the action of getting rid of a troublesome or unwanted person or thing.

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