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SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 22

SSC GD Constable (English) - 19th Feb 2019 Shift 1 • English • Q22

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Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

VIRTUOUS

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

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

  • 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:-

  • VIRTUOUS means "behaving in a morally good way".
  • For example:- She was the most honest and virtuous woman that he had ever met.

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

  1. Vicious- cruel; done in order to hurt somebody/something.
  2. Worthy- good enough for something or to have something.
  3. Honest- (used about a person) telling the truth; not lying to people or stealing.
  4. Kind- a group whose members all have the same qualities.

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