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SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 22

SSC GD Constable (English) - 12 Feb 2019 Shift 3 • English • Q22

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Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

SEMBLANCE

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

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

  • 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:-

  • SEMBLANCE means "the appearance of being something or of having a certain quality".
  • For example:- His mouth wore its usual semblance of a smile.

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

  1. Difference- the way that people or things are not the same or the way that somebody/something has changed.
  2. Alikeness- similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things.
  3. Guise- a way in which somebody/something appears, which is often different from usual or hides the truth.
  4. Simile- a word or phrase that compares something to something else.

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