SSC CGL 2019 PYQ — Question 17

SSC CGL - 11th June 2019 - Shift 2 • English • Q17

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

CRUCIAL

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3, i.e. trivial. 

Word meaning

Usage

Synonym

Antonym 

Crucial: critical/important.  

 

Trivial:  is insignificant

Hence, these two words are antonyms. 

  

Orley slapped his card down; it was a crucial card, the jack. 

    

His tone was as level as if he were discussing some trivial matter.

central

compelling

deciding

decisive

essential  

inessential

insignificant

minor

optional     

Meaning of other words:

Critical: expressing adverse or disapproving comments or judgements. 

Imperative: of vital importance; crucial.

Pivotal: of crucial importance in relation to the development or success of something else.