SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 70

SSC MTS - 30/10/2024 - (4:00 PM - 5:30 PM) • English • Q70

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Piquant

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

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

Given word: Piquant
Meaning: Having a pleasantly sharp taste or flavor; stimulating or exciting.
Example: The chef prepared a piquant sauce that enhanced the dish.

Antonym: Bland
Meaning: Lacking strong flavor, dull, or uninteresting.
Example: The soup tasted bland without any spices.

Meaning of the other words:

  • Bitter – Having a sharp, unpleasant taste.
  • Delectable – Extremely delicious or pleasant.
  • Delicious – Highly pleasing to the taste.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.