SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 19

SSC CGL - 13 April 2022 - Shift 1 • English • Q19

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

CLENCH

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

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

Antonym: a word opposite in meaning to another.

Clench means close into a tight ball.

Relax is the correct antonym that means make or become less tense or anxious.

Meaning of other words:

Tighten: make or become tight or tighter.

Clasp: grasp tightly with one's hand.

Hold: grasp, carry, or support with one's hands.