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SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 4

SSC GD Constable (English) - 11 Feb 2019 Shift 1 • English • Q4

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Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

MAGNIFICENT

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Modest.

  • 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:-

  • Magnificient means "extremely beautiful, elaborate, or impressive."
  • For example:-  The magnificent scene of the waterfall is pleasant. 

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

  1. Expensive- costing a lot of money.
  2. Modest- (of an amount, rate, or level) relatively moderate, limited, or small.
  3. Grand- impressive and large or important (also used in names).
  4. Huge- very big.

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