SSC MTS 2019 PYQ — Question 6

SSC MTS Previous Year - 02 August 2019 - Shift 1 • English • Q6

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.

Acute
 

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 4, i.e. Blunt

Word meaning

Usage

Synonym

Antonym

Acute: present or experienced to a severe or intense degree.

It has the antonym ‘Blunt’ which means ‘not having a sharp edge or point’.

The problem is particularly acute in fast food, retail and health care jobs

severe

critical

drastic

dire

dreadful

trivial

trifling

insignificant

unimportant

Meaning of other words:

Grave: serious or solemn; sober.