SSC CHSL 2023 PYQ — Question 9

SSC CHSL 2023 - 04 Aug 2023 - Shift 2 • English • Q9

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Fierce

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

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

Fierce means having a violent or aggressive nature.

The opposite of fierce would be something mild, calm, or tender, which is best captured by the word "gentle."

From here, it is clear that the most appropriate antonym for 'Fierce' is 'gentle.'

The other option means:

Sore - painful and uncomfortable because of injury.

Vast - very great in size or especially in extent or range.

Noisy - a noisy person or thing makes a lot of loud or unpleasant noise.