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SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 21

SSC GD Constable (English) - 1 March 2019 Shift 1 • English • Q21

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Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

CONVENE

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Disperse.

  • 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:-

  • CONVENE means "to come together or to bring people together for a meeting, etc.".
  • For example:- The United Nations has convened a special meeting to deal with the conflict in the Middle East. 

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

  1. Disperse- to separate and go in different directions; to make somebody/something do this.
  2. Summon- to order a person to come to a place.
  3. Request- an act of asking for something.
  4. Gather- (used about people) to come or be brought together in a group.

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