SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 20

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level 2022 - 2 Feb 2022 - Shift 2 • English • Q20

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Confirm

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

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

Given word: Confirm
Meaning: To establish the truth or correctness of something; to validate or make certain.
Example: The manager confirmed the dates of the upcoming meetings.

Antonym: Contradict
Meaning: To deny the truth of a statement or assert the opposite.
Example: His later actions completely contradicted his earlier promises.

Meaning of the other words:
Verify means to prove something to be true or accurate.
Validate means to check or prove the validity or accuracy of something.
Affirm means to declare something firmly and confidently as true.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.