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SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 14

SSC GD Constable (English) - 11 Feb 2019 Shift 1 • English • Q14

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Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Pleasure.

  • 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:-

  • Pleasure means "the feeling of being happy or satisfied".
  • For example:- Parents get a lot of pleasure out of watching their children grow up.

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

  1. Agony- great pain or suffering.
  2. Discomfort- a slight feeling of pain.
  3. Anguish- great mental pain or suffering.
  4. Pleasure- the feeling of being happy or satisfied.

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