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SSC CGL 2019 PYQ — Question 6

SSC CGL - 4th June 2019 - Shift 1 • English • Q6

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Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

EXPANSION

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Compression.

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

  1. Expansion: the action of becoming larger or more extensive.
  2. Compression: the reduction in volume.
  3. Inflation: the action of inflating something or the condition of being inflated.
  4. Extension: a part that is added to something to enlarge or prolong it.
  5. Augmentation: the process of increasing the size, value, or quality of something by adding to it.

As the chosen option expresses the opposite meaning of the given word it will be the correct answer.