SSC CHSL 2019 PYQ — Question 1

SSC CHSL - 4th July 2019 - Shift 3 • English • Q1

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.

SPARSE

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

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

Word meaning

Usage

Synonym

Antonym

Sparse: thinly dispersed or scattered.

It has the antonym ‘Dense’ which means ‘closely compacted in substance.’

The population of this region, however, is sparse, and its growth is slow.

inadequate

infrequent

meager

scanty

abundant

adequate

enough

fat

Dense

heavy

impenetrable

opaque

Hence, the chosen option is correct.

Meaning of other words:-

Strong: able to perform a specified action well and powerfully.

Weak: lacking power or influence.

Thin: having little, or too little, flesh or fat on the body.