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SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 23

SSC GD Constable (English) - 15 Feb 2019 Shift 1 • English • Q23

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Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

PECULIAR

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

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

  • 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:-

  • PECULIAR means "unusual or strange".
  • For example:- She got a peculiar feeling when the phone rang.

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

  1. Usual- happening or used most often.
  2. Quiet- with very little or no noise.
  3. Strange- unusual or unexpected.
  4. Sacred- connected with God, a god or religion.

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