SSC GD 2025 PYQ — Question 20

SSC GD Const 2025 (English) - 06 Feb 2025 - Shift 1 • English • Q20

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Hostile
 

 

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

 

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Hospitable.

Given word: Hostile
Meaning: unfriendly, aggressive, or opposed.
Example: The two countries remained hostile despite peace talks.

Antonym: Hospitable
Meaning: friendly, welcoming, and generous to guests or strangers.
Example: The villagers were very hospitable to the tourists.

Meaning of the other words:
Frigid: very cold in temperature; lacking warmth.
Antagonistic: showing or feeling active opposition or hostility.
Icy: covered with or consisting of ice; very cold.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.