SSC CGL 2024 PYQ — Question 13

SSC CGL - 25 Sep 2024 - Shift 2 • English • Q13

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Bombastic

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

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

"Bombastic" refers to speech or writing that is pompous, inflated, or overly grandiose, often without substance. The antonym would be "simple," meaning straightforward, plain, or uncomplicated.

The other options don't fit as antonyms:

Wicked: Refers to being morally wrong or evil, unrelated to "bombastic."

Elevated: Refers to something raised or sophisticated, not the opposite of "bombastic."

Pastoral: Relates to rural life or nature, unrelated to the meaning of "bombastic."