SSC Selection Post 2020 PYQ — Question 17

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level 2020 - 6 Nov 2020 - Shift 1 • English • Q17

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.
SARCASM

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

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

 

Meaning of the Given Word
Sarcasm means the use of ironic or mocking remarks to convey contempt or ridicule

Meaning of Options
Contempt – strong dislike or disapproval
Flattery – excessive praise, often insincere, opposite of mocking or ironic remarks
Bitterness – anger or resentment
Irony – the use of words to convey a meaning opposite to their literal sense, related but not opposite

Correct Antonym
The opposite of sarcasm is Flattery

Final Sentence
The most appropriate antonym of sarcasm is Flattery

Conclusion
Flattery is the correct antonym of sarcasm.