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SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 23

SSC GD Constable (English) - 18 Feb 2019 Shift 2 • English • Q23

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Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

CONTRARY

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

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

  • 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:-

  • CONTRARY means "completely different; opposite".
  • For example:- Julie on the contrary accepted his attentions readily, though in a manner peculiar to herself.

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

  1. Agreeable- pleasant; nice.
  2. Predetermined- established or decided in advance.
  3. Balanced- keeping or showing a balance so that different things, or different parts of things exist in equal or correct amounts.
  4. Neutral- not supporting or belonging to either side in an argument, war, etc.

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