SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 14

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level - 3 Feb 2022 - Shift 1 • English • Q14

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Sufficient

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. Meagre.

 

Antonym Concept: An antonym is a word that means the opposite of another word.

Meaning of “Sufficient”:
Enough to meet the needs; adequate in quantity or quality.
Synonyms: adequate, ample, plentiful.

Meaning of “Meagre”:
Lacking in quantity or quality; very small or insufficient.
Opposite of sufficient.

Option Analysis:
Meagre – Opposite in meaning to sufficient.
Plentiful – Similar in meaning to sufficient (more than enough).
Adequate – Similar in meaning to sufficient (enough).
Ample – Similar in meaning to sufficient (more than enough).

Example Sentence:
The food supply was meagre during the drought.

Final Answer in a Sentence:
The antonym of sufficient is meagre.

Conclusion:
Meagre is the most appropriate antonym of sufficient.