SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 18

SSC Selection Post - Higher Secondary Level - 3 Aug 2022 - Shift 4 • English • Q18

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Frail

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Stout.

Antonym Concept: An antonym means a word that expresses the opposite meaning of the given word.
Grammatical Explanation: Frail means weak, delicate, or lacking physical strength. The opposite of this is strong and sturdy.
Option Analysis:
Horrible – means extremely unpleasant, not opposite of frail
Brittle – means easily broken, similar in meaning to frail
Stout – means strong and sturdy, opposite of frail
Precarious – means unstable or risky, not opposite of frail
Final Sentence: Frail refers to weakness while stout refers to strength.
Conclusion: The most appropriate antonym of frail is stout