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SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 23

SSC GD Constable (English) - 14 Feb 2019 Shift 2 • English • Q23

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Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

BLESS

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Curse.

  • 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:-

  • BLESS means "to ask for God’s help and protection for somebody/something".
  • For example:- May Jesus bless you and protect you from the temptations of the devil.

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

  1. Curse- a word used for expressing anger; a swear word.
  2. Wish- to want something that cannot now happen or that probably will not happen.
  3. Purify- to remove dirty or harmful substances from something.
  4. Sanctify- to make something pure or holy.

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