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SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 14

SSC GD Constable (English) - 11 Feb 2019 Shift 2 • English • Q14

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Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

HORIZONTAL

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

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

  • 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:-

  • HORIZONTAL means "going from side to side, not up and down; flat or level".
  • For example:- Draw a horizontal line across the bottom of the page.

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

  1. Parallel- (used about two lines, etc.) with the same distance between them for all their length.
  2. Financial- connected with money.
  3. Official- connected with the position of somebody in authority.
  4. Vertical- going straight up at an angle of 90 degrees from the ground.

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