SSC CGL 2024 PYQ — Question 16

SSC CGL - 11 Sep 2024 - Shift 3 • English • Q16

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Brittle

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

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

Given word: Brittle
Meaning: Easily broken or cracked; not flexible or durable.
Example: The brittle glass shattered with a slight touch.

Antonym: Resilient
Meaning: Able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions; tough and flexible.
Example: The resilient material could bend without breaking.

Meaning of the other words:
Crunchy – Making a crunching sound when eaten or pressed.
Delicate – Fragile or easily damaged.
Aloof – Emotionally distant or uninvolved.

Hence, the chosen option is the correct antonym.