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SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 25

SSC GD Constable (English) - 1 March 2019 Shift 2 • English • Q25

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Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

EXTRAVAGANT

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Economical.

  • 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:-

  • EXTRAVAGANT means "spending or costing too much money".
  • For example:- The couple lived a very simple life with no need for extravagant purchases.

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

  1. Economical- that costs or uses less time, money, fuel, etc. than usual.
  2. Factual- based on or containing things that are true or real.
  3. Untrue- not true; not based on facts.
  4. Wonderful- extremely good; fantastic.

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