SSC CPO 2024 PYQ — Question 40

SSC CPO - 27 June 2024 - Shift 3 • English • Q40

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Convalesce

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. Collapse.

The most appropriate antonym for "convalesce" is "collapse." While "convalesce" means to recover or improve health after illness, "collapse" refers to falling down or failing, which directly contrasts with the idea of recovery and improvement.

The other options do not directly oppose the meaning of "convalesce."