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SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 23

SSC GD Constable (English) - 13 Feb 2019 Shift 3 • English • Q23

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Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

ABSURD

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

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

  • 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:-

  • ABSURD means "not at all logical or sensible; ridiculous".
  • For example:- It had an absurd ritual and a strange uniform. 

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

  1. Sensible- (used about people and their behaviour) able to make good judgements based on reason and experience; practical.
  2. Guilty- having broken a law; being responsible for doing something wrong.
  3. Sincere- (used about a person) really meaning or believing what you say; not pretending.
  4. Ridiculous- very silly or unreasonable.

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