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SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 23

SSC GD Constable (English) - 15 Feb 2019 Shift 2 • English • Q23

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Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

ATTACK

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

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

  • 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:-

  • ATTACK means "trying to hurt or defeat somebody/something by using force".
  • For example:- He attacked the guard with a knife.

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

  1. Defence- something that you do or say to protect somebody/something from attack, bad treatment, criticism, etc.
  2. Secure- free from worry or doubt; confident.
  3. Assent- official agreement to something.
  4. Refuse- to say or show that you do not want to do, give, or accept something.

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