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SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 23

SSC GD Constable (English) - 13 Feb 2019 Shift 1 • English • Q23

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Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

ATTRACTED

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

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

  • 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:-

  • ATTRACTED means "to cause somebody/something to go to something or give attention to something".
  • For example:- For two hundred years the mountain has attracted visitors from miles away.

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

  1. Repelled- to send or push somebody/something back or away.
  2. Enchanted- (in stories) affected by magic powers.
  3. Transformed- to change somebody/something completely, especially in a way that improves him/her/it.
  4. Disturbed- having mental or emotional problems.

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