SSC CHSL 2019 PYQ — Question 3

SSC CHSL - 11th July 2019 - Shift 1 • English • Q3

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.

HOPE

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. despair.

Word meaning

Usage

Synonym

Antonym

HOPE: a feeling of expectation and desire for a particular thing to happen.

It has the antonym ‘Despair’ which means ‘the complete loss or absence of hope’.

We hope to see our friend Rajeev very soon in college.

aspiration

desire

wish

expectation

ambition

hopelessness

desperation

distress

anguish

pain

Meaning of other words:

Courage: The quality of being confident.

Confidence: the feeling or belief that one can have faith in or rely on someone or something.

Daring: Adventurous, courageous