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SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 22

SSC GD Constable (English) - 13 Feb 2019 Shift 1 • English • Q22

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Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

BENEVOLENT

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

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

  • 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:-

  • BENEVOLENT means "kind, friendly and helpful to others".
  • For example:- The benevolent gentleman left a further sum of $5000 to be divided among the poor.

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

  1. Merciless- showing no mercy.
  2. Dull- not interesting or exciting; boring.
  3. Friendly- behaving in a kind and open way.
  4. Injurious- harmful or likely to cause damage.

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