SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 23

SSC Selection Post - Higher Secondary Level 2022 - 11 Feb 2022 - Shift 1 • English • Q23

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Inscrutable

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1, i.e. Comprehensible.

Given word: Inscrutable
Meaning: Difficult to understand or interpret; mysterious
Example: His expressions were completely inscrutable, so I couldn't tell what he was thinking.

Antonym: Comprehensible
Meaning: Easy to understand
Example: The teacher explained the concept in a comprehensible way so everyone could grasp it.

Meaning of the other words:

Enigmatic – Mysterious or difficult to understand (similar to “inscrutable”)
Amiable – Friendly and pleasant
Appropriate – Suitable or proper in the circumstances

Hence, the chosen option is correct.