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SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 20

SSC GD Constable (English) - 3 March 2019 Shift 3 • English • Q20

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Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

EXPAND

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

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

  • 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:-

  • EXPAND means "to become or to make something bigger".
  • For example:- Plans to expand the company have been constantly thwarted.

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

  1. Collect- to bring a number of things together.
  2. Deposit- to put something down somewhere.
  3. Express- to show something such as a feeling or an opinion by words or actions.
  4. Contract- a written legal agreement.

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