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SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 23

SSC GD Constable (English) - 6 March 2019 Shift 1 • English • Q23

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Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

RELUCTANT

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

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

  • 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:-

  • RELUCTANT means "not wanting to do something because you are not sure it is the right thing to do".
  • For example:- The committee seemed strangely reluctant to hold the auction. 

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

  1. Willing- happy to do something; having no reason for not doing something.
  2. Unenthusiastic- not having or showing enthusiasm.
  3. Unwilling- not wanting to do something but often forced to do it by other people.
  4. Opposed- disagreeing with a plan, action, etc.; believing that something is wrong.

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