SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 16

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level 2022 - 14 March 2022 - Shift 1 • English • Q16

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.
restore
 

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 – Damage
Given word: Restore
Meaning: To bring back to a former condition, place, or position; to repair or renovate
Example: The workers restored the old building to its original beauty.

Antonym: Damage
Meaning: To harm or spoil something
Example: The heavy rains damaged the crops severely.

Meaning of the other words:
Remove: To take something away
Claim: To assert ownership or a right
Repeat: To do something again

Hence, the chosen option is the correct antonym.