SSC GD 2025 PYQ — Question 8

SSC GD Const 2025 (English) - 12 Feb 2025 - Shift 1 • English • Q8

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Fatuous

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

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

Given word: Fatuous
Meaning: Silly, foolish, or stupid in an unconscious way.
Example: It was a fatuous remark that made everyone roll their eyes.

Antonym: Brilliant
Meaning: Extremely intelligent, skillful, or impressive.
Example: She gave a brilliant solution to a very complex problem.

Meaning of the other words:

Dim: Means not very bright or intelligent, close in meaning to fatuous.
Sappy: Means overly sentimental or silly, similar in tone to fatuous.
Lamebrain: Refers to a very foolish or stupid person, also synonymous with fatuous.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.