SSC CPO 2020 PYQ — Question 13

SSC CPO - 24 Nov 2020 - Shift 2 • English • Q13

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

DEFILE

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. elevate.

  • Defile means to spoil the goodness or beauty of something.
  • Elevate means to increase the level of (something).
  • Meaning of the other words:
    • Degrade: treat or regard (someone) with contempt or disrespect.
    • Debase: reduce (something) in quality or value; degrade.
    • Evade: escape or avoid (someone or something), especially by guile or trickery.