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SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 64

SSC CGL Tier II - 7 March 2023 - Shift 1 • English • Q64

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Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word. 
The audience sneered at the monologue uttered by the veteran actor.
 

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Lauded 

  • Sneered implies a negative or mocking response, while lauded means to praise or applaud, which is the opposite of sneering. 

  1. Waved: To "wave" means to move one's hand back and forth to say hello, goodbye, or get someone's attention. 

  2. Lauded: "Lauded" means to praise or applaud someone or something publicly.

  3. Unleashed: To "unleash" means to release or set free.

  4. Ascribed: "Ascribed" means to attribute something to a particular cause or source.

Hence, Lauded is the right choice.