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SSC Stenographer 2022 PYQ — Question 49

SSC Stenographer - 18 Nov 2022 - Shift 2 • English • Q49

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Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.

Until recently, 3D printing has been sugar-based, but technology is emerging that reliably prints savoury and fresh ingredients.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. Sweet.

Savoury means something having a sour taste.

Explanation:

  1. Musty: Having a stale, moldy, or damp smell; unrelated to taste.

  2. Pungent: Having a sharp and strong taste or smell; unrelated to sweetness.

  3. Rancid: Having a bad taste or smell, usually because of spoilage; unrelated to sweetness.

  4. Sweet: Having a pleasant taste characteristic of sugar or honey; opposite in taste to savoury, making it the correct antonym in the context of the sentence.