SSC CGL 2024 PYQ — Question 1

SSC CGL - 24 Sep 2024 - Shift 1 • English • Q1

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the following sentence.

It was difficult to accommodate the avariciousness of the people.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The Correct answer is Option 1 i.e. Generosity

Given word: Avariciousness
Meaning: extreme greed for wealth or material gain.
Example: His avariciousness led him to exploit others for personal profit.

Antonym: Generosity
Meaning: the quality of being kind and generous; a willingness to give and share.
Example: Her generosity was evident when she donated half her income to charity.

Meaning of the other words:

Criticism: the expression of disapproval based on perceived faults or mistakes.
Hatred: intense dislike or ill will.
Envy: a feeling of discontent or resentful longing aroused by someone else's possessions or qualities.

Hence, the chosen option is the correct Antonym.