SSC CHSL 2022 PYQ — Question 7

SSC CHSL - 30 May 2022 - Shift 3 • English • Q7

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.

His poems are recondite in subject matter.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

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

The meanings of the given words are:

  • Recondite: Difficult to understand or comprehend; dealing with obscure or complex subjects that are not easily accessible or known to the general public.
  • Simple: Easily understandable; not complicated or complex; straightforward and easy to grasp or perform.
  • Brief: Concise and to the point; of short duration or extent; not prolonged or lengthy.
  • Mystical: Relating to mysteries, spirituality, or supernatural experiences; characterized by a sense of awe or wonder and a connection to a higher reality or divine presence.
  • Obscure: Not well-known or widely recognized; hard to understand or see clearly; hidden or concealed from view or knowledge.

Thus, the most appropriate antonym for the given word is simple.