SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 14

SSC CGL - 26 July 2023 - Shift 3 • English • Q14

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

I confronted the journalist with the evidence.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

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

Confronted means came face to face with (someone) with hostile or argumentative intent.

Avoided means kept away from or stopped oneself from doing (something).

The meaning of the other words are:

Encountered: unexpectedly facing or experiencing something.

Challenged: invite (someone) to engage in a contest

Resisted: to refuse to accept or be changed by something.