SSC MTS 2022 PYQ — Question 23

SSC MTS - 21 July 2022 - Shift 2 • English • Q23

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

It will have detrimental effects on the healing process.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answear is Option C i.e.,  Benign.

The meaning of the given words is:

  • Detrimental: tending to cause harm.
  • Nasty: very bad or unpleasant.
  • Insidious: proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with very harmful effects.
  • Benign: gentle and kindly.
  • Baneful: harmful or destructive.

The most appropriate antonym for Detrimental is Benign.