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SSC CHSL 2023 PYQ — Question 2

SSC CHSL - 07 Aug 2023 - Shift 3 • English • Q2

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Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.

The mountain range looked non-intimidating from afar, but the experienced climbers were undaunted by the challenge

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Formidable.

  • "Non-intimidating" means something appears easy or harmless. In the context of the sentence, the mountain range looked easy to climb from afar, but the experienced climbers were undaunted by the challenge. 
  • The given option means:
    • Huge refers to something very large in size. 
    • Tranquil refers to a state of calmness.
    • Formidable refers to inspiring fear. 
    • Poised describes a state of being calm and composed. 
  • The most appropriate antonym for "non-intimidating" is "formidable", as it directly conveys the idea of something that causes fear, the opposite of being non-intimidating.