SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 93

SSC CGL Tier II - 3 March 2023 - Shift 1 • English • Q93

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.

The reputed officer was removed from his post as he was having a clandestine affair.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. Overt.

Antonym: a word opposite in meaning to another.

Clandestine means secret and often not legal.

Overt is the correct antonym that means done not secretly.

Meaning of other words:

Surreptitious: done secretly.

Amorous: showing strong feelings of sexual attraction or love.

Casual: not formal.