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SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 5

SSC CGL - 14 July 2023 - Shift 3 • English • Q5

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Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in brackets to fill in the blank.

The gradual _________ (curtail) in the expenditures made them tensed.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

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

  • The word "curtail" means to reduce or restrict something.
  • Therefore, the most appropriate antonym to fill in the blank is 'increase'.