SSC Selection Post 2023 PYQ — Question 23

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level - 30 June 2023 - Shift 3 • English • Q23

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word ‘Decipher’ from the given sentence.
Many sculptures of our history are like the unravelled path as we cannot garble and there is a lot of work that is yet to be interpreted or translated.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

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

 

Given word: Decipher

Meaning: To make sense of something difficult to understand; to decode or interpret clearly.

Example: Experts were able to decipher the ancient script carved on the temple walls.

Correct Antonym: Garble

Meaning: To confuse, distort, or make unclear especially information or language.

Example: The message was so garbled that no one could understand it.

Meaning of other options: 

  • Unravelled: It means to figure out or explain.

  • Interpreted: It means to explain the meaning of something.

  • Translated: It means to convert from one language to another.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.