SSC CGL 2024 PYQ — Question 92

SSC CGL - 10 Sep 2024 - Shift 1 • Reasoning • Q92

Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word. (The words must be considered as meaningful English words and must not be related to each other based on the number of letters/number of consonants/vowels in the word)

Temerity : Shyness :: Pique : ?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

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

Temerity means excessive confidence or boldness, or audacity.

Shyness means the quality or state of being shy.

Hence, Temerity : Shyness is a pair of antonyms.

Pique means a feeling of irritation or resentment resulting from a slight, especially to one's pride.

Delight means a state of happiness.

Similarly, Pique is the antonym of Delight.