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SSC CGL 2019 PYQ — Question 5

SSC CGL Tier II English - 11/09/2019 • English • Q5

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Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.
A strong feeling of dislike towards someone or something.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3, i.e. antipathy.

  1. Option 1, sympathy means to have feelings of sorrow/pity for someone else's misfortune.
  2. Option 2, telepathy means the supposed/assumed communication of ideas or thoughts by means other than the known senses.
  3. Option 3, antipathy means a deep-seated feeling of aversion or dislike towards someone/something.
  4. Option 4, empathy means to understand and share the feelings of another.

Option 3 perfectly expresses the meaning that is present in the question and hence becomes the correct answer.