antonyms Model Questions & Answers, Practice Test for ssc cgl tier 1 2024

Directions:

In the following questions, each sentence consists of a word or a phrase in bold. The given sentence is followed by four words or phrases. Choose the word or phrase nearest to the opposite in meaning to the word(s) in bold.

Question :16

A conscientious editor, Manjula checked every definition for its accuracy.

Answer: (d)

Question :17

A crowd gathered at the site of the accident.

Answer: (b)

'Gathered' here has the meaning of assembling together. So its antonym is 'dispersed from' or 'moving away'.

Question :18

The marriage of the filmstars was an extravagant affair.

Answer: (b)

'Extravagant' generally means 'excessively high expenditure', etc. So, 'frugal' (meaning 'costing little' or 'without waste') is an obvious choice. However, if 'frugal' had not been an option, (b) could be an answer, as 'extrovagant' also implies being 'elaborate and showy'.

Question :19

After failing once, he started studying earnestly.

Answer: (d)

Question :20

The consultant analysed the proposal carefully before he decided to jettison it.

Answer: (b)

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