SSC CGL – 2024

ALL Antonyms

Q.1 Select the option that expresses the opposite meaning of the underlined word.
The explosive used is of my own formulation, and I can vouch for its efficiency.

1. Maintain
2. Certify
3. Invalidate
4. Witness

(Answer -3. Invalidate)

Q.2 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.

If you want to be a good detective, it helps to have an inquisitive nature.
1. Comprehensive
2. Itemised
3. Intrusive
4. Disinterested

(Answer -4. Disinterested)

Q.3 Identify the most appropriate antonym of the given word.

Scary

1. bright
2. Pristine
3. awful
4. comforting

(Answer -4. Comforting)

Q.4 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word in bold.

Elisabeth stood at the piano, which did nothing to allay his anxiety.

1. mitigate
2. simplify
3. mollify
4. aggravate

(Answer -4. Aggravate)

Q.5 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Miserable

1. Melodious
2. Settled
3. Restrained
4. Cheerful

(Answer -4. Cheerful)

Q.6 Identify the most appropriate antonym of the given word.

Timid

1. Meek
2. Anxious
3. Daring
4. Spooky
(Answer -3. Daring)

Q.7 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.

She was elated about her promotion, but her colleague felt quite disheartened.

1. cheerful
2. proud
3. discouraged
4. delighted

(Answer -3. Discouraged)

Q.8 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.

Their sporting achievements at the highest level are being utterly ignored.

1. Extremely
2. Correctly
3. Minimally
4. Totally

(Answer -3. Minimally)

Q.9 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the following
sentence to fill in the blank.
Most of the flowers bloom in the spring season but they start to ________ during summer.

1. flush
2. wither
3. flourish
4. blossom

(Answer –2. Wither)

Q.10 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Risible

1. Serious
2. Curious
3. Droll
4. Giddy
(Answer –1. Serious)

Q.11 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the following
sentence to fill in the blank.
Most of the land near the town is barren, but the efforts of the farmers have turned it
________.

1. sterile
2. infertile
3. fertile
4. unfruitful

(Answer -3. Fertile)

Q.12 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word in the brackets to fill in the
blank.
The ______ to the venue was decorated with beautiful lights. [exit]

1. house
2. road
3. entry
4. ceremony

(Answer -3. Entry)

Q.13 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Mechanical

1. Surrogate
2. Automatised
3. Yielding
4. Manual

(Answer -4. Manual)

Q.14 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the following word.

Forbid

1. Prohibit
2. Allow
3. Call
4. Forsake

(Answer -2. Allow)

Q.15 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.

He was very cruel in dealing with the students.

1. Skittish
2. Kind
3. Malevolent
4. Kingly

(Answer -2. Kind)

Q.16 Select the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the given word.

Deficient

1. Skimpy
2. Broken
3. Ample
4. Terrible

(Answer -3. Ample)

Q.17 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Meander

1. Ramble
2. Deputise
3. Confirm
4. Direct

(Answer -4. Direct)

Q.18 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the following
sentence.
In Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice, Shylock's connivance aimed to jeopardise
Antonio's life.

1. Safeguard
2. Risk
3. Peril
4. Jape

(Answer -1. Safeguard)

Q.19 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Brittle

1. Crunchy
2. Resilient
3. Delicate
4. Aloof

(Answer - 2. Resilient)

Q.20 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given
sentence.
Success is not a destination, it’s a journey.

1. Sensation
2. Opulence
3. Victory
4. Failure

(Answer -4. Failure)

Q.21 Identity the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Secure

1. Succeed
2. Save
3. Attack
4. Trundle

(Answer –3. Attack)

Q.22 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Receive

1. Admit
2. Exile
3. Reward
4. Fund

(Answer –2. Exile)

Q.23 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word in brackets to fill in the blank.
She has _______ (witty) remarks about everything.

1. sorry
2. whimsical
3. unamusing
4. woeful

(Answer –3. Unamusing)

Q.24 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Paralysed
1. Demure
2. Stifled
3. Sultry
4. Healthy

(Answer –4. Healthy)

Q.25 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Catastrophe

1. Success
2. Nurture
3. Immaculate
4. Disaster

(Answer -1. Success)

Q.26 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given
sentence.
One must be very strong to lift this box of glass jars.
1. Mighty
2. Weak
3. Complicated
4. Rugged

(Answer –2. Weak)

Q.27 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Monotonous

1. Tiresome
2. Tedious
3. Engrossing
4. Rational

(Answer –3. Engrossing)

Q.28 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Epitome

1. Exhort
2. Expansion
3. Lucid
4. Precise

(Answer –2. Expansion)

Q.29 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given
sentence.
An elephant is a large mammal.

1. Bumper
2. Gigantic
3. Tiny
4. Heroic

(Answer –3. Tiny)

Q.30 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word in bold to fill in the blank.
The modern work is deliberately ________ (ambiguous).
1. puzzling
2. certain
3. dubious
4. vague

(Answer –2. Certain)

Q.31 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Barbarity

1. Callous
2. Compromise
3. Compassion
4. Rivalry

(Answer –3. Compassion)

Q.32 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word in bold.

His mother never held a grudge against his father.

1. rancour
2. benevolence
3. revulsion
4. malevolence

(Answer –2. Benevolence)

Q.33 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word in brackets to fill in the blank.
Sheila ________ (failed) all her classes.

1. passed
2. flunked
3. fizzled
4. flopped

(Answer –1. Passed)

Q.34 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word in the brackets to fill in the
blank.
She ________ the target by an inch and lost the gold medal. [hit]

1. touched
2. bashed
3. missed
4. cleaned

(Answer –3. Missed)

Q.35 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.

I was happy to know that Sheila passed her final exams.

1. Sad
2. Joyful
3. upbeat
4. Excited

(Answer –1. Sad)

Q.36 Choose the most appropriate ANTONYM for the underlined word in the given
sentence.
The war was followed by a long period of prosperity.
1. Security
2. Secure
3. Affluence
4. Failure

(Answer –4. Failure)

Q.37 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.

If someone babbles, it means that they talk in a confused or excited way.

1. Gossips
2. Quiet
3. Talkative
4. Rants

(Answer –2. Quiet)

Q.38 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word in the brackets to fill in the
blank.
Akash went to ______ his school uniform. [sell]
1. loan
2. rent
3. buy
4. make

(Answer –3. Buy)

Q.39 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Affirmative

1. Sanction
2. Negative
3. Acquiescence
4. Accession

(Answer –2. Negative)

Q.40 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Entire

1. Ingress
2. Thorough
3. Incomplete
4. Undivided

(Answer –3. Incomplete)

Q.41 Select the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word in the given
sentence.
Feeling discouraged, she finally finds the motivation for pursing her goal.

1. inspired
2. energetic
3. admired
4. disappointed

(Answer –1. Inspired)

Q.42 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Attack

1. Ambush
2. Defence
3. Production
4. Engagement

(Answer –2. Defence)

Q.43 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.

We should plan our actions judiciously before going to war.
1. Irreverent
2. Irrational
3. Irrelevant
4. Irritatingly

(Answer –2. Irrational)

Q.44 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word in the brackets to fill in the
blank.
The chef requires ______ vegetables for the salad. [stale]

1. green
2. fresh
3. cut
4. leafy

(Answer –2. Fresh)

Q.45 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the sentence
given below.
I refuse to let anything come in the way of my dreams.

1. repress
2. balk
3. accord
4. permit

(Answer –4. Permit)

Q.46 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Synthetic

1. Artificial
2. Imitation
3. Processed
4. Natural

(Answer –4. Natural)

Q.47 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Candid

1. Tender
2. Guileless
3. Dishonest
4. Irrelevant

(Answer –3. Dishonest)

Q.48 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Reluctant

1. Desperate
2. Obedient
3. Enthusiastic
4. Beautiful
(Answer –3. Enthusiastic)

Q.49 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the following
sentence.
The movie's plot was predictable, with clichéd twists and turns.

1. undeviating
2. evident
3. unexpected
4. infelicitous

(Answer –3. Unexpected)

Q.50 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given
sentence.
The patient was suffering from a chronic disease.

1. Common
2. Universal
3. Usual
4. Mild

(Answer –4. Mild

Q.51 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word in bold.

Many people fought to abolish slavery during the Civil War.

1. kill
2. terminate
3. establish
4. damage

(Answer –3. Establish)

Q.52 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given
sentence.
The appearance of most of the animals in jungle is deceptive in nature.

1. honest
2. illusive
3. ugly
4. beautiful

(Answer –1. Honest)

Q.53 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.

The long-standing feud between the two villages was settled due to the intervention of
the two chiefs.

1. Humility
2. Harmony
3. Humble
4. Honesty

(Answer –2. Harmony)

Q.54 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Autonomy

1. Dependence
2. Permanence
3. Independence
4. Economical

(Answer –1. Dependence)

Q.55 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM for the underlined word in the given
sentence.
Despite his annoyance, Rahul knew that rushing the delicate process would only lead to
mistakes.

1. Susceptibility
2. Absurdity
3. Gnawer
4. Serenity

(Answer –4. Serenity)

Q.56 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Dogmatic

1. Concerned
2. Liberal
3. Conservative
4. Diplomatic

(Answer –2. Liberal)

Q.57 Identify the correct antonym for the given word.

Envious

1. Generous
2. Suspicious
3. Malicious
4. Untrustworthy

(Answer –1. Generous)

Q.58 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word in the brackets to fill in the
blank.
Dhara _______ the way to Mumbai. [lost]

1. paved
2. slept
3. found
4. helped

(Answer –3. Found)

Q.59 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given
sentence.
Coffee was too hot; it burnt my tongue.

1. Scorching
2. Frigid
3. Balmy
4. Subtle

(Answer –2. Frigid)

Q.60 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Triumphant

1. Flourishing
2. Unsuccessful
3. Jubilant
4. Tender

(Answer –2. Unsuccessful)

Q.61 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.

Evenings get dark very early in this cold weather.

1. Shadowy
2. Dim
3. Bright
4. Gloomy

(Answer –3. Bright)

Q.62 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Desolate

1. Festive
2. Allusive
3. Frugal
4. Melancholic

(Answer –1. Festive)

Q.63 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word to fill in the blank.
Capricious
Share market prices have remained __________ for weeks.

1. fickle
2. stable
3. mischievous
4. volatile

(Answer –2. Stable)

Q.64 Identity the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the following
sentence.
I love the stunning view of the mountain.

1. Toxic
2. Superfluous
3. Smashing
4. Mundane

(Answer –4. Mundane)

Q.65 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Hinder

1. Praise
2. Facilitate
3. Joy
4. Block

(Answer –2. Facilitate)

Q.66 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Inevitable
1. Inexorable
2. Clear
3. Avoidable
4. Confident

(Answer –3. Avoidable)

Q.67 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Absolve

1. Commend
2. Accuse
3. Excuse
4. Appeal

(Answer –2. Accuse)

Q.68 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Appreciate

1. Depict
2. Acknowledge
3. Esteem
4. Depreciate

(Answer –4. Depreciate)

Q.69 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Material

1. Cheap
2. Abstract
3. Concrete
4. Temporary

(Answer –2. Abstract)

Q.70 In the question, four alternatives are given for the underlined word in the sentence.
Choose the alternative which best expresses the opposite meaning of the word.
It was as if the newer hybrids had an insatiable appetite for chemicals.

1. Satisfiable
2. Urgent
3. Curbed
4. Pressing

(Answer –1. Satisfiable)

Q.71 Identify the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given
sentence.
Lady Stranleigh continued to smile at him brilliantly.

1. Brightly
2. Dimly
3. Cunningly
4. Strangely
(Answer –2. Dimly)

Q.72 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Purify

1. Chant
2. Invite
3. Pollute
4. Wash

(Answer –3. Pollute)

Q.73 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the following
sentence.
The teammates made several jibes at the opponent team members during the interview.

1. Consolation
2. Mockery
3. Inspiration
4. Contradict

(Answer –4. Contradict)

Q.74 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given
sentence.
Her behaviour was so ostentatious that it attracted the attention of everyone in the
room.

1. Attractive
2. Restrained
3. Gentle
4. Repulsive

(Answer –2. Restrained)

Q.75 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.

Her remarks were relevant to the discussion.

1. Inappropriate
2. Suitable
3. Introductory
4. Conclusive

(Answer –1. Inappropriate)

Q.76 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Lethargic

1. Active
2. Languid
3. Moderate
4. Angry

(Answer –1. Active)

Q.77 Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the
given sentence.
The cynical investors believed in every word the analysts said.
1. credulous
2. distrustful
3. persuasive
4. credible

(Answer –1. Credulous)

Q.78 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the following
sentence.
It was difficult to accommodate the avariciousness of the people.

1. Generosity
2. Criticism
3. Hatred
4. Envy

(Answer –1. Generosity)

Q.79 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word from the following
sentence.
Barren
"Can you believe how much traffic there is today?", grumbled Tom, glancing at the
congested road ahead.

1. Believe
2. Grumbled
3. Glancing
4. Congested

(Answer –4. Congested)

Q.80 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Hostile
1. Incoherent
2. Doubtful
3. Eager
4. Friendly

(Answer –4. Friendly)

Q.81 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Foment

1. Proximity
2. Remoteness
3. Separation
4. Regulate

(Answer –4. Regulate)

Q.82 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Intelligible

1. Scriptable
2. Embezzle
3. Incoherent
4. Deliberate

(Answer –3. Incoherent)

Q.83 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word to fill in the blank.
Ram failed initially but after a few years, he _________ in every field.
1. elevated
2. succeeded
3. enjoyed
4. reserved

(Answer –2. Succeeded)

Q.84 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Laudable

1. Commendable
2. Severe
3. Deplorable
4. Humorous

(Answer –3. Deplorable)

Q.85 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Dissolve

1. Vanish
2. Fade
3. Solve
4. Appear

(Answer –4. Appear)

Q.86 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Nominal

1. Nasty
2. Sound
3. Constant
4. Significant

(Answer –4. Significant)

Q.87 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Concede

1. Surrender
2. Battle
3. Avow
4. Deny

(Answer –4. Deny)

Q.88 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Bombastic

1. Simple
2. Wicked
3. Elevated
4. Pastoral

(Answer –1. Simple)

Q.89 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Forgive

1. Unburden
2. Requite
3. Clear
4. Loathe

(Answer –4. Loathe)

Q.90 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word in the brackets to fill in the
blank.
The pool was too ______ at this end for kids to play. [SHALLOW]

1. green
2. blue
3. deep
4. cold

(Answer –3. Deep)

Q.91 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word in the brackets to fill in the
blank.
She left the party ______ because of her parents’ strict time restrictions. [late]

1. exit
2. early
3. small
4. suffer

(Answer –2. Early)

Q.92 Read the sentence carefully and select the ANTONYM of the underlined word from
the given options.
I heard his suggestion but I am quite unsure about the risks involved in it.

1. Thoughtful
2. Interested
3. Certain
4. Doubtful

(Answer –3. Certain)

Q.93 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM to replace the word in brackets.
The author's writing was so captivating that readers were [enthralled], while the other
book left them completely uninterested.

1. interested
2. agreement
3. bored
4. intrigued

(Answer –3. Bored)

Q.94 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given
sentence.
This library building is very high and has 25 floors.

1. Low
2. Sturdy
3. Hale
4. Elevated

(Answer –1. Low)

Q.95 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the following
sentence.
I do not have any access to the information in this matter.
1. Doubt
2. Reach
3. Clue
4. Denial

(Answer –4. Denial)

Q.96 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Profuse

1. Scarce
2. Humble
3. Prompt
4. Just

(Answer –1. Scarce)

Q.97 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Insert

1. Remove
2. Inform
3. Select
4. Inject

(Answer –1. Remove)

Q.98 Select the correct ANTONYM of the underlined word to fill in the blank and
complete the following sentence.
He is always active in a party but _______ in the class.

1. inert
2. careless
3. angry
4. naughty

(Answer –1. Inert)

Q.99 Select the option that expresses the opposite meaning of the underlined word.
In front of the big screen, this behaviour is generally considered taboo.
1. Obedience
2. Acceptable
3. Promotion
4. Prescription

(Answer –2. Acceptable)

Q.100 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Astute

1. Stupid
2. Temporary
3. Illegal
4. Dispute

(Answer –1. Stupid)

Q.101 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Coy

1. Shy
2. Uptight
3. Recent
4. Extroverted
(Answer –4. Extroverted)

Q.102 Complete the sentence with the most appropriate set of ANTONYMS of the
highlighted word. .
‘Grisly’.
The other day Jimmy behaved _______ with Jammy and that was quite _______ for me.

1. rudely, attractive
2. disgusting, atrocious
3. ghastly, shameless
4. pleasantly , comforting

(Answer –4. pleasantly , comforting)

Q.103 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Customary

1. Fashion
2. Protection
3. Habitual
4. Unusual

(Answer –4. Unusual)