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SSC CGL Tier 2 English Antonyms Quiz: 26 June

Amit Pundir Published On June 26th, 2019 Leave a comment

SSC CGL 2018-19 Tier 2 is to be conducted from 11 to 13 September 2019. With 200 questions for 200 marks, English Language Section plays a vital role in the final selection of a candidate. SSC CGL Tier 2 English quizzes being provided daily on SSCADDA are in the interest of candidates qualifying for SSC CGL Tier 2 and question quality is solely based on the expected experimentation of English Question paper for CGL Mains.

Direction (1-10): In the following questions, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.

Q1. Panegyric
(a) Noxious
(b) Criticism
(c) Fantasy
(d) Grandeur

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S1. Ans.(b)
Sol. Panegyric: a public speech or published text in praise of someone or something.
Criticism: the expression of disapproval of someone or something on the basis of perceived faults or mistakes.

Q2. Raucous
(a) Dulcet
(b) Hoarse
(c) Jarring
(d) Torrent

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S2. Ans.(a)
Sol. Raucous: making or constituting a disturbingly harsh and loud noise.
Dulcet: sweet and soothing.

Q3. Predilection
(a) Inclination
(b) Enduring
(c) Enmity
(d) Domicile

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S3. Ans.(c)
Sol. Predilection: a preference or special liking for something; a bias in favor of something.
Enmity: a state or feeling of active opposition or hostility.

Q4. Meretricious
(a) Brazen
(b) Natural
(c) Exemplary
(d) Gaudy

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S4. Ans.(b)
Sol. Meretricious: apparently attractive but having no real value.
Natural: normal; usual.

Q5. Nebulous
(a) Definite
(b) Inchoate
(c) Dismal
(d) Sullen

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S5. Ans.(a)
Sol. Nebulous: in the form of a cloud or haze; hazy.

Q6. Colossal
(a) Epic
(b) Rust
(c) Teeny
(d) Vast

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S6. Ans.(c)
Sol. Colossal: extremely large or great. Hence teeny is the correct choice.
Teeny: tiny.

Q7. Opprobrium
(a) Adulation
(b) Ignominy
(c) Mystical
(d) Preclude

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S7. Ans.(a)
Sol. Opprobrium: public disgrace arising from shameful conduct.
Adulation: excessive admiration or praise.

Q8. Multifaceted
(a) Adroit
(b) Handy
(c) Pliable
(d) Simple

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S8. Ans.(d)
Sol. Multifaceted: having many sides.

Q9. Trepidation
(a) Bold
(b) Calm
(c) Fear
(d) Violent

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S9. Ans.(b)
Sol. Trepidation: a feeling of fear or anxiety about something that may happen.
Calm: Not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other strong emotions.

Q10. Waggish
(a) Jocular
(b) Whimsical
(c) Flippant
(d) Solemn

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S10. Ans.(d)
Sol. Waggish: humorous in a playful, mischievous, or facetious manner.
Solemn: formal and dignified.