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  1. 6081SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline.

    INEFFABLE

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    Correct option: A — Expressible

    Expressible - able to be expressed or described in words. Ineffable - too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words. Unspeakable - too bad or shocking to express in words. Indescribable - impossible to describe adequately. Sublime - of great beauty or excellence that inspires awe.

  2. 6082SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline.

    TRUCULENT

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    Correct option: C — Amiable

    Amiable - having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner. Truculent - eager or quick to argue or fight. Belligerent - hostile and aggressive. Pugnacious - eager or quick to argue, quarrel, or fight. Aggressive - ready or likely to attack or confront.

  3. 6083SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline.

    Pernicious

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    Correct option: B — Harmless

    Harmless - not capable of causing injury or damage. Pernicious - causing great harm or damage. Destructive - causing destruction or serious damage. Noxious - harmful, poisonous, or very unpleasant. Baneful - causing ruin, injury, or death.

  4. 6084SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline.

    GARRULOUS

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    Correct option: C — Reticent

    Reticent - not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily. Garrulous - excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters. Talkative - fond of talking. Verbose - using or expressed in more words than are needed. Communicative - willing to talk or impart information.

  5. 6085SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline.

    Lethargic

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    Correct option: B — Energetic

    Energetic - full of energy and enthusiasm. Lethargic - dull, tired, or lacking energy. Sluggish - lacking energy or alertness. Lazy - unwilling to work or use energy. Inactive - not engaging in physical activity.

  6. 6086SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline.

    PROLIFIC

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    Correct option: C — Barren

    Barren - (of land) too poor to produce much or any vegetation. Prolific - (of a plant, animal, or person) producing much fruit or foliage or many offspring. Abundant - existing or available in large quantities. Fruitful - (of a tree, plant, or land) producing much fruit. Productive - (of a person, company, or country) producing or providing a large amount of something.

  7. 6087SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline.

    PROPINQUITY

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    Correct option: B — Remoteness

    Remoteness - the state of being far away in distance, time, or relation. Propinquity - nearness or closeness in space, time, or relationship. Vicinity - the area near or surrounding a particular place. Affinity - a natural liking or attraction toward someone or something. Contiguity - the state of being in contact or close proximity.

  8. 6088SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline.

    EXONERATE

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    Correct option: B — Convict

    Convict - declare (someone) to be guilty of a criminal offence by the verdict of a jury or the decision of a judge in a court of law. Exonerate - (especially of an official body) absolve (someone) from blame for a fault or wrongdoing, especially after due consideration of the case. Absolve - declare (someone) free from guilt, obligation, or punishment. Clear - (of a person or organization) prove the innocence of. Acquit - free (someone) from a criminal charge by a verdict of not guilty.

  9. 6089SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline.

    ESOTERIC

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    Correct option: B — Common

    Common - ordinary, familiar, or easily understood by many people Esoteric - intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with specialized knowledge or interest. Abstract - existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical existence. Hidden - kept out of sight or secret. Secret - something kept unknown or concealed from others.

  10. 6090SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline.

    PRODIGAL

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    Correct option: C — Frugal

    Frugal - sparing or economical with regard to money or food, and careful in spending. Prodigal - spending money or resources freely and recklessly. Wasteful - (of a person, action, or thing) using or expending something carelessly, extravagantly, or to no purpose. Extravagant - lacking restraint in spending money or using resources. Lavish - sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious.

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