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  1. 6111SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

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

    Which of the following words is most opposite in meaning to “Keen” ?

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    Correct option: B — Apathetic

    Apathetic - showing no interest or enthusiasm. Keen - very interested in something. Sharp - having a fine edge. Observant - good at noticing things. Passionate - having strong feelings or enthusiasm.

  2. 6112SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

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

    Identify the antonym of “Distraught”:

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    Correct option: A — Placid

    Placid - calm and not easily excited. Distraught - worried or emotionally distressed. Upset - unhappy or troubled due to some disturbance. Troubled - to make somebody worried. Distressed - suffering from extreme sorrow or anxiety.

  3. 6113SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

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

    Identify the antonym of "Aggravate":

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    Correct option: D — Soothe

    Soothe - to make something less severe. Aggravate - to make a problem or situation worse. Trouble - to cause difficulty or worry. Upset - to disturb or make someone unhappy. Provoke - to cause anger or a strong reaction.

  4. 6114SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

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

    Identify the antonym of "Gleeful":

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    Correct option: C — Miserable

    Miserable - being in state of distress or unhappiness. Gleeful - extremely happy and cheerful. Delightful - giving great pleasure or delight. Elated - extremely pleased or excited. Merry - cheerful and lively.

  5. 6115SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

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

    Identify the antonym of “Infertile”:

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    Correct option: B — Productive

    Productive - able to produce in large quantities. Infertile - not able to produce crops or offspring. Arid - lacking sufficient water or rainfall. Unfruitful - not producing good results. Dry - free from liquid or moisture.

  6. 6116SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

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

    Identify the antonym of “Flavorless”:

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    Correct option: C — Savory

    Savory - having a pleasant taste or smell. Flavorless - having no taste. Bland - mild or lacking strong flavor. Tasteless - without any taste. Weak - not strong in taste or effect.

  7. 6117SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

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

    Identify the antonym of “Archetype”:

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    Correct option: A — Variation

    Variation - a thing that is slightly different from the original pattern. Archetype - the original model or perfect example from which others are copied. Model - a standard or example for imitation. Prototype - the first or earliest form of something. Ideal - the best or most perfect example.

  8. 6118SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

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

    Identify the antonym of “Malevolence”:

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    Correct option: C — Benevolence

    Benevolence - the desire to do good to others. Malevolence - the desire to harm others Hostility - unfriendly or aggressive behaviour. Enmity - the feeling of hatred or dislike. Rancour - long-lasting bitterness.

  9. 6119SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

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

    Identify the antonym of “Valiant”:

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    Correct option: D — Cowardly

    Cowardly - lacking courage and staying away from tough or risky situations due to fear. Valiant - very brave and courageous. Gallant - not only shows physical bravery but also moral courage and gentlemanly behavior. Heroic - showing great bravery. Daring - the quality of being brave and willing to take risks.

  10. 6120SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

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

    Identify the antonym of “Unnoticeable”:

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    Correct option: D — Evident

    Evident - something that is clearly visible or easy to understand. Unnoticeable - something that cannot be easily seen or observed. Dim - something that is not bright. Indistinct - something that is unclear, blurry, or difficult to recognize properly. Shadowy - something that is dark, not clearly seen.

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