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  1. 6121SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

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

    Identify the antonym of “Submissive”:

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    Correct option: A — Defiant

    Defiant - someone who boldly refuses to obey. Submissive - a person who readily accepts orders, does not argue. Obedient - a person who is willing to follow orders. Yielding - a person who gives up, agrees easily. Tame - a person who is gentle and easy to control.

  2. 6122SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

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

    Identify the antonym of “Merciless”:

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    Correct option: C — Kindhearted

    Kindhearted - one who shows compassion and sympathy. Merciless - someone who shows no pity or compassion. Fierce - very aggressive or intense in behaviour. Savage - extremely violent or brutally cruel in actions. Pitiless - having no feelings of kindness.

  3. 6123SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

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

    Identify the antonym of “Fierce”:

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    Correct option: B — Gentle

    Gentle - someone who behaves softly and calmly. Fierce - someone or something very aggressive, intense, or violent in nature. Violent - showing extreme force or aggression. Savage - extremely cruel or brutally aggressive. Ferocious - very aggressive and violent.

  4. 6124SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

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

    Identify the antonym of “Hellish”:

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    Correct option: C — Divine

    Divine - something heavenly, pure and associated with goodness. Hellish - causing great suffering or extremely unpleasant . Fiery - showing strong emotions, especially anger. Cursed - considered unlucky or under a negative influence. Monstrous - extremely ugly, cruel, or frightening.

  5. 6125SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

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

    Identify the antonym of “Postulate”:

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    Correct option: C — Nonsense

    Nonsense - something that has no logical meaning or sense. Postulate - to suggest or assume something as true for reasoning or argument. Assumption - something taken as true without proof. Proposition - a statement or idea presented for consideration. Maxim - a short, well-known rule or principle.

  6. 6126SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

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

    Identify the antonym of “Dismal”:

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    Correct option: A — Joyous

    Joyous - full of happiness, cheerfulness and positivity. Dismal - depressing in appearance or mood. Dreary - not at all interesting or attractive. Bleak - without any positive signs or hope. Somber - serious, dark or gloomy in tone.

  7. 6127SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

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

    Identify the antonym of “Veneration”:

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    Correct option: B — Contempt

    Contempt - a strong feeling of disrespect or dislike for someone. Veneration - great respect and deep admiration. Regard - respect or consideration for someone. Admiration - a feeling of respect and approval. Appreciation - recognition of someone's value or qualities.

  8. 6128SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

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

    Identify the antonym of “Surplus”:

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    Correct option: A — Shortage

    Shortage - lack of required quantity. Surplus - more than what is needed. Abundance - a large quantity. Plenty - more than sufficient amount. Overflow - excess amount that spills over.

  9. 6129SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

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

    Identify the antonym of “Ghastly”:

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    Correct option: A — Pleasant

    Pleasant - something enjoyable, pleasing, and not frightening. Ghastly - extremely unpleasant or causing horror. Terrible - very bad or unpleasant. Awful - extremely unpleasant or dreadful. Dreadful - causing great fear, suffering, or unhappiness.

  10. 6130SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

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

    Identify the antonym of “Hesitate”:

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    Correct option: D — Proceed

    Proceed - to move forward confidently without delay. Hesitate - to pause because of doubt or uncertainty. Delay - to make something late or slow. Doubt - to be unsure or uncertain. Ponder - to think deeply before acting.

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