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  1. 6141SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

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

    Select the antonym of 'Oracular'.

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    Correct option: A — Lucid

    Lucid- expressed clearly and easy to understand. Oracular- obscure and hard to interpret. Impress- to make someone admire or respect. Anxious- feeling worried or uneasy. Idealistic- believing in high principles and aiming for perfection.

  2. 6142SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

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

    Choose the antonym of 'Peevish'.

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    Correct option: A — Suave

    Suave - polite, confident, and charming. Peevish - easily irritated or annoyed. Flat - lacking interest, energy, or variation. Tedious - too long, slow, or boring. Dull - lacking brightness, excitement, or interest.

  3. 6143SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

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

    Choose the antonym of 'Slander'.

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    Correct option: B — Praise

    Praise - to express admiration or approval. Slander - a false spoken statement that damages someone’s reputation. Mock - to laugh at or make fun of someone. Blame - to say someone is responsible for a fault or wrong. Abuse - to speak to someone in a rude and offensive way.

  4. 6144SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

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

    Choose the antonym of 'pompous'.

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    Correct option: A — Submissive

    Submissive - ready to conform to the authority or will of others. Pompous - showing an exaggerated sense of self-importance. Energy - the strength and vitality to do activities. Urgency - the importance requiring immediate action. Delight - a strong feeling of great pleasure.

  5. 6145SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

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

    Choose the antonym of 'vindicate' :

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    Correct option: B — Accuse

    Accuse - to charge someone with a fault or crime. Vindicate - to clear from blame or suspicion. Exonerate - to free from blame or guilt. Defend - to protect from harm or attack. Justify - to show or prove something to be right or reasonable.

  6. 6146SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

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

    Choose the antonym of 'affluent' :

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    Correct option: C — Destitute

    Destitute - extremely poor and lacking the means to provide for oneself. Affluent - having a lot of money, wealth, or resources. Wealthy - having a great deal of money, resources, or assets. Rich - having abundant money or possessions. Prosperous - successful and thriving, especially in financial terms.

  7. 6147SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

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

    Choose the antonym of 'commend' :

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    Correct option: C — Criticize

    Criticize - to find fault with, to point out mistakes. Commend - to speak well of, to recommend. Praise - to express approval or admiration. Approve - to accept or agree to something officially. Applaud - to clap hands or show approval and admiration.

  8. 6148SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

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

    Find the antonym of 'Wilt'.

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    Correct option: C — Revive

    Revive - to bring back to life or consciousness; to make active or strong again. Wilt - to become weak or limp (often used for plants when they lose water); to lose strength or energy. Cruel - causing pain or suffering on purpose; unkind and harsh. Merciless - having no pity; showing no mercy or compassion. Strict - demanding that rules are followed exactly; firm and not flexible.

  9. 6149SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

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

    Identify the antonym of 'Quell'.

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    Correct option: D — Agitate

    Agitate - to disturb or excite emotionally. Quell - to put an end to something, usually by force. Suppress - to stop or restrain something from happening. Calm - to become tranquil and quiet. Silence - to stop someone from speaking or expressing.

  10. 6150SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

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

    Choose the antonym of 'tangible' :

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    Correct option: C — Intangible

    Intangible - cannot be touched or felt Tangible - can be touched or felt Invisible - cannot be seen Real - actually existing; not imaginary Definite - clearly stated or decided

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