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  1. 6171SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

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

    Choose the antonym of 'eminent' :

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    Correct option: D — Obscure

    Obscure - not well known, hidden, or uncertain. Eminent - famous, respected, and standing out in a particular field. Prominent - important, well-known, noticeable. Celebrated - widely admired and praised . Distinguished - commanding great respect or recognized for excellence.

  2. 6172SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

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

    Choose the antonym of 'scrupulous' :

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    Correct option: D — Dishonest

    Dishonest - not honest; likely to lie, cheat, or steal; lacking integrity. Scrupulous - very careful to behave ethically and do what is morally right; paying attention to detail. Principled - acting according to moral principles; having strong ethical standards. Ethical - relating to moral principles; morally correct or acceptable. Careless - not giving enough attention or thought; negligent; not careful.

  3. 6173SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

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

    Choose the antonym of 'superficial':

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    Correct option: D — Deep

    Deep - extending far down from the top or surface. Superficial - existing or occurring at or on the surface; not deep. Shallow - of little depth. Surface - the outermost layer or exterior. External - relating to or situated on the outside.

  4. 6174SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

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

    Choose the antonym of 'approve':

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    Correct option: A — Reject

    Reject - to refuse to accept, approve, or believe Approve - to agree with or accept officially Sanction - to give official permission or approval Endorse - to express support or approval Certify - to confirm formally as true, accurate, or meeting a standard

  5. 6175SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

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

    Select the antonym of 'Arraign'.

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    Correct option: A — Justify

    Justify - to show or prove something to be right or reasonable. Arraign - to formally accuse or charge someone in court. Gluttonous - excessively greedy, especially in eating. Hungry - feeling the need for food. Selfish - lacking consideration for others; concerned only with oneself.

  6. 6176SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

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

    Choose the antonym of 'liberation':

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    Correct option: A — Captivity

    Captivity - the state of being confined or imprisoned. Liberation - the act of setting someone free from imprisonment or oppression. Independence - freedom from control, influence, or dependence on others. Emancipation - the act of being set free from legal, social, or political restrictions. Freedom - the state of being free; absence of restrictions or confinement.

  7. 6177SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

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

    Choose the antonym of 'ascend' :

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    Correct option: D — Descend

    Descend - to move or go down from a higher place to a lower place. Ascend - to move or go up; to rise. Rise - to move upward; to increase in level. Soar - to fly or rise high in the air. Climb - to go up something, usually using hands and feet or effort.

  8. 6178SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

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

    Choose the antonym of 'candid'.

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    Correct option: A — Deceitful

    Deceitful - intending to mislead or cheat; dishonest. Candid - truthful and straightforward. Blunt - direct and brief, often in an insensitive way. Honest - free of deceit; truthful and fair. Frank - open, sincere, and straightforward in speech or expression.

  9. 6179SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

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

    Choose the antonym of 'diligent'.

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    Correct option: C — Lazy

    Lazy - unwilling to work or use energy. Diligent - showing careful and persistent effort in work or duties. Meticulous - showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise. Efficient - performing tasks in the best possible manner with the least waste of time and effort. Hardworking - putting in a lot of effort and care in one’s work.

  10. 6180SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

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

    Choose the antonym of 'withdraw'.

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    Correct option: B — Advance

    Advance - to move forward or make progress. Withdraw - to take back or remove oneself from a place or situation. Remove - to take something away or off from the position occupied. Recede - to move back or away from a previous position. Deduct - to subtract or take away an amount from a total.

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