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SSC MTS Antonyms Questions

6 questions on Antonyms for SSC MTS. Each comes with the correct answer and a worked explanation.

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Q1.AntonymsEasy

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. Ancient

  1. (A)Modern
  2. (B)Historic
  3. (C)Aged
  4. (D)Antique
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Correct answer: (A) Modern

'Ancient' means belonging to the very distant past. The word opposite in meaning is 'Modern'. The other options, 'Antique', 'Aged', 'Historic', are similar in meaning to 'Ancient' and therefore cannot be its antonym.

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Q2.AntonymsEasy

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. Transparent

  1. (A)Obvious
  2. (B)Opaque
  3. (C)Clear
  4. (D)Lucid
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Correct answer: (B) Opaque

'Transparent' means allowing light to pass through so that objects can be seen clearly. The word opposite in meaning is 'Opaque'. The other options, 'Clear', 'Lucid', 'Obvious', are similar in meaning to 'Transparent' and therefore cannot be its antonym.

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Q3.AntonymsEasy

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. Humble

  1. (A)Polite
  2. (B)Arrogant
  3. (C)Modest
  4. (D)Meek
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Correct answer: (B) Arrogant

'Humble' means having a modest view of one's importance. The word opposite in meaning is 'Arrogant'. The other options, 'Modest', 'Meek', 'Polite', are similar in meaning to 'Humble' and therefore cannot be its antonym.

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Q4.AntonymsEasy

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. Optimistic

  1. (A)Pessimistic
  2. (B)Cheerful
  3. (C)Hopeful
  4. (D)Confident
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Correct answer: (A) Pessimistic

'Optimistic' means hopeful about the future. The word opposite in meaning is 'Pessimistic'. The other options, 'Hopeful', 'Cheerful', 'Confident', are similar in meaning to 'Optimistic' and therefore cannot be its antonym.

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Q5.AntonymsEasy

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. Rigid

  1. (A)Flexible
  2. (B)Strict
  3. (C)Stiff
  4. (D)Firm
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Correct answer: (A) Flexible

'Rigid' means unable to bend or be changed. The word opposite in meaning is 'Flexible'. The other options, 'Stiff', 'Firm', 'Strict', are similar in meaning to 'Rigid' and therefore cannot be its antonym.

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Q6.AntonymsEasy

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. Artificial

  1. (A)Synthetic
  2. (B)Fake
  3. (C)False
  4. (D)Natural
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Correct answer: (D) Natural

'Artificial' means made by humans rather than occurring naturally. The word opposite in meaning is 'Natural'. The other options, 'Synthetic', 'Fake', 'False', are similar in meaning to 'Artificial' and therefore cannot be its antonym.

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Frequently asked questions

How many SSC MTS Antonyms questions can I practise here?

6 questions — 6 easy. 6 are shown on this page with answers and explanations, and the practice set draws from all of them.

How should I practise Antonyms for SSC MTS?

Read through a few solved questions first to see the method, then take a timed practice set. Afterwards, check which questions you got wrong or spent longest on and redo those before moving on.