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Synonyms & Antonyms Previous Year Questions

17 Synonyms & Antonyms (English) questions asked in DSSSB TGT / PGT previous year papers, each with the correct answer and explanation. Read them free on UTpaper, or attempt the full papers as timed online tests.

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Q1From DSSSB TGT Computer Science Full Mock Test 5
Select the synonym of: DISENABLE
  1. AEmpower
  2. BCripple
  3. CEnable
  4. DStrengthen
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Correct answer: (B) Cripple

Explanation

Disenable = asamarth banana. APT 2022 mein 2 baar, answer Cripple.

Q2From DSSSB TGT Computer Science Full Mock Test 5
Select the antonym of: COMPREHENSIVE
  1. ASuperficial
  2. BThorough
  3. CComplete
  4. DExtensive
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Correct answer: (A) Superficial

Explanation

Comprehensive = vyaapak. PYQs mein 2 baar (Shallow / Superficial).

Q3From DSSSB TGT Computer Science Full Mock Test 4
Select the synonym of: AUSTERE
  1. AAscetic
  2. BLavish
  3. CLuxurious
  4. DExtravagant
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Correct answer: (A) Ascetic

Explanation

Austere = saada, sanyami. PYQ (PGT 2022) mein answer Ascetic.

Q4From DSSSB TGT Computer Science Full Mock Test 4
Select the antonym of: NONCHALANT
  1. AComposed
  2. BAnxious
  3. CIndifferent
  4. DCalm
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Correct answer: (B) Anxious

Explanation

Nonchalant = befikr. PYQs mein 2 baar, answer Anxious/Agitated.

Q5From DSSSB TGT Computer Science Full Mock Test 3
Select the synonym of: AMBIGUITY
  1. AVagueness
  2. BPrecision
  3. CClarity
  4. DCertainty
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Correct answer: (A) Vagueness

Explanation

Ambiguity = ek se zyada arth, aspashtata. PYQ mein 'Puzzle' answer tha.

Q6From DSSSB TGT Computer Science Full Mock Test 3
Select the antonym of: LOQUACIOUS
  1. AVerbose
  2. BTalkative
  3. CReticent
  4. DGarrulous
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Correct answer: (C) Reticent

Explanation

Loquacious = baatooni. Ulta = Reticent (chup rehne wala).

Q7From DSSSB TGT Computer Science Full Mock Test 2
Select the synonym of: CAPRICIOUS
  1. ASteadfast
  2. BStable
  3. CArbitrary
  4. DConstant
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Correct answer: (C) Arbitrary

Explanation

Capricious = manmauji. PYQ (APT 2022) mein answer Arbitrary.

Q8From DSSSB TGT Computer Science Full Mock Test 2
Select the antonym of: ZENITH
  1. AAcme
  2. BSummit
  3. CNadir
  4. DPeak
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Correct answer: (C) Nadir

Explanation

Zenith = shikhar, Nadir = sabse neecha bindu. PYQs mein 3 baar.

Q9From DSSSB TGT Computer Science Full Mock Test 1
Select the synonym of: UNTENABLE
  1. ASustainable
  2. BReasonable
  3. CIllogical
  4. DDurable
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Correct answer: (C) Illogical

Explanation

Untenable = jiska bachav na ho sake. PYQs mein 2 baar 'Illogical' answer aaya hai.

Q10From DSSSB TGT Computer Science Full Mock Test 1
Select the antonym of: EPHEMERAL
  1. AFleeting
  2. BMomentary
  3. CTransitory
  4. DEnduring
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Correct answer: (D) Enduring

Explanation

Ephemeral = kshanik. Baaki teen options iske synonym hain, isliye odd-one-out Enduring.

Q11DSSSB TGT Computer Science, 25 Jun 2023, Shift 1 (8:30 AM)
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Predictable
  1. AForeseeable
  2. BImprobable
  3. CCertain
  4. DExpected
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Correct answer: (B) Improbable

Explanation

Predictable means expected or foreseeable. Improbable (unlikely to happen) is the opposite; the other options are synonyms.

Q12DSSSB TGT Computer Science, 24 Jun 2023, Shift 3 (4:30 PM)
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word/ set of given words. Garima has a *propensity* for being the attention seeker in the department. She's inherited from her father a propensity to talk too much
  1. Aaptness
  2. Bdisinclination
  3. Ccompetence
  4. Ddisposition
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Correct answer: (B) disinclination

Explanation

Propensity means a natural tendency or inclination, so its opposite is disinclination. Aptness and disposition are near-synonyms.

Q13DSSSB TGT Computer Science, 7 Feb 2024, Shift 2 (12:30 PM)
Choose the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Obstinate
  1. AHeadstrong
  2. BDevilish
  3. CJoyful
  4. DAgreeable
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Correct answer: (A) Headstrong

Explanation

Obstinate means stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion, i.e. headstrong.

Q14DSSSB TGT Computer Science, 7 Feb 2024, Shift 2 (12:30 PM)
Choose the most appropriate antonym of the given word. Quarantine
  1. AQuarrel
  2. BAssimilate
  3. CMourn
  4. DCircumstance
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Correct answer: (B) Assimilate

Explanation

Quarantine means isolating or keeping apart; its opposite is assimilate, meaning to absorb or integrate into a group.

Q15DSSSB TGT Computer Science, 7 Feb 2024, Shift 2 (12:30 PM)
Choose the most appropriate antonym of the underlined word in the given sentence. We should always be friendly to others and help them in need.
  1. AHostile
  2. BIgneous
  3. CScorching
  4. DMammoth
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Correct answer: (A) Hostile

Explanation

Friendly means kind and pleasant towards others; its opposite is hostile, meaning unfriendly or aggressive.

Q16DSSSB TGT Computer Science, 25 Jun 2023, Shift 3 (4:30 PM)
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word. Religious leaders are *venerated* in all communities.
  1. ACriticised
  2. BDespised
  3. CAccused
  4. DRespected
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Correct answer: (B) Despised

Explanation

"Venerated" means deeply respected. Its opposite is "despised", meaning looked down upon or hated.

Q17DSSSB TGT Computer Science, 25 Jun 2023, Shift 2 (12:30 PM)
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Liberation
  1. ASubjugation
  2. BEmancipation
  3. CAcquittal
  4. DFreedom
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Correct answer: (A) Subjugation

Explanation

Liberation means setting free, so its opposite is subjugation (bringing under control). Emancipation, acquittal and freedom are synonyms of liberation.

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