ANTONYMS
Directions : Each item in this section consists of sentences with an underlined word followed by four words or group of words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the answer sheet accordingly.
American Independence was a great blow to the invincible image of Great Britain
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2023 CDS -2 English
vulnerable
Correct Answerimpregnable
Incorrect Answerunbeatable
Incorrect Answerinsurmountable
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
- The word "invincible" means unable to be defeated or overcome.
- The sentence implies that Great Britain was considered unbeatable before American independence, but this event changed that perception.
Examining the options:
- Option 1: Vulnerable
- Means susceptible to being harmed or defeated.
- This option is the opposite of invincible.
- Option 2: Impregnable
- Means unable to be captured or broken into.
- This is similar in meaning to invincible, not the opposite.
- Option 3: Unbeatable
- Means impossible to defeat.
- This is synonymous with invincible.
- Option 4: Insurmountable
- Means impossible to overcome.
- This option is also similar to invincible.
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By: Parvesh Mehta