Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word Appal ........

English Language (CGL) Word Building (Antonyms & Synonyms)

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Appal

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SSC CGL 12th April 2022 Shift-1

Alarm

Assure

Amaze

Astound

- Appal: To appal means to horrify or shock someone. It often involves causing fear or great dismay.

- Option 1 - Alarm: This means to warn or cause concern, similar to appal, so it is not an antonym.

- Option 2 - Assure: This involves providing comfort or reassurance, calming others’ fears or concerns. It's the opposite of causing fear.

- Option 3 - Amaze: To amaze means to surprise greatly, but not necessarily in a comforting way.

- Option 4 - Astound: This means to shock or greatly surprise someone, much like appal, but could be positive or negative.

Therefore, the correct antonym is:

- Option 2 - Assure: Opposite of causing fear or dismay.

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