📝 SSC CGL🔤 English

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. DEVOUT

Q1 FREE PREVIEW
Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. DEVOUT
apassive
bproficient
cprofound
dpure
✓ Correct answer: a) passive
ExplanationDevout: Deeply religious, earnest, or sincere in one's beliefs.Let's learn the meaning of the given options: Passive: Not active; accepting or allowing things to happen without resistance.Proficient: Competent or skilled in doing something.Profound: Very great or intense; having deep meaning.Pure: Free from contamination or impurities.Since "Passive" means not actively engaging or showing strong feelings, it is the correct antonym of "Devout." Hence, "Passive" is the correct answer.

Practice more SSC CGL English PYQs

See every question on Antonyms, or browse the full SSC CGL question bank.

See all questions on Antonyms →