Asked in: SSC CGL 2020 T-1 · SSC CHSL 2020 T-1
augment in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CGL 2020 T-1 Antonyms
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
AugmentAnswer & explanation
Answer: D) Diminish
Correct Answer: Diminish
Solution:
The word "Augment" means to increase, enlarge, or make something greater.
Its antonym is "Diminish", which means to reduce, decrease, or make smaller.
Options (1) Extend, (2) Expand, and (3) Spread are all synonyms or similar in meaning to "Augment", not opposites.
Difficult Words and Meanings:
augment – to increase or add to something – बढ़ाना / वृद्धि करना
diminish – to reduce or make less – घटाना / कम करना
extend – to make longer or wider – फैलाना
expand – to increase in size or scope – विस्तार करना
spread – to distribute over an area – फैलाना
augment – questions
Has augment been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – augment has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC CGL 2020 T-1, SSC CHSL 2020 T-1.