Asked in: SSC CPO 2024 T-1
confound in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CPO 2024 T-1 Antonyms
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
ConfoundAnswer & explanation
Answer: C) Discern
• Meaning of "Confound":
• To confound means to confuse, perplex, or mix things up so they become difficult to distinguish or understand.
• Options:
• Suppress: To restrain or stop something from being expressed or happening. This is unrelated to confusion.
• Expire: To come to an end or die. It doesn't relate to the idea of confusion.
• Discern: To recognize, perceive, or distinguish something clearly. This is the opposite of being confused, as it involves clarity and understanding.
• Assure: To make someone confident or certain. While it could reduce confusion in certain contexts, it is not directly opposite to "confound."
• Why "Discern" is the correct antonym:
• "Discern" directly counte
confound – questions
Has confound been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – confound has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC CPO 2024 T-1.