Asked in: SSC CPO 2022 T-1 · SSC CHSL 2019 T-1
deplete in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CPO 2022 T-1 Antonyms
Read the given sentence and select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word ‘Deplete’ from the following options.
Depletion of old things has become a fancy business as it brings back old memories but at a high cost.Answer & explanation
Answer: A) restore
Answer: 1 (restore)
Solution (Correct Option - 1: restore):
The word “deplete” means to reduce, use up, or exhaust a supply or resource. Its most appropriate antonym is “restore”, which means to bring back, refill, or renew something that was lost or damaged.
In the sentence, “depletion of old things” refers to the reduction or wearing out of old items. The opposite action would be to restore them.
Why other options are incorrect:
High – relates to level or cost, not the opposite of “deplete”.
Old – refers to age, not quantity or condition.
Fancy – means stylish or elaborate, and has no opposite relation to “deplete”.
Difficult Word Meanings:
Deplete – to reduce or use up resources (ख़त्म कर
deplete – questions
Has deplete been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – deplete has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC CPO 2022 T-1, SSC CHSL 2019 T-1.