Asked in: SSC CGL 2020 T-1 · SSC CPO 2020 T-1
gradual in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CGL 2020 T-1 Antonyms
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
GradualAnswer & explanation
Answer: B) Abrupt
Correct Answer: Abrupt
Solution:
• The word gradual means happening slowly or in small stages.
• The opposite of gradual is abrupt, which means sudden or unexpected.
• Other options are incorrect:
• gentle – means soft or mild, not opposite of gradual
• regular – means occurring at uniform intervals, not opposite
• slow – similar in meaning to gradual, not an antonym
Meanings:
gradual – happening slowly or step by step (धीरे-धीरे होने वाला)
abrupt – sudden or unexpected (अचानक या एकदम से)
gentle – soft or mild (मुलायम या कोमल)
regular – occurring at fixed intervals (नियमित)
slow – not fast (धीमा)
gradual – questions
Has gradual been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – gradual has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC CGL 2020 T-1, SSC CPO 2020 T-1.