Asked in: SSC MTS 2024 · SSC CGL 2023 T-1
lonely in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC MTS 2024 Synonyms
Select the most appropriate synonym of the word 'isolated' from the given sentence.
A Greek mythological story says that Echo was the most beautiful nymph who lived in the lovely and lonely mountains of Greece and is believed to be garrulous too.Answer & explanation
Answer: B) Lonely
Answer: Lonely
Explanation:
We are looking for the synonym of "isolated", which means alone, without company, or separated from others – अकेला / अलग-थलग।
In the sentence, the mountains are described as "lovely and lonely", and "lonely" closely matches the meaning of "isolated".
Let’s review the options:
• Garrulous – talkative – बातूनी → ❌ Unrelated
• Lonely – without company, alone – अकेला → ✅ Synonym of "isolated"
• Lovely – beautiful or charming – सुंदर → ❌ Not related
• Beautiful – attractive – सुंदर → ❌ Not a synonym of "isolated"
So, the correct synonym of "isolated" in this context is "lonely" – अकेला. - SSC CGL 2023 T-1 Antonyms
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.
Those streets are very lonely.Answer & explanation
Answer: C) Crowded
Answer: Crowded
Solution:
• The word lonely means deserted, isolated, or without people (अकेला या सुनसान).
• The antonym (opposite) of lonely is crowded, which means full of people or busy (भीड़-भाड़ वाला).
• Other options:
• Empty – similar in meaning to lonely (खाली) – not an antonym
• Remote – means far away or isolated (दूरस्थ) – similar to lonely
• Isolated – also similar to lonely (अलग-थलग)
• ✅ Therefore, the correct antonym is crowded.
lonely – questions
Has lonely been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – lonely has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC MTS 2024, SSC CGL 2023 T-1.