Meaning: Not able to be seen through; not transparent
Hindi: अपारदर्शी
Synonyms: non-transparent, cloudy, murky, dense
Antonyms: transparent, clear
Asked in: SSC CPO 2024 T-1 · SSC Steno 2023 T-1 · SSC CHSL 2022 T-1 · SSC GD 2022 T-1 · SSC GD 2021 T-1
opaque in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CPO 2024 T-1 One Word Substitution
Select the word which means the same as the group of words underlined in the given sentence.
These glass windows are so old and one can’t even see through them, they need to be replaced.Answer & explanation
Answer: A) Opaque
The word that means the same as the underlined phrase "can't even see through them" is:
Opaque
Explanation:
• Opaque refers to something that is not transparent or clear, meaning you cannot see through it.
• The other options are not correct:
• Black refers to a color, not the inability to see through something.
• Transparent means clear and able to see through, which is the opposite of the underlined phrase.
• Dirty means unclean, but it doesn't necessarily mean something can't be seen through. It refers to the condition of being unclean rather than the quality of being transparent or opaque.
Therefore, Opaque is the correct answer. - SSC Steno 2023 T-1 Antonyms
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
OpaqueAnswer & explanation
Answer: A) Intelligible
Answer: (a) Intelligible
Explanation:
• Opaque means not clear or not allowing light to pass through — either literally (like frosted glass) or figuratively (unclear in meaning).
• Intelligible means clear or easy to understand (सुस्पष्ट, आसानी से समझ में आने वाला) — the opposite of opaque in a figurative sense.
Other options:
• Transient – temporary (अस्थायी) ❌
• Volatile – unstable or changeable (अस्थिर) ❌
• Conventional – traditional or standard (परंपरागत) ❌
✅ So, Intelligible is the correct antonym of Opaque.
Examples
- “The glass was too opaque to see through.”
opaque – questions
What is the meaning of opaque in Hindi?
opaque means “अपारदर्शी” in Hindi. In English: Not able to be seen through; not transparent
What are the synonyms of opaque?
Synonyms of opaque: non-transparent, cloudy, murky, dense.
What is the opposite of opaque?
Antonyms of opaque: transparent, clear.
Has opaque been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – opaque has been asked 5 times in SSC exams: SSC CPO 2024 T-1, SSC Steno 2023 T-1, SSC CHSL 2022 T-1, SSC GD 2022 T-1, SSC GD 2021 T-1.