Asked in: SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Higher Secondary Level)
vindictive in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Higher Secondary Level) Antonyms
Choose the most appropriate antonym of the given word.
VINDICTIVEAnswer & explanation
Answer: B) Forgiving
Meaning: vindictive = having a strong wish to take revenge *(प्रतिशोधी, बदला लेने वाला)*.
Its opposite is forgiving = ready to pardon and let go of a wrong *(क्षमाशील)*.
Why the others are wrong.
#B revengeful = wanting revenge *(बदला लेने को आतुर)* — a direct synonym of vindictive.
#B spiteful = wanting to hurt or annoy someone *(द्वेषपूर्ण)* — same negative side.
#B malicious = intending harm *(दुर्भावनापूर्ण)* — again a synonym-family word.
Answer: Forgiving
*Vindictive comes from Latin vindicta, "vengeance" — the vengeance root keeps it apart from vindicate (to clear of blame).*
vindictive – questions
Has vindictive been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – vindictive has been asked in SSC exams: SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Higher Secondary Level).