Choose the correct pair of words which are ANTONYMS to each other || ADRE 1.0 SLRC 2022 PAPER-III SOLVED QUESTIONS

Choose the correct pair of words which are ANTONYMS to each other:

(A) Acquit – Convict 

(B) Expect – Hope 

(C) Faithful – Loyal 

(D) End – Finish


Answer: (A) Acquit – Convict



Explanation:


Acquit: To free someone from a criminal charge by a verdict of not guilty.

Convict: To declare someone to be guilty of a criminal offense by the verdict of a jury or the decision of a judge.


Acquit and convict have opposite meanings, making them antonyms.


Why this question is important?

Understanding antonyms and their contextual usage is important for competitive exams like ADRE, as it assesses language proficiency and vocabulary knowledge.

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