Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Vigilant

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SSC CGL 2022 Tier-I Official Paper (Held On : 08 Dec 2022 Shift 2)

Answer 1

The correct answer is Negligent.Key Points

“Vigilant” means “to remain aware or to keep a watch on something or someone.” (जागरूक, चौकन्ना)
- Example: The guards were quite vigilant during the night, which prevented any sort of robbery in the locality.
“Negligent” refers to the act of negligence or ignoring.(सुस्त, असावधान)
- Example: The guard had been negligent in their duty for some days, which resulted in the robbery of the shop.
Therefore, “Negligent” is the correct antonym for “vigilant”.

Additional InformationThe meaning and usage of the other words are as follows:

“Stagnant” means stuck or sluggish. (स्थिर)
- Example: You should drain the stagnant water from that hole, or it would be a breeding ground for the mosquitos.
“Robust” means strong. (मज़बूत)
- Example: He was struck by a robust sensation of joy after watching India wining the World Cup.
“Dubious” means hesitating or doubting something.(संदिग्ध)
- Example: I cannot but be dubious about his method of working.