Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Derision

Question

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SSC CGL 2023 Tier-I Official Paper (Held On: 14 Jul 2023 Shift 4)

Answer 1

The correct answer is: Option 3 i.e. Admiration.

Key Points

The word "derision" means contemptuous ridicule or mockery. (उपहास)
- Example: His proposal was met with derision from his colleagues.
"Admiration" refers to a feeling of respect and warm approval. (प्रशंसा)
- Example: She looked at the artist's work with great admiration.
Hence, we can infer that the opposite of 'derision' is 'admiration'.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Admiration.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

Disintegration (टूटना): The process of losing cohesion or strength.
- Example: The disintegration of the ancient ruins was evident after the earthquake.
Termination (समाप्ति): The action of bringing something to an end.
- Example: The termination of the contract was unexpected.
Estimation (अनुमान): A rough calculation of the value, number, quantity, or extent of something.
- Example: The estimation for the new project budget was higher than anticipated.