SSC CHSL 2020 · Question 10 of 91
Antonyms
The correct answer is ' straight .' Key Points The given word ' Devious ' means clever but not honest or direct . (चालबाज़, छली) Example:His devious nature was shown in half-lies and small dishonesties . Let's see the meaning of other given options:- ' Calculating 'meansplanning things in a very careful way in order to achieve what you want, without considering other people . (स्वार्थपूर्ण अभीष्ट पाने के लिए सुनियोजित; चालाक) Example: His cold, calculating approach made him many enemies . ' Shrewd 'means beingable to make good decisions because you understand a situation well . (उचित निर्णय करने में समर्थ; समझदार, सयाना, चतुर) Example: She's too shrewd to be trusted in business matters . ' Deceitful 'means dishonest; trying to make somebody believe something that is not true . (कपटी; बहकाने वाला) Example: Most of what they do and others do to them is illegal, deceitful , and untruthful . ' Straight 'means honest and direct . (ईमानदार और निष्कपट या सच्चा) Example: Politicians never give a straight answer . Hence, the correct answer is option 4 . Additional Information The syn onymsof the word ' Devious ' are "deceitful, shrewd, calculating ". The antonyms of the word ' Devious ' are "straight,innocent, sincere".
Source: SSC CHSL 2020 (Tier-I) Prev. Year Paper (04-Aug-2021) (Shift 1) — prepp.in · reliable-secondary
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