Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.

Do you know the old adage 'the show must go on’?

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SSC CGL 2023 Tier-I Official Paper (Held On: 14 Jul 2023 Shift 2)

Answer 1

The correct answer is "Misconstruction."

Key Points

The question asks for an antonym of the underlined word.
The underlined word is 'adage.'
"Adage" means a saying that sets forth a general truth and that has gained credit through long use (एक पुरानी और प्रसिद्ध कहावत जो एक आम सच्चाई को व्यक्त करती है।).
- Example: He remembered the old adage, "Look before you leap."
The word "misconstruction" means a false interpretation of evidence , facts, etc.
- Example: Any misconstruction of these terms could lead to errors of law.
Thus, it can be concluded that the word "misconstruction" is the antonym of the word "adage."

Hence, the correct answer is option 1.
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