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Choose the most appropriate ANTONYM for the underlined word in the given sentence.

The war was followed by a long period of prosperity.

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SSC CGL 2024 (Tier-I) Previous Year Paper (17-Sep-2024) (Shift 3)
The correct answer is

Failure

The word prosperity means success, wealth, or economic well-being.

Its antonym should mean lack of success or economic downfall.

- Affluence ❌ (Means wealth, which is a synonym, not an antonym)

- Security ❌ (Not directly opposite to prosperity)

- Secure ❌ (Means safe or stable, not the opposite of prosperity)

- Failure ✅ (Correct antonym; refers to lack of success or downfall)

Thus, the correct answer is option 4.

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