Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Bulk

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SSC CGL 2022 Tier-I Official Paper (Held On : 08 Dec 2022 Shift 1)

Answer 1

The correct answer is "Handful".

Key Points

Antonyms are words having the opposite meanings of another word.
The word 'bulk' means in large amount or quantity; or most of the part of something.
While the word 'handful' has the opposite meaning of the word 'bulk'.
The meaning of the word 'handful' is a small amount of something; as much of something as we can take in one hand.
Example: She wants a handful of nuts.

Additional Information

Heavy means having a lot of weight.
- Example: Saumya is carrying a heavy box.
Staple - It is a small bent pin that is used to fasten a lot of papers together.
- Example: Can you staple my documents?
Brunt - the main impact or force of something, usually something negative. It can also mean the heaviest or most unpleasant part of a task or burden.
- Example: The brunt of the storm hit the coastal towns hardest, causing widespread flooding and destruction.