SSC Stenographer 2026 PYQ — Question 138

SSC Stenographer - 15 Sep 2026 - Shift 1 • English • Q138

Choose the one which can be substituted for the given sentence.
A person who remains calm in both pleasure and pain is called a:

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

Correct Answer: Stoic
Explanation
• A stoic is a person who can endure pain, hardship, or emotional distress without complaining or showing feelings, maintaining equanimity in both pleasure and grief.
• Example: Despite facing financial ruin, he remained completely stoic.Word | Meaning
Stoic | Indifferent to pleasure or pain
Mystic | A person seeking direct communion with the divine through spiritual contemplation
Skeptic | A person inclined to question or doubt accepted opinions
Atheist | A person who disbelieves or lacks belief in the existence of God