SSC CHSL 2023 PYQ — Question 23

SSC CHSL - 09 March 2023 - Shift 2 • English • Q23

Choose the word that means the same as the given word.
Slick

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Slippery.

 

Given word: Slick

Meaning: Smooth and slippery; also can mean clever or glossy depending on context.
Example: The road was slick after the rain, making driving dangerous.

Synonym: Slippery

Meaning: Difficult to hold firmly or stand on, usually because it is smooth, wet, or slimy.
Example: Be careful! The floor is slippery.

Meaning of the other options:

  • Novice: A beginner; someone new to a task. Not related to texture or movement.

  • Fractions: Parts of a whole, in mathematics; unrelated.

  • New: Recently made or introduced; can apply in general contexts, but not a synonym for "slick".

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.