SSC GD 2024 PYQ — Question 14

SSC GD Const (English) - 22 Feb 2024 - Shift 1 • English • Q14

Fill in the blank with the correct synonym of the word "lavish":

Her ___________ donation to the cause greatly benefited the community.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

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

"Lavish" means spending a large amount of money. Out of all the options, the correct synonym is "generous" which is used to describe someone who's happy to give large amounts of money. 

Other options mean:

Stingy means not generous. It is the antonym of lavish.

Contradictory means something that can bring conflict. 

Miserly is the quality of being a miser, someone who is reluctant to spend money.