SSC CGL 2019 PYQ — Question 91

SSC CGL Tier II English - 11/09/2019 • English • Q91

Find a word that is the synonym of
impoverished.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. penniless.

1. Impoverished- (of a person or area) made poor.

  • synonym- Destitute, Pauper, Unproductive, Drained, etc.
  • antonym- Enrich, fertile, parvenu, etc

2. Spendthrift-a person who spends money in an extravagant, irresponsible way.

  • synonym- Profligate, prodigal, extravagant, squandering, etc
  • antonym- Misterly, thrifty, frugal, miser, skinflint, etc

3. Generous- showing a readiness to give more of something, especially money, than is strictly necessary or expected.

  • synonym- liberal, Bountiful, bounteous, benignant, etc
  • antonym- selfish, mean, baleful, etc

4. Wealthy- having a great deal of money, resources, or assets; rich.

  • synonym- affluent, prosperous, opulent, minted, plutocratic etc.
  • antonym- poor, impoverished etc

5. Penniless-(of a person) having no money; very poor.

  • synonym- indigent, penurious, impecunious, necessities, destitute, insolvent, etc
  • antonym- wealthy, affluent, etc.

As the chosen option best expresses the meaning of the given word it will be correct.