SSC CGL 2025 PYQ — Question 18

SSC CGL - 20 Sep 2025 - Shift 2 • English • Q18

Find the correct spelling for a term meaning to speak ambiguously or avoid the truth.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Prevaricate.

Incorrect spelling: Prevericate

Correct spelling: Prevaricate

Meaning: To speak ambiguously or avoid the truth.

Example: He tends to prevaricate when asked difficult questions.

Meaning of the other options:

  • Prevericate: Incorrect spelling
  • Prevarricate: Incorrect spelling
  • Privaricate: Incorrect spelling

Hence, the chosen option is correct.