SSC Selection Post 2025 PYQ — Question 59

Correct Answer

Ascetic

Explanation

The word meaning 'a person who lives a self-denying life for spiritual discipline' is spelled Ascetic. It comes from the Greek word asketikos, meaning 'laborious' or 'trained' (like an athlete exercising self-restraint). It requires both an 's' and a 'c' right after the initial letter 'A'.

Key Points

Correct Word: Ascetic

Meaning: Practice of severe self-discipline and abstention from all forms of indulgence, typically for religious reasons.