SSC Selection Post 2025 PYQ — Question 59

SSC Selection Post - Graduation Level - 26th July 2025 - Shift 3 • English • Q59

Select the correctly spelt word meaning 'a person who lives a self-denying life for spiritual discipline'.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

Correct Answer

Ascetic

Explanation

The correct spelling is Ascetic. It refers to a person who practices severe self-discipline and abstains from all forms of indulgence, typically for religious or spiritual reasons. The word comes from the Greek ascesis, meaning exercise or training.

Key Points

Correct Word: Ascetic

Meaning: A monk, hermit, or yogi who lives a simple life free from worldly pleasures.

Spelling Tip: Remember the "sc" combination after the initial 'A' (A-s-c-e-t-i-c).