SSC CPO 2020 PYQ — Question 43

SSC CPO - 23 Nov 2020 - Shift 2 • English • Q43

Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words.

One who is easily deceived

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

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

Let's have a look at the meaning of the given options:-

  1. Agreeable - willing to agree to something.
  2. Credible - capable of persuading people that something will happen; be successful; convincing.
  3. Plausible - (of a person) skilled at producing persuasive arguments, especially ones intended to deceive.
  4. Gullible - easily persuaded to believe something; credulous.

As the chosen option expresses the meaning of the given group of words it will be the correct answer.