SSC CGL 2024 PYQ — Question 6

SSC CGL - 12 Sep 2024 - Shift 1 • English • Q6

Select the most appropriate synonym for the underlined word in the given sentence.

His ambition in life is to become a happy and satisfied man.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Eagerness.

Ambition refers to one's dream or desire to become or achieve something. Eagerness is the correct synonym as it means enthusiasm to do or to have something. 

Other options mean:

Apathy means the feeling of not being interested in or enthusiastic about anything.

Satisfaction means the pleasant feeling you get when you receive something you wanted.

Amend means to change the words of a text, especially a law or a legal document.