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SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 24

SSC GD Constable (English) - 12 Feb 2019 Shift 2 • English • Q24

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Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the given word.

FANATIC

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Enthusiast.

  • In the given question, we need to select the SYNONYM of the given word.
  • A word that has the same meaning as another word is its synonym.

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

  • FANATIC means "a person who is very enthusiastic about something and may have extreme or dangerous opinions (especially about religion or politics)".
  • For example:- Calling someone a sports fanatic means they're an extremely enthusiastic fan of sports.

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

  1. Enthusiast- a person who is very interested in an activity or subject.
  2. Fantastic- very good; excellent.
  3. Famed- well known (for something).
  4. Great- large in amount, degree, size, etc.; a lot of.

The chosen option expresses the same meaning as the given word hence, it will be the correct choice.