SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 3

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

• 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:-

• ADULTERATED means "to make food or drink less pure or of lower quality by adding something to it".
• For example:- To avoid giving toddlers too much sugar, adulterate their juice with water.

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

1. Combined- done by a number of people joining together, resulting from the joining of two or more things.
2. Fused- joined or blended to form a single entity.
3. Contaminated- to add a substance that will make something dirty or harmful.
4. Concentrated- showing determination.

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