SSC CPO 2022 PYQ — Question 38

SSC CPO - 10 Nov 2022 - Shift 2 • English • Q38

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Penchant

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Liking.

Synonym: Words that have the same or nearly the same meaning.

  • Given word: Penchant
  • Meaning: something that you like very much to do.
  • The word that seems to be its synonym is 'Liking' as it means the feeling that you like somebody.

Meaning of other words:

  • Bitterness: a feeling of pain.
  • Sourness: unpleasant.
  • Disliking: to not like someone.