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SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 14

SSC GD Constable (English) - 1 March 2019 Shift 1 • English • Q14

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Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the given word.

CUMBERSOME

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

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

  • 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:-

  • CUMBERSOME means "heavy and difficult to carry, use, wear, etc.".
  • For example:- This is going to be a lot more cumbersome than my usual costume. 

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

  1. Wonderful- extremely good; fantastic.
  2. Heavy- weighing a lot; difficult to lift or move.
  3. Graceful- having a smooth, attractive movement or form.
  4. Virtuous- behaving in a morally good way.

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