SSC CGL 2019 PYQ — Question 15

SSC CGL - 10th June 2019 - Shift 1 • English • Q15

Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the given word.

PRECARIOUS

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1, i.e. ‘Dangerous'.

Word meaning

Usage

Synonym

Antonym

Precarious: dependent on chance; uncertain.

Dangerous: likely to cause problems or to have adverse consequences.

Hence, these two are synonyms.

Never had he been so fond of this body of his as now when his tenure of it was so precarious.

dangerous

delicate

dicey

hazardous

guarded

happy

healthy

protected

Meaning of other words:-

Valuable: a thing that is of great worth, especially a small item of personal property.

Abundant: having plenty of.

Premature: occurring or done before the usual or proper time; too early.