SSC CHSL 2020 PYQ — Question 16

SSC CHSL - 16th October 2020 - Shift 1 • English • Q16

Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the given word.

DEPLETE

Show answer & explanation

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Reduce.

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

  1. Reduce- to make something less or smaller in quantity, price, size, etc.
  2. Deplete- to reduce the amount of something so that there is not much left.
  3. Increase- to become or to make something larger in number or amount.
  4. Raise- to lift something up.
  5. Complete- having or including all parts; with nothing missing.

As the chosen option expresses the best meaning of the given word it will be correct.