SSC CPO 2025 PYQ — Question 167

SSC CPO - 10 Dec 2025 - Shift 1 • English • Q167

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word: PROPITIATE

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The word “propitiate” means:

to calm or pacify someone

to win favor by pleasing or appeasing

So the closest synonym is “appease”

Why others are incorrect:

Agitate (to disturb or upset)

Provoke (to incite anger)

Enrage (to make very angry)

Hindi meaning:

Propitiate = शांत करना / प्रसन्न करना / मनाना