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SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 24

SSC GD Constable (English) - 12 Feb 2019 Shift 3 • English • Q24

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Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the given word.

FACADE

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Frontage.

  • 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:-

  • FACADE means "the front wall of a large building that you see from the outside".
  • For example:- They were trying to preserve the facade of a happy marriage.

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

  1. Frontage- the front of a building, especially when this faces a road or river.
  2. Interior- the inside part of something.
  3. Elevation- the process of moving to a higher place or more important position.
  4. Ceiling- the top surface of the inside of a room.

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