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SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 25

SSC GD Constable (English) - 5th March 2019 Shift 2 • English • Q25

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Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the given word.

DELIGHT

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

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

  • 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:-

  • DELIGHT means "something that gives somebody great pleasure".
  • For example:- The kids screamed in delight as they chased one another around the park.

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

  1. Joy- a feeling of great happiness.
  2. Grief- great sadness (especially because of the death of somebody you love).
  3. Dread- to be very afraid of or worried about something.
  4. Excitement- the state of being excited, especially because something interesting is happening or will happen.

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