SSC GD 2025 PYQ — Question 17

SSC GD Const 2025 (English) - 20 Feb 2025 - Shift 2 • English • Q17

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Frantic

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Distraught.

Given word: Frantic
Meaning: Extremely anxious, worried, or hurried, often due to fear or urgency.
Example: She was frantic when she couldn’t find her lost wallet.

Synonym: Distraught
Meaning: Deeply agitated or upset.
Example: He was distraught after hearing the shocking news.

Meaning of the other options:
Magnanimous means very generous or forgiving.
Quaint means attractively unusual or old-fashioned.
Kinetic means relating to motion or movement.

Hence, the chosen option is the correct synonym.