SSC CHSL 2022 PYQ — Question 17

SSC CHSL - 30 May 2022 - Shift 1 • English • Q17

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Decipher

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

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

The meanings of the given words are:

Decipher: To convert or translate something that is difficult to understand or encoded into a more understandable form, often involving solving a code or decrypting.

Interpret: To explain or understand the meaning of something, such as spoken words, actions, symbols, or signs, often by considering the context and providing a personal understanding or explanation.

Calculate: To determine a mathematical result or figure out a numerical value using mathematical operations or formulas, often involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

Create: To bring something into existence by combining ideas, materials, or actions in a unique or original way, often involving the process of making or inventing something new.

Interrogate: To question or examine someone thoroughly, often in a formal or intense manner, to obtain information, clarify facts, or investigate a situation, often associated with an official inquiry or interrogation.

Thus, the most appropriate synonym for the given word is Decipher.