SSC MTS 2019 PYQ — Question 7

SSC MTS Previous Year - 02 August 2019 - Shift 1 • English • Q7

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Deepen
 

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. Intensify.

Word meaning

Usage

Synonym

Antonym

Deepen: to become more strongly felt or experienced.

It has the synonym ‘Intensify’ which means ‘to become greater, more serious, or more extreme, or to make something do this’.

Over time, old rivalries began to deepen, particularly over the spoils of corruption.

grow

increase

intensify

strengthen

lighten, lessen, subtract, subside

Meaning of other words:

Soothe: gently calm

Neutralize: make (something) ineffective by applying an opposite force or effect.

Relieve: cause (pain, distress, or difficulty) to become less severe or serious.