SSC GD 2021 PYQ — Question 18

SSC GD Constable (English) - 2nd December 2021 Shift 3 • English • Q18

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Scour

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

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

Synonym: Words that have the same or nearly the same meaning.

Given word: Scour

Meaning: to clean something by rubbing it hard with something rough.

The word that seems to be its synonym is 'Scrub' as it means to clean something with soap and water by rubbing it hard.

Meaning of other words:

Mark: a spot or line that spoils the appearance of something.

Dirty: not clean.

Spot: a small round mark on a surface.