SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 14

SSC CGL - 02 Dec 2022 - Shift 4 • English • Q14

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Remorse

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

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

The meaning of the given words is:

  • Remorse: a feeling of regret or guilt for having done something wrong or hurtful to someone else
  • Repentance: the act of feeling regret or remorse for past actions, often accompanied by a desire to make amends or change one's behavior
  • Slow: taking a long time to happen or do something, or not moving or changing quickly; the opposite of fast or quick
  • Liberate: to set free from oppression, confinement, or control; to release from bondage or imprisonment; to free from restrictions or limitations
  • Affinity: a natural liking, attraction, or feeling of kinship towards someone or something; a close relationship or connection based on shared characteristics or interests.

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