SSC CPO 2019 PYQ — Question 20

SSC CPO Tier I - 11th December 2019 - Shift 2 • English • Q20

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

VENERABLE

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Esteemed. 
1. VENERABLE
: accorded a great deal of respect, especially because of age, wisdom, or character.

2. Esteemed: respect and admire.

  • Synonym: esteemed, grand, revered, stately.
  • Antonym: common, unimpressive, unrespected.

Ex: It was sacrilege to think of changing such old, venerable things.
3. Reliable: consistently good in quality or performance; able to be trusted.
4. Valuable: a thing that is of great worth, especially a small item of personal property. 
5. Redeemed: compensate for the faults or bad aspects of (something).

Analyzing the above meaning it is evident that Esteemed is synonymous to VENERABLE.