SSC CPO 2025 PYQ — Question 163

SSC CPO - 11 Dec 2025 - Shift 2 • English • Q163

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word: EGREGIOUS

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The word “egregious” means:
extremely bad, shocking, or outstandingly wrong

Best synonym:

Shocking (fits perfectly)

Why others are wrong:

A) Minor → opposite (means small/unimportant)

B) Trivial → unimportant

C) Unnoticed → not observed

Egregious errors = very serious or shocking mistakes