SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 9

SSC GD Constable (English) - 11 Feb 2019 Shift 2 • English • Q9

Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the given word.

APPARENT

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

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

  • In the given question, we need to select the SYNONYM of the given word.
  • A word that has the same meaning as another word is its synonym.

Let's have a look at the meaning of the given word:-

  • APPARENT means "that seems to be real or true but may not be".
  • For example:- Their affluence is more apparent than real.

Let's have a look at the meaning of the given options:-

  1. Considerable- great in amount or size.
  2. Doubtful- unlikely or uncertain.
  3. Obvious- easily seen or understood; clear.
  4. Questionable- that you have doubts about; not certain.

The chosen option expresses the same meaning as the given word hence, it will be the correct choice.