SSC GD 2025 PYQ — Question 16

SSC GD Const 2025 (English) - 07 Feb 2025 - Shift 2 • English • Q16

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Annihilate

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

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

Given word: Annihilate
Meaning: To completely destroy or wipe out something.
Example: The army planned to annihilate the enemy forces.

Synonym: Destroy

Meaning: to ruin or put an end to something completely
Example: The storm destroyed many houses in the village.

Meaning of the other words:

  • Increase = to make larger or greater.

  • Confirm = to make certain or prove something true.

  • Lengthen = to make longer.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.