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SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 24

SSC GD Constable (English) - 12 Feb 2019 Shift 1 • English • Q24

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Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the given word.

DUBIOUS

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Doubtful.

  • 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:-

  • DUBIOUS means "not sure or certain".
  • For example:- The use of cluster bombs seems morally dubious.

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

  1. Doubtful- unlikely or uncertain.
  2. Delicate- easy to damage or break.
  3. Dutiful- happy to respect and obey somebody.
  4. Duplicate- to make an exact copy of something.

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