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SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 25

SSC GD Constable (English) - 6 March 2019 Shift 1 • English • Q25

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Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the given word.

MADNESS

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

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

  • 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:-

  • MADNESS means "crazy or stupid behaviour that could be dangerous".
  • For example:- It would be madness to take a boat out in such rough weather.

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

  1. Insanity- a severely disordered state of the mind usually occurring as a specific disorder.
  2. Stability- the state or quality of being steady and not changing.
  3. Wisdom- the ability to make sensible decisions and judgements because of your knowledge or experience.
  4. Balance- a situation in which different or opposite things are of equal importance, size, etc.

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