SSC CHSL 2024 PYQ — Question 72

SSC CHSL Tier II 2024 Actual Exam - 18/11/2024 • English • Q72

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Dingy

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Dreary.

Dingy means something that is dull, dirty, or unpleasant in appearance, often due to neglect.

Dreary means something that is dull, bleak, or depressing, which is the closest in meaning to 'dingy.'
The other options:

Sterile means clean or free from germs, which is unrelated to 'dingy.'
Pure means something free from contamination, which does not fit the meaning of 'dingy.'
Bright means something that is full of light, which is the opposite of 'dingy.'