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SSC CHSL 2020 PYQ — Question 14

SSC CHSL - 17th October 2020 - Shift 2 • English • Q14

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Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the given word.

COVE

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

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

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

  1. Bay- an inlet of the sea or other body of water usually smaller than a gulf.
  2. Cove- a small area of the coast where the land curves around so that it is protected from the wind, etc.
  3. Hollow- with a hole or empty space inside.
  4. Pit- a large hole that is made in the ground.
  5. Crater- the bowl-shaped depression around the orifice of a volcano. 

As the chosen option expresses the best meaning of the given word it will be the correct answer.