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SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 15

SSC GD Constable (English) - 1 March 2019 Shift 1 • English • Q15

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Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the given word.

AFFINITY

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

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

  • 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:-

  • AFFINITY means "a strong feeling that you like and understand somebody/something, usually because you feel similar to him/her/it in some way".
  • For example:- I have a natural affinity for politics, which explains my extreme interest in the subject. 

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

  1. Monotony- the state of being always the same and therefore boring.
  2. Beauty- the quality which gives pleasure to the senses; the state of being beautiful.
  3. Empathy- the ability to imagine how another person is feeling and so understand his/her mood.
  4. Decency- moral or correct behaviour.

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