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SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 21

SSC GD Constable (English) - 3 March 2019 Shift 3 • English • Q21

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Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the given word.

IMPLICIT

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Tacit.

  • 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:-

  • IMPLICIT means "not expressed in a direct way but understood by the people involved".
  • For example:- All her life she had implicit faith in socialism.

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

  1. Tacit- understood but not actually said.
  2. Unclear- not clear or definite; difficult to understand or be sure about.
  3. Honest- (used about a person) telling the truth; not lying to people or stealing.
  4. Unheard- not listened to or given any attention.

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