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SSC CPO 2021 PYQ — Question 168

SSC CPO Tier II - 26 July 2021 • English • Q168

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Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

CONTRADICT

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. refute

  • "Refute" means to prove that something is false or incorrect, which is closely related to the idea of "contradict", which means to assert the opposite of a statement.

  • Context: Both words involve challenging or opposing an assertion or claim.

Thus, "refute" is a suitable synonym for "contradict."