SSC CHSL 2020 PYQ — Question 9

SSC CHSL - 19th October 2020 - Shift 1 • English • Q9

Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the given word.

QUARRELSOME

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

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

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

  1. Querulous- complaining in a rather petulant or whining manner.
  2. Quarrelsome- (used about a person) liking to argue with other people.
  3. Opaque- that you cannot see through.
  4. Ambiguous- having more than one possible meaning.
  5. Pragmatic- dealing with problems in a practical way rather than by following ideas or principles.

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