SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 2

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Wander.

• 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:-

• STRAY means "to go away from the place where you should be".
• For example:- The only cat we had was a stray and it was allowed to stay around because it killed mice.

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

1. Slight- very small; not important or serious.
2. Wander- to walk somewhere slowly with no particular sense of direction or purpose.
3. Steady- developing, growing or happening gradually and at a regular rate.
4. Gruesome- (used about something concerned with death or injury) very unpleasant or shocking.

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