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SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 25

SSC GD Constable (English) - 13 Feb 2019 Shift 3 • English • Q25

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Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the given word.

GULLIBLE

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

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

  • 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:-

  • GULLIBLE means "(used about a person) believing and trusting people too easily, and therefore easily tricked".
  • For example:- They sell overpriced souvenirs to gullible tourists.

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

  1. Credulous- having or showing too great a readiness to believe things.
  2. Knowledgeable- having a lot of knowledge.
  3. Innocent- not having done wrong.
  4. Perceptive- quick to notice or understand things.

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