SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 24

SSC GD Constable (English) - 15 Feb 2019 Shift 2 • English • Q24

Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the given word.

GLEE

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

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

  • 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:-

  • GLEE means "a feeling of happiness, usually because something good has happened to you or something bad has happened to somebody else".
  • For example:- The children laughed with glee at the clown's antics.

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

  1. Happiness- the feeling of being pleased or happy.
  2. Hearty- showing warm and friendly feelings.
  3. Laughter- the sound or act of laughing.
  4. Jump- to move quickly into the air by pushing yourself up with your legs and feet, or by stepping off a high place.

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