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SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 24

SSC GD Constable (English) - 18 Feb 2019 Shift 1 • English • Q24

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Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the given word.

DISHEVELLED

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

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

  • 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:-

  • DISHEVELLED means "(used about a person’s appearance) very untidy".
  • For example:- The wind dishevelled her hair and skirt.

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

  1. Untidy- not tidy or well arranged.
  2. Uncertain- not sure; not able to decide.
  3. Unclean- considered to be bad, immoral or not pure in a religious sense, and therefore not to be touched, eaten, etc.
  4. Unsafe- (used about a thing, a place or an activity) not safe; dangerous.

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