SSC MTS 2022 PYQ — Question 18

SSC MTS - 15 July 2022 - Shift 3 • English • Q18

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.


Tenderness

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e., Kindness.

The meaning of the given words is:

  • Tenderness: gentleness and kindness.
  • Ruthlessness: the quality of lacking pity or compassion for others. 
  • Severity: the fact or condition of being severe.
  • Kindness: the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate.
  • Spitefulness: the quality of wanting to annoy, upset, or hurt another person, because you feel angry towards them

The most appropriate synonym for 'Tenderness' is 'kindness'.