SSC Selection Post 2020 PYQ — Question 15

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level - 9 Nov 2020 - Shift 3 • English • Q15

 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
DISPUTE

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

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

 

Synonym Concept: A word having the same or nearly the same meaning as another

Word Meaning: Dispute means a disagreement or argument

Option Meanings:

peace – a state of calm and harmony (opposite of dispute)

harmony – agreement or concord (opposite of dispute)

agreement – mutual consent or accord (opposite of dispute)

quarrel – an angry argument or disagreement (synonym of dispute)

Correction: The word quarrel correctly matches the meaning of dispute

Final Sentence: The synonym of dispute is quarrel

Hence, the chosen option is correct.