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SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 25

SSC GD Constable (English) - 15 Feb 2019 Shift 1 • English • Q25

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Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the given word.

FORSAKE

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

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

  • 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:-

  • FORSAKE means "to leave a person or a place for ever (especially when you should stay)".
  • For example:- He will never forsake you or cause you harm.

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

  1. Abandon- to leave somebody/something that you are responsible for, usually permanently.
  2. Adapt- to become familiar with a new situation and to change your behaviour accordingly.
  3. Adopt- to take a child into your family and treat him/her as your own child by law.
  4. Accept- to agree to take something that somebody offers you.

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