SSC CGL 2019 PYQ — Question 11

SSC CGL - 11th June 2019 - Shift 2 • English • Q11

Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the given word.

Mammoth

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4, i.e. gigantic.

Word meaning

Usage

Synonym

Antonym 

Mammoth: extremely large

Gigantic: of very great size or extent; huge or enormous.

Hence, these two words are synonyms.


 

He managed to get one corner of his mouth from behind that mammoth hand.

 

A gigantic jellyfish, that's what it was, a hundred miles across!

colossal

enormous

gargantuan

gigantic

common

insignificant

little

miniature 

Meaning of other words:

Perilous: dangerous. 

Magnificent: splendid.

Miniscule: tiny.