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SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 24

SSC GD Constable (English) - 14 Feb 2019 Shift 2 • English • Q24

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Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the given word.

MELODIOUS

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Tuneful.

  • 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:-

  • MELODIOUS means "pleasant to listen to, like music".
  • For example:- The valley reechoed her clear and melodious singing. 

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

  1. Tuneful- (used about music) pleasant to listen to.
  2. Rhythmic- a strong pattern of sounds, words, or musical notes that are used in music, poetry, and dancing.
  3. Rattling- to make a noise like hard things hitting each other or to shake something so that it makes this noise.
  4. Doleful- sad or unhappy.

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