SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 5

SSC CGL - 24 July 2023 - Shift 3 • English • Q5

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Earnestly
 

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

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

"Earnestly" means something done in a serious and determined way. The most apt synonym will be "Sincerely" which means to do something honestly and without pretending or lying. 

The other options mean: 

"Wordily" is a way that contains a lot of words, or too many words. 

"Ambiguously" is something done in a manner that has more than one interpretation or meaning. 

"Verbosely" is something done in a way that uses too many words.