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SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 25

SSC GD Constable (English) - 13 Feb 2019 Shift 1 • English • Q25

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Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the given word.

THRIVE

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Prosper.

  • 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:-

  • THRIVE means "to grow or develop well".
  • For example:- A business cannot thrive without investment.

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

  1. Prosper- to develop in a successful way; to be successful, especially with money.
  2. Promote- to encourage something; to help something to happen or develop.
  3. Foster- to take a child who needs a home into your family and to care for him/her without becoming the legal parent.
  4. Progress- movement forwards or towards achieving something.

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