SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 13

SSC CGL - 26 Jul 2023 - Shift 1 • English • Q13

Select the most appropriate synonym of the highlighted word in the given sentence.

A strong man is a mediator between divine and mortal fate.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

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

"Mortal" in this context refers to something that is subject to death or fatal.

"Lethal" means sufficient to cause death, which is synonymous with "mortal" when discussing fate.

The term "mortal" is frequently used in existential discussions, as well as in the context of human vulnerability and the inevitability of death. Therefore, the correct answer is 'lethal'.