SSC CPO 2024 PYQ — Question 46

SSC CPO - 29 June 2024 Shift 2 • English • Q46

Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.

I was astonished to know the truth.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

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

Astonished means very surprised. Out of all the options, Stunned is the correct synonym as it means very shocked or surprised. 

Other options mean:

Awesome means amazing.

Blindsided means to surprise someone, usually in a negative way.

Sickened means to make somebody feel disgusted.