SSC CHSL 2022 PYQ — Question 7

SSC CHSL - 26 May 2022 - Shift 3 • English • Q7

Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.

We expended most of our savings on this tour.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

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

Expended: spend or use up (a resource such as money or energy).

The word that seems to be its synonym is 'exhausted' as it means completely used up.

Meaning of other words:

Earned: obtain money in return for labour.

Enjoyed: take delight or pleasure in.

Encashed: convert into money.