SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 13

SSC CGL - 21 July 2023 - Shift 1 • English • Q13

Select the most appropriate synonym of the word given in brackets to fill in the blank.

She looked ____________ (luminous) in the diamond necklace.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

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

Luminous means shining or glowing.

Impudent: This means disrespectful or rude, not related to brightness or radiance.

Strident: This means loud and harsh, unrelated to brightness or radiance.

Transcendent: This means surpassing usual limits, it's more about going beyond rather than radiance.

Resplendent: This means shining brilliantly or dazzlingly, which fits the context of someone looking radiant in a diamond necklace.

So, the correct answer is "resplendent."