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SSC CPO 2022 PYQ — Question 17

SSC CPO - 11 Nov 2022 - Shift 1 • English • Q17

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Select the most appropriate synonym to replace the italicised word.

Sneha opened the cupboards and glanced over her meagre supply of canned goods.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

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

  • The word "meagre" means lacking in quantity or quality, often referring to something that is inadequate or insufficient.
  • "Scanty" carries a similar meaning, describing something as limited, insufficient, or not abundant.
  • In the context of the sentence, both "meagre" and "scanty" convey the idea that Sneha's supply of canned goods is not plentiful.
  • The other options, such as "surplus," "plenteous," and "bountiful," convey the opposite meaning of abundance or excess, which is not suitable in this context.

Hence, the correct answer would be scanty.