SSC CHSL 2019 PYQ — Question 4

SSC CHSL - 2nd July 2019 - Shift 1 • English • Q4

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.

People’s will and determination can help them ______ most of the challenges of life.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

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

Concept/Grammar rules

Application

Meaning of other words

The sentence implies that people’s will and determination help them to get over most of the challenges of life.  

‘Overcome’ means to defeat or succeed in controlling or dealing with something is the apt fit for the blank.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.

Overvalue: assign too high a value to

Overdo: do something to an excessive degree

Overview: a general summary of a subject.