SSC CGL 2016 PYQ — Question 194

SSC CGL Tier II English - 1/12/2016 • English • Q194

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

One who lends money on high rates of interest

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 I.e.usurer.

  • usurper- to take somebody’s position and/or power without having the right to do this
  • usherer- a person who shows people to their seats in a theatre, church, etc.
  • usurer- a person who lends money at unreasonably high rates of interest.
  • undertaker- a person whose job is to prepare dead bodies to be buried and to arrange funerals

As the chosen option expresses the meaning of the given group of words it will be correct.