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SSC CGL 2020 PYQ — Question 11

SSC CGL - 7th March 2020 Shift 3 • English • Q11

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Select the SYNONYM of the given word.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

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

Let's have a look at the meaning of the given options:-

  1. Assault- a threat or attempt to inflict offensive physical contact or bodily harm on a person.
  2. Attack- trying to hurt or defeat somebody/something by using force.
  3. Alibi- a statement by somebody that says you were in a different place at the time of a crime and so cannot be guilty of the crime.
  4. Anger- the strong feeling that you have when something has happened or somebody has done something that you do not like.
  5. Anxiety- a feeling of worry or fear, especially about the future.

As the chosen option expresses the best meaning of the given word it will be the correct answer.