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SSC CHSL 2020 PYQ — Question 16

SSC CHSL - 12th October 2020 - Shift 1 • English • Q16

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Select the SYNONYM of the given word.

GUILE

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

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

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

  1. Guile- the ability to be clever but by using dishonest means.
  2. Intuition- the feeling or understanding that makes you believe or know that something is true without being able to explain why.
  3. Surfeit- too much of something.
  4. Sincerity-  (of a person, feelings, or behaviour) not pretending or lying; honest:
  5. Deceit- dishonest behaviour; trying to make somebody believe something that is not true.

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