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SSC CGL 2020 PYQ — Question 7

SSC CGL - 3rd March 2020 Shift 2 • English • Q7

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Select the SYNONYM of the given word.

PENITENCE

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Repentance.

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

  1. Patience- the quality of being able to stay calm and not get angry, especially when there is a difficulty or you have to wait a long time.
  2. Admiration- a feeling of liking and respecting somebody/something very much.
  3. Repentance-  the activity of reviewing one's actions and feeling contrition or regret for past wrongs.
  4. Miser- a person who loves to have a lot of money but hates to spend it.
  5. Penitence- the action of feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong; repentance.

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