SSC CHSL 2023 PYQ — Question 25

SSC CHSL - 10 March 2023 - Shift 2 • English • Q25

Select the word that is closest in meaning (SYNONYM) to the word given below.
ANXIOUS

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

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

Anxious means feeling worried, uneasy, or fearful about something that may happen.

Example: She felt anxious before her final exams.

Synonym: Apprehensive
Meaning: anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen.
Example: He was apprehensive about the results of the medical test.

Meaning of the other words:

  • Collected: calm and self-controlled

  • Accept: to agree to receive or undertake

  • Flawless: without any mistakes or faults

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.