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SSC CGL 2019 PYQ — Question 20

SSC CGL - 7th June 2019 - Shift 3 • English • Q20

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Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.

To give up the throne.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. abdicate.

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

  1. usurp- to take somebody’s position and/or power without having the right to do this.
  2. abdicate- to give up being King or Queen.
  3. consign- to put or send somebody/something somewhere, especially in order to get rid of him/her/it.
  4. bequeath- to arrange for something to be given to somebody after you have died.

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