SSC CGL 2019 PYQ — Question 20

SSC CGL - 4th June 2019 - Shift 1 • English • Q20

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

A student who idly or without excuse absents himself/herself from school.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

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

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

  1. Truant: a pupil who stays away from school without leave or explanation.
  2. Migrant: a person who moves from one place to another, especially in order to find work or better living conditions.
  3. Itinerant: travelling from place to place.
  4. Vagrant: a person without a settled home or regular work who wanders from place to place and lives by begging.

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