SSC CGL 2019 PYQ — Question 4

SSC CGL - 13th June 2019 - Shift 1 • English • Q4

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

That which can be drawn into a thin wire.

Show answer & explanation

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2, i.e. ductile.

Word meaning

Meaning of the other word

Ductile - able to be drawn into a thin wire.  

Ex: It is a silver-white ductile metal which melts at 8000.

 

Flexible - able to be easily bent without breaking.

Brittle - delicate and easily broken.

Smooth - having an even, regular surface.

Here, Ductile is apt. option to be used.

Hence, option 2 is correct.