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SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 21

SSC GD Constable (English) - 14 Feb 2019 Shift 3 • English • Q21

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

A person who thinks he/she is the best

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

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

  • In the given question, we need to select one word for the given phrase.
  • One Word Substitution simply means "using a specific word replacing a wordy phrase or sentence and making it shorter, concise and clearer to understand".

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

  1. Egoist- a self-centered or selfish person (opposed to altruist). 
  2. Eccentric- (used about people or their behaviour) strange or unusual.
  3. Selfish- thinking only about your own needs or wishes and not about other people’s.
  4. Garrulous- talking a lot, mostly about unimportant things.

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