SSC CGL 2019 PYQ — Question 20

SSC CGL - 6th June 2019 - Shift 2 • English • Q20

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

Someone who believes that people cannot change the way events will happen.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

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

Word Meaning

The meanings of the words:  

A fatalist is someone who feels that no matter what he or she does, the outcome will be the same because it's predetermined.

It is the correct one word here.

Prophet: a person regarded as an inspired teacher or proclaimer of the will of God.

Fanatic: a person filled with excessive and single-minded zeal, especially for an extreme religious or political cause. 

Seer: a person of supposed supernatural insight who sees visions of the future.