Asked in: SSC CGL 2022 T-1 · SSC CHSL 2020 T-1
delectable in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CGL 2022 T-1 Synonyms
Choose the most appropriate meaning of the underlined word in the given sentence.
Even though Margaret had already eaten a large meal, she could not resist eating two slices of the delectable pie.Answer & explanation
Answer: D) Delicious
Correct Answer: Delicious
Explanation:
The underlined word "delectable" means extremely tasty or appealing to the senses (बहुत स्वादिष्ट या लुभावना).
In the sentence, Margaret couldn’t resist eating more pie even after a large meal, which clearly implies the pie was very tempting and delicious.
Let’s review the options:
• Stale ❌ – old or not fresh (बासी)
• Rotten ❌ – decayed or spoiled (सड़ा हुआ)
• Nutritious ❌ – healthy or nourishing (पौष्टिक), doesn’t match the context
• Delicious ✅ – very tasty and appealing (स्वादिष्ट), correct meaning of "delectable"
✅ So, the correct answer is: Delicious.
delectable – questions
Has delectable been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – delectable has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC CGL 2022 T-1, SSC CHSL 2020 T-1.