Asked in: SSC CHSL 2025 T-1
discreet/discrete in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CHSL 2025 T-1 Homonyms & Homophones
Which of the following pairs of homonyms can be used to fill in the blanks most suitably?
"The officer was _____ in his conduct, revealing nothing about the investigation into his superior's involvement in several _____ incidents of bribery."Answer & explanation
Answer: C) discreet, discrete
Correct Answer: Option 3 — "discreet, discrete"
These two words are homophones (pronounced identically: / dɪˈskriːt /) but have different meanings:
"Discreet" (adjective) = careful and circumspect in one's speech or actions; not revealing information; tactfully silent.
→ 'The officer was discreet in his conduct' = he was careful and said nothing about the investigation. ✓
"Discrete" (adjective) = individually separate and distinct; unconnected.
→ 'several discrete incidents of bribery' = several separate/distinct incidents. ✓
Why other options are wrong:
Option 1 'eminent, imminent' — 'eminent' = well-known and respected; 'imminent' = about to happen very soon. 'The officer was eminent in hi
discreet/discrete – questions
Has discreet/discrete been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – discreet/discrete has been asked in SSC exams: SSC CHSL 2025 T-1.