Asked in: SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 · SSC CGL 2024 T-1
envious in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 Synonyms
Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the given sentence.
He is just jealous that he didn’t get picked for the job.
(SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 (08-July Shift 2))Answer & explanation
Answer: A) envious
Correct Answer: envious
Explanation:
The underlined word is "jealous", which generally means resentful or unhappy because someone else has something desirable (like success, possessions, or recognition).
Let’s examine the meanings of each option:
• Envious – ✅ Feeling discontented or resentful because of someone else's possessions or qualities. Synonym of jealous.
• Suspicious – ❌ Feeling distrust or doubt about someone’s honesty or intentions. Not the same as jealous.
• Greedy – ❌ Excessively desirous of money or possessions. Related to materialism, not jealousy.
• Spiteful – ❌ Showing a desire to hurt or annoy someone. It may be a result of jealousy but is not a synonym of it.
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envious – questions
Has envious been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – envious has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC CHSL 2024 T-1, SSC CGL 2024 T-1.