Asked in: SSC CGL 2023 T-1 · SSC CHSL 2022 T-1
genial in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CGL 2023 T-1 Synonyms
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
GenialAnswer & explanation
Answer: D) Cheerful
Answer: (4) Cheerful
Solution:
The word “genial” means friendly, pleasant, and cheerful in manner (मिलनसार / प्रसन्नचित्त).
The most appropriate synonym is “cheerful”, which means happy and bright in mood or behaviour (प्रसन्न / हर्षित).
Other options:
• Despondent – Means sad or hopeless (निराश), opposite in meaning.
• Optimistic – Means hopeful about the future (आशावादी), not exactly the same as genial.
• Positive – Means confident or constructive (सकारात्मक), broader in meaning.
Word Meanings:
• Genial – मिलनसार / प्रसन्न
• Cheerful – खुशमिज़ाज / प्रसन्नचित्त
• Despondent – निराश
• Optimistic – आशावादी
• Positive – सकारात्मक
genial – questions
Has genial been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – genial has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC CGL 2023 T-1, SSC CHSL 2022 T-1.