quack
Asked in: SSC MTS 2025 · SSC GD 2021 T-1
quack in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC MTS 2025 One Word Substitution
Choose the most suitable one-word substitution.
"A person who pretends to have more knowledge than he actually possesses."Answer & explanation
Answer: B) Quack
"Quack" refers to a person who dishonestly claims to have special knowledge or skill — perfectly matching the definition.
Why other options are wrong:
Option 1 - Cynic: a person who believes people are motivated purely by self-interest.
Option 3 - Sage: a profoundly wise person — the opposite of a pretender.
Option 4 - Mentor: an experienced and trusted adviser.
quack – questions
Has quack been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – quack has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC MTS 2025, SSC GD 2021 T-1.