21)

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.
She was loved by her employees for her __

SSC CGL 2020

A)

malevolence

B)

condolence

C)

benevolence

D)

insolence

22)

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.

The minister gave an ______ that strict action would be taken against the culprits.

SSC CGL 2020

A)

ambition

B)

assurance

C)

insurance

D)

admission

23)

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
The reckless young man was ______ for the debts incurred by him.

SSC CGL 2020

A)

liable

B)

reliable

C)

suspicious

D)

audacious

24)

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
The unruly behaviour of the students ______ their teacher.

SSC CGL 2020

A)

irritated

B)

comforted

C)

pleased

D)

calmed

25)

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
The poor man was ______ entry to the restaurant.

SSC CGL 2020

A)

deluded

B)

denied

C)

derived

D)

devoid

26)

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Have you ______ for a job in this company?

SSC CGL 2020

A)

approved

B)

 applied

C)

appointed

D)

supplied

27)

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
The roof of the old building ______ during the storm.

SSC CGL 2020

A)

demolished

B)

destroyed

C)

scratched

D)

collapsed

28)

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
She ______ how the magician had performed the rope trick.

SSC CGL 2020

A)

wondered

B)

bewildered

C)

puzzled

D)

suspected

29)

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.

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All his endeavors to win his teacher's favour proved ______ and did not bring the desired results.

SSC CGL 2020

A)

futile

B)

prosperous

C)

perpetual

D)

apparent

30)

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.

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All students should express their ______ views in the group discussion without any fear.

SSC CGL 2020

A)

secluded

B)

guarded

C)

candid

D)

outspoken