21)

Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words.
Holding an office without receiving a pay

SSC CPO 2020

A)

honorary

B)

charity

C)

startup

D)

freelance

22)

Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words.
To go around an area to keep a watch

SSC CPO 2020

A)

patrol

B)

campaign

C)

explore

D)

cruise

23)

Directions: Select the most appropriate word for the given group of words.
A particular form of a language which is peculiar to a specific region

SSC CPO 2020

A)

dialect

B)

slang

C)

jargon

D)

lingo

24)

Directions: Select the most appropriate word for the given group of words.
A young person tending to commit a crime, particularly minor crime.

SSC CPO 2020

A)

criminal

B)

derelict

C)

delinquent

D)

convict

25)

Directions: Select the most appropriate word for the given group of word.
A factual written account of important or historical events in the order of their occurrence.

SSC CPO 2020

A)

journal

B)

chronicle

C)

manuscript

D)

register

26)

Directions: Select the most appropriate word for the given group of words.
A nature reserve for birds or animals

SSC CPO 2020

A)

sanctuary

B)

retreat

C)

oasis

D)

asylum

27)

Directions: Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words.
Downfall that satisfies natural justice

SSC CPO 2020

A)

climax

B)

nemesis

C)

catharsis

D)

paradox

28)

Directions: Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words.
Travelling under a name other than one’s own

SSC CPO 2020

A)

incognito

B)

incredible

C)

invisible

D)

impromptu

29)

Directions: Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words.
To cross streets on foot carelessly

SSC CPO 2020

A)

catwalk

B)

jaywalk

C)

stroll

D)

wander

30)

Directions: Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words.
Irresistible impulse to steal

SSC CPO 2020

A)

plunder

B)

sabotage

C)

kleptomania

D)

megalomania