Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Remorse

Question

Question

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SSC CGL 2022 Tier-I Official Paper (Held On : 02 Dec 2022 Shift 4)

Answer 1

The correct answer is option 1), i.e., 'Repentance.'

Key Points

Let's look at the meaning of the given word:

Word Meaning

Remorse a deep feeling of regret or guilt for doing something wrong or hurtful. (पछतावा, ग्लानि)

Let's look at the meanings of the other given options:

Word	Meaning
Repentance	the fact of showing that you are very sorry for something bad you have done in the past, and wish that you had not done it. (पछतावा, ग्लानि, सोच)
Slow	taking a long time to do something. (धीमा)
Liberate	to set free. (मुक्त करना, स्वतंत्र करना, रिहा करना)
Affinity	a natural liking or attraction to someone or something. (आत्मीयता, लगाव, मेल)

Clearly, the word 'Repentance' is closest in meaning to the given word 'Remorse.'
Therefore, the correct synonym of the given word is option 1.