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SSC CHSL 2020 · Question 20 of 91

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Wry

Synonyms

  1. AcrookedCorrect
  2. Bstraight
  3. Cforthright
  4. Dfrank

Answer: A. crooked

Explanation

The correct answer is ' crooked .' Key Points The given word ' Wry ' means cleverly and often ironically or grimly humorous; using or expressing dry, especially mocking, humour . (चतुराई से और अक्सर विडंबना या गंभीर रूप से विनोदी) Example:With wry humour, they laugh at their misfortunes . Let's see the meaning of other given options:- ' Crooked 'meansnot honest . (बेईमान, कपटी) Example: She plays the role of a crooked lawyer . ' Straight 'means honest and direct . (ईमानदार और निष्‍कपट या सच्‍चा) Example: A straight man does nothing underhand . ' Forthright 'means saying exactly what you think in a clear and direct way . (अपनी सोच की सही अभिव्‍यक्ति में समर्थ; खरा-खरा कहने वाला, स्‍पष्‍टवादी) Example: His forthright manner can be mistaken for rudeness . ' Frank 'means showing your thoughts and feelings clearly; saying what you mean . (विचारों और भावों को स्‍पष्‍टता से व्‍यक्त करते हुए; अभीष्‍ट का अभिव्‍यंजक; स्‍पष्‍टकारी) Example: He was completely frank with her about what happened . Hence, the correct answer is option 1 . Additional Information The synonyms of the word ' Wry ' are " crooked,poignant, insincere ". The antonyms of the word ' Wry ' are "gentle, mild, polite".

Source: SSC CHSL 2020 (Tier-I) Prev. Year Paper (04-Aug-2021) (Shift 1) — prepp.in solved paper · reliable-secondary

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