Select the most appropriate synonym for the underlined word in the given sentence.

She had the temerity to call her teacher a liar.

This question was previously asked in
SSC CGL 2023 Tier-I Official Paper (Held On: 20 Jul 2023 Shift 3)
View all SSC CGL Papers >
  1. impudence
  2. tedious
  3. taciturn
  4. trenchant

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 1 : impudence
vigyan-express
Free
PYST 1: SSC CGL - General Awareness (Held On : 20 April 2022 Shift 2)
3.6 Lakh Users
25 Questions 50 Marks 10 Mins

Detailed Solution

Download Solution PDF

The correct answer is "impudence."

 Key Points

  • "Temerity" means audacity or boldness. (अत्यधिक विश्‍वासभरा आचरण जिसमें रुखेपन की झलक मिलती है; दुस्साहस, धृष्टता)
    • Example: He had the temerity to call the teacher a liar!
  • "Impudence" also means audacity or boldness. (निर्लज्जता, अशिष्‍टता)
    • Example: With a hint of impudence she told him not to talk.
  • Therefore, impudence is the most appropriate synonym for temerity in this context.
  • The correct answer is Option 1.
     

Additional Information

  • Tedious means boring or repetitive. (उबाऊ और (समय की दृष्टि से) लंबा)
  • Taciturn means reserved or uncommunicative. (अल्पभाषी (अमित्रवत ढंग से); कम बोलनेवाला, चुप्पा)
  • Trenchant means sharp or incisive. (तीखा)
Latest SSC CGL Updates

Last updated on Jul 7, 2025

-> The SSC CGL Notification 2025 for the Combined Graduate Level Examination has been officially released on the SSC's new portal – www.ssc.gov.in.

-> This year, the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has announced approximately 14,582 vacancies for various Group B and C posts across government departments.

-> The SSC CGL Tier 1 exam is scheduled to take place from 13th to 30th August 2025.

->  Aspirants should visit ssc.gov.in 2025 regularly for updates and ensure timely submission of the CGL exam form.

-> Candidates can refer to the CGL syllabus for a better understanding of the exam structure and pattern.

-> The CGL Eligibility is a bachelor’s degree in any discipline.

-> Candidates selected through the SSC CGL exam will receive an attractive salary. Learn more about the SSC CGL Salary Structure.

-> Attempt SSC CGL Free English Mock Test and SSC CGL Current Affairs Mock Test.

-> Candidates should also use the SSC CGL previous year papers for a good revision. 

Get Free Access Now
Hot Links: teen patti real teen patti neta teen patti list teen patti casino download teen patti master old version