Test: SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Fill in the Blanks & Cloze Test (2023-18) - 4 - SSC CGL MCQ

The word ‘bitter’ means having a sharp, strong, unpleasant taste. The given sentence states that the taste the person experienced was not sweet as expected, but rather unpleasant and bitter, similar to the taste of alum. Hence, ‘Bitter’ is the most appropriate answer.

Touch’ means to put your hand or ngers onto somebody/something. The given sentence states that the narrator’s feet don't touch the ground for the rest of the day. Hence, ‘touch’ is the most appropriate answer.

‘Divest’ means to take away possessions of something from someone. The given sentence states that even after Independence in 1947, British expatriate rms did not suddenly divest from India. Hence, ‘divest’ is the most appropriate answer.

‘Knock’ means to make a noise by hitting something rmly with your hand. The given sentence states that one of his rules was to always knock and await instruction to enter. Hence, ‘knock’ is the most appropriate answer.

‘Advertising’ is a means of communication with the users of a product or service. The given sentence states that the makers of sports drinks spend tens to hundreds of millions of dollars advertising their products each year. Hence, ‘advertising’ is the most appropriate answer.

‘Force’ means the soldiers and weapons that an army, etc. has. The given sentence states that the U.S. has military forces in many middle eastern countries. Hence, ‘forces’ is the most appropriate answer

‘Late thirties’ means near the end of the thirty years of age group. The given sentence states that he was a handsome man in his late thirties. Hence, ‘late’ is the most appropriate answer

‘Impaired’ means to damage something or make it weaker. The given sentence states that in humans, lack of sleep leads to impaired memory and reduced cognitive abilities. Hence, ‘impaired’ is the most appropriate answer.

‘Turn into’ means to change or develop into something different. The given sentence talks about changing seawater from the oceans into fresh water. Hence, ‘turned into’ is the most appropriate answer.

‘Occurred’ means to happen, especially in a way that has not been planned. The given sentence states that the narrator don't know if such thoughts have ever occurred to Liz Truss. Hence, ‘occurred’ is the most appropriate answer

‘Lethargic’ means having little energy, feeling unwilling and unable to do anything. The given sentence states that still accid and lethargic from lack of blood, Ed ambled slowly in front of the doors. Hence, ‘lethargic’ is the most appropriate answer.

‘Futility’ means the fact of having no effect or of achieving nothing. The given sentence talks about the usefulness or futility of blocking all the highways. Hence, ‘futility’ is the most appropriate answer

‘Obligations’ means the state of having to do something because you have promised. The given sentence states that the obligations of revenge demanded a life for a life. Hence, ‘obligations’ is the most appropriate answer.

‘Thumped’ means to make a loud sound by beating hard. The given sentence states that my heart thumped hard, bumping the broken glass, nicked by sharp edges. Hence, ‘thumped’ is the most appropriate answer.

‘Revert’ means to return to a former state or activity. The given sentence states that it is a sensible decision to now revert to the older system. Hence, ‘revert’ is the most appropriate answer.

‘Inarticulate’ means someone who is not able to express ideas and feelings clearly. The given sentence states that Howard tried to speak but all that came out was an inarticulate squeaky gargle. Hence, ‘articulate’ is the most appropriate answer.

‘Expression’ means something that you say that shows your opinions or feelings. The given sentence states that we can usefully distinguish four types of claims that have been traditionally made using the expression human nature. Hence, ‘expression’ is the most appropriate answer.

‘Moonless’ means the sky without moon. The given sentence states that it was past the mid-hour of the night, and was quite moon and dark. Hence, ‘moonless’ is the most appropriate answer.

‘Experienced in something’ means having the skill and knowledge to do something. The given sentence states that Rahul is experienced in coding. Hence, ‘experienced in’ is the most appropriate answer.

close the deal. ‘Close the Deal’ means to make an agreement ocial. The given sentence states that the contingent managed to make an agreement(close the deal) successfully. Hence, ‘close the deal’ is the most appropriate answer.

‘Scorching’ means very hot. The given sentence states that lemon is the need of the hour in very hot summers. Hence, ‘scorching’ is the most appropriate answer.

‘Rapt’ means giving complete attention, or showing complete involvement. The given sentence states that the narrator listened to him with rapt attention. Hence, ‘rapt’ is the most appropriate answer.

‘In advance’ means ahead in time. The given sentence states that he booked the tickets for the show in advance. Hence, ‘in advance’ is the most appropriate answer.

Blessed with’ means to have something that you feel is special or lucky. The given sentence states that Arun and his wife were blessed with a baby boy after 18 years of their marriage. Hence, ‘blessed with’ is the most appropriate answer.

‘Hung’ means to stay in the air in a way that is unpleasant or threatening. The given sentence states that a faint mist hung over the valley. Hence, ‘hung’ is the most appropriate answer

‘Deadly’ means causing or likely to cause death. The given sentence states that the deadly weapons which are easily available in the market are a big threat to the security of some nations. Hence, ‘deadly’ is the most appropriate answer.

‘Bookmarking’ means to mark or save something so that you can nd it easily again. The given sentence states that Kajol is one age-defying beauty and her sari collection is worth bookmarking. Hence, ‘bookmarking’ is the most appropriate answer

‘Strangely’ means in an unusual or surprising way. The given sentence states that the narrator felt strangely (surprisingly) elated at the news. Hence, ‘strangely’ is the most appropriate answer.

‘Hit the sack’ is an idiom that means to go to bed. The given sentence states that after a tiring day, the workers decided to go to bed to restore their energy. Hence, ‘hit the sack’ is the most appropriate answer.

‘Defer’ means to postpone. The given sentence states that the annual meeting of our club has been postponed till next month. Hence, ‘deferred’ is the most appropriate answer.