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English (CPO) Word Building (Antonyms & Synonyms)

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

He wanted to buy some books, but his purse did not permit that.

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SSC CPO 11th Nov 2022 Shift 1

warrant

patent

grant

tolerate

- In the sentence, "permit" refers to allowing or giving permission for something to happen.

- Option 1: Warrant - This means to justify or give reason for something, which is more about justification rather than permission.

- Option 2: Patent - A legal right or protection, often used in terms of inventions, doesn't match the meaning of allowing or permitting.

- Option 3: Grant - To allow or give something, often used interchangeably with "permit" in contexts relating to permission.

- Option 4: Tolerate - Means to allow or endure something but can imply reluctance, not directly the same as permit.

- The correct synonym for "permit" in this context is grant.

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