Select the option that can be used as a one word substitute for the underlined group of words Shyloc...........

English Language (CHSL) One Word Substitution

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined group of words.

Shylock was a cut-throat and was known as someone who was only interested in the amount of money that he could get from a

situation.

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SSC CHSL 1st June 2022 Shift-3

Selfish

Greedy

Meddlesome

Mercenary

- Shylock was a cut-throat and was known as someone who was only interested in the amount of money that he could get from a situation.

This describes a person driven by financial gain.

- Option 1: Selfish

Someone who is only concerned with their own needs.

- Option 2: Greedy

Someone with an intense and selfish desire for something, especially wealth or power.

- Option 3: Meddlesome

Someone who likes to interfere in others' affairs, not related to financial interest.

- Option 4: Mercenary

Someone who is primarily concerned with making money at the expense of ethics.

- Correct Answer: Option 2 - Greedy

This word captures the idea of being driven by money.

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