Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word FEIGN ........

English (CPO) Word Building (Antonyms & Synonyms)

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

FEIGN

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SSC CPO 13th Dec 2019 Shift-1

Hinder

Instruct

Foretell

Pretend

- Feign: To feign means to fake or pretend something. It's about giving a false appearance or impression.

- Option 1: Hinder: This means to create difficulties or obstacles, preventing progress or causing delay.

- Option 2: Instruct: This refers to directing or commanding someone to do something, often involving teaching.

- Option 3: Foretell: This means to predict or forecast something that will happen in the future.

- Option 4: Pretend: This means to act as if something is true when it is not, similar to feigning.

Your Answer: Option 4 - Pretend

- Answer: Pretend is indeed the most suitable synonym for feign, as both involve acting as if something is true when it isn't.

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