Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Zealous

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SSC CGL 2023 Tier-I Official Paper (Held On: 14 Jul 2023 Shift 1)

Answer 1

The correct answer is "enthusiastic."

Key Points

Let us understand the meaning of the given and the marked words:
- Zealous means having great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective. (किसी कारण या उद्देश्य की प्राप्ति के लिए अत्यधिक ऊर्जा या उत्साह होना)
  - Example: She was zealous about her job and worked tirelessly to achieve her goals.
- Enthusiastic means having or showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval. (तीव्र और उत्सुक आनंद, रुचि होना या दिखाना)
  - Example: He is very enthusiastic about his work.
Synonyms of Zealous include enthusiastic, passionate, fervent, ardent, and eager.
Thus, it can be concluded that the word "enthusiastic" is a synonym of the word "zealous."

Hence, the correct answer is option 1.
Additional Information

Option 2: Detached means aloof and objective, not influenced by personal feelings or interests. (अलग और उद्देश्यपूर्ण, व्यक्तिगत भावनाओं या रुचियों से प्रभावित नहीं)
Option 3: Apathetic means showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern. (कोई रुचि, उत्साह या चिंता न दिखाना या महसूस करना)
Option 4: Indifferent means having no particular interest or sympathy, unconcerned. (कोई विशेष रुचि या सहानुभूति न रखते हुए, बेपरवाह)