Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Empty

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SSC CGL 2022 Tier-I Official Paper (Held On : 08 Dec 2022 Shift 4)

Answer 1

The correct answer is 'vacant'.

Key Points

The given word 'Empty' means without meaning or value; containing nothing; not filled or occupied. (ख़ाली; जिसमें कुछ भी न हो)
- Example: He felt trapped in an empty marriage that he decided to divorce.
The marked option Vacant means not being used; empty; (of a place) not occupied. (जो इस्‍तेमाल में नहीं आ रहा; ख़ाली)
From the given meaning and example sentence, it is obvious that 'Empty' and 'Vacant' are synonyms.
Hence, the correct answer is option 2.

Additional Information

Let's look at the meaning of other words given in options:-
- Priceless - so precious that its value cannot be determined. (अमूल्य)
- Packed - (of a room, building, or other place) filled by a large number of people; very crowded. ((एक कमरे, भवन, या अन्य स्थान पर) बड़ी संख्या में लोगों द्वारा भरा हुआ; बहुत भीड़)
- Filled - cause (a space or container) to become full or almost full. (भरा हुआ)