Obliterate or Oblitterate? CGL 2025
Five from the papers
Beat about (or around) the bush(Idiom) To avoid talking about the main topicSSC
Hit the nail on the head(Idiom) To say or do something exactly rightSSC
Spill the beans(Idiom) To tell a secret, often by accidentSSC
Bite the bullet(Idiom) To accept a difficult situation and deal with it bravelySSC
Under the weather(Idiom) Not feeling well; slightly illSSC
Three questions
1. Select the correct spelling of a word meaning 'to destroy or eliminate completely’ ? SSC CGL 2025
A. Obliterate B. Oblittarate C. Oblitterate D. Oblieterate
2. On that pleasant autumn day, I was accompanied________my daughter, Zenani. SSC Stenographer 2025
A. in B. by C. of D. for **Solutions :-**
3. **Benevolent** SSC CGL 2025
A. Philanthropic B. Kind C. Malignant D. Compassionate
Answers
1. A — * **Target Word (*obliterate*):** To destroy or remove something completely.
* **(A) Obliterate (Correct answer):** Correct spelling and meaning.
* **(B) Oblittarate / (C) Oblitterate:** Incorrect consonant and vowel patterns; **C** has an extra **t**.
* **(D) Oblieterate:** Incorrect vowel sequence.
2. B — **Rule: Fixed Preposition** — accompanied + **by**
* **Option B is correct:** “Accompanied by my daughter” means that my daughter was with me.
* **Other options:** “Accompanied in/of/for” are incorrect preposition combinations in this sentence.
3. C — * **Target Word (*Benevolent*):** Well-meaning, kind, and helpful.
* **(A) Philanthropic:** Generous and concerned with others’ welfare; a synonym.
* **(B) Kind:** Friendly, generous, and considerate; a synonym.
* **(C) Malignant (Correct/Antonym):** Evil or harmful in nature or effect; the opposite.
* **(D) Compassionate:** Showing sympathy and concern for others; a synonym.
One rule: Rule 3: Who vs. Whom vs. Which vs. That
First Understand the Difference