Select the most appropriate synonym of the word 'Amend'.

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SSC CGL 2022 Tier-I Official Paper (Held On : 05 Dec 2022 Shift 2)

Answer 1

The correct answer is option 1), i.e., 'Rectify.'

Key Points

Let's look at the meaning of the given word:

Word Meaning

Amend to change the words of a text, especially a law or a legal document in order to improve or correct it. (सुधार करना)

Let's look at the meanings of the other given options:

Word	Meaning
Rectify	to correct something or make something right. (सुधारना)
Harm	physical or other injury or damage. (चोट)
Impair	to spoil something or make it weaker so that it is less effective. (किसी चीज को खराब या कमजोर करना ताकि वह कम प्रभावी हो)
Worsen	to become worse or to make something become worse. (बिगड़ना)