Select the most appropriate synonym of the bracketed word in the following sentence to fill in the blank.

The playwright borrowed the ________ (crux) of plot from Shakespeare.

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SSC CHSL Exam 2023 Tier-I Official Paper (Held On: 14 Aug, 2023 Shift 1)

Answer 1

The correct answer is: Essence

Key Points

Crux means the most important or essential part of something. (किसी चीज़ का सबसे महत्वपूर्ण या आवश्यक भाग)
- Example: The crux of the matter is that communication is key.
Marked option Essence means the intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something. (किसी चीज़ की आंतरिक प्रकृति या अपरिहार्य गुण)
- Example: The essence of the story is the relationship between the two main characters.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 3.

Additional Information

Peel means to remove the outer layer of something. (किसी चीज़ की बाहरी परत को हटाना)
Subsistence means the minimum amount of resources needed for survival. (जीवित रहने के लिए आवश्यक संसाधनों की न्यूनतम मात्रा)
Blueprint means a detailed plan or design. (एक विस्तृत योजना या डिज़ाइन)