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WBCS Preliminary Examination 2015 — General Studies · Question 24 of 200

Q24
EnglishVocabulary: Meaning, Synonyms & Antonyms
A stoic person can:
  1. a.Entice
  2. b.Endure
  3. c.Excite
  4. d.Enable

Answer: (B) Endure

A 'stoic' person is one who endures pain, hardship, or difficulty without showing emotion or complaining — they bear suffering patiently. This quality comes from the Stoic philosophical tradition of ancient Greece, which emphasised rational self-control.