DIRECTIONS (Qs. 1-5) : In the following questions out of the
four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the
meaning of the given word.
(SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2010)
1. Luxuriant
(a) Luxury loving (b) Lovely
(c) Rich (d) Abundant
sol:(d) The word Luxuriant (Adjective) means : growing
thickly and strongly; rich in something that is pleasant
or beautiful; abundant
2. Cantankerous
(a) Cancerous (b) Ferocious
(c) Quarrelsome (d) Fissiparous
sol: (c) The word Cantankerous (Adjective) means : bad
tempered and always complaining.
Hence, the words cantankerous and quarrelsome are
synonymous.
3. Onus
(a) Sadness (b) Happiness
(c) Responsibility (d) Criticism
sol: (c) The word Onus (Noun) means : the responsibility for
something.
4. Derision
(a) Humiliation (b) Embarrassment
(c) Ridicule (d) Condemnation
sol: (c) The word Derision (Noun) means : rodicule; mockery;
a strong feeling that somebody/something is
ridiculous and not worth considering seriously.
5. Trite
(a) Commonplace (b) Clever
(c) Brief (d) Impudent
sol: (a) The word Trite (Adjective) means : dull and boring
because it has been expressed so many times before;
not original; banal; very ordinary and containing
nothing that is interesting or important.
Hence, the words trite and commonplace are
synonymous.
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 6–10) : In the following questions, out of the
four alternatives. Choose the one which best expresses the
meaning of the given word.
(SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2010)
6. Debacle
(a) Decline (b) Downfall
(c) Discomfiture (d) Degeneration
sol: (b) The word Debacle (Noun) means : an event or a situation
that is a suden or complete failure.
Hence, the words debacle and downfall are
synonymous.
7.(a) Banish (b) Belittle
(c) Beguile (d) Besiege
sol:(a) The word Ostracise (Verb) means : to refuse to let
somebody; a member of a social group: refuse, shun.
Hence the words banish and ostracise are
synonymous
8. Prophylactic
(a) Antagonistic (b) Toxic
(c) Preventive (d) Purgative
sol: (c) The word Prohylactic means : course of action used to
prevent a disease.
Hence, the words prophylactic and preventive are
synonymous
9. Coddle
(a) Huddle (b) Satisfy
(c) Protect (d) Cheat
sol: (b) The word Coddle (Verb) means: to treat somebody with
too much care and attention, pamper, cosset.
Hence, the words coddle and satisfy are synonymous
10. Flimsy
(a) Funny (b) Irrational
(c) Weak (d) Partisan
sol: (c) The word Flimsy (Ajective) means : badly made and
not strong enough: thin and easily torn.
Hence, the words flimsy and weak are synonymous.
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 11–15) : In the following questions, out of
the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the
meaning of the given word.
(SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2011)
11. Loquacious
(a) Talkative (b) Slow
(c) Content (d) Unclear
sol: (a) The word Loquacious (Adjective) means : talking a lot;
talkative. Option (a) is the right synonym while others
have different meanings.
12. Vindictive
(a) Imaginative (b) Accusative
(c) Spiteful (d) Aggressive
sol: (c) The word Vindictive (Adjective) means : trying to harm
or upset somebody or showing that you want to,
because you think that they have harmed you; spiteful;
revengeful. Option (c) spiteful is the correct synonym
as it means-having or showing a desire to harm, anger
or defeat someone
13. Inclement
(a) Selfish (b) Active
(c) Unfavourable (d) Inactive
sol: (c) The word Inclement (Adjective) means : not pleasant;
unfavourable; cold, wet etc.
14. Genial
(a) Cordial (b) Unselfish
(c) Careful (d) Specific
sol: (a) The word Genial (Adjective) means : friendly and
cheerful; affable; cordial
15. Accrue
(a) Accumulate (b) Accommodate
(c) Grow (d) Suffice
sol: (a) The word Accrue (Verb) means : to increase over a
period of time; to allow a sum of money or debts to grow over a period of time. Therefore grow in the correct nearest word.
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 16-20) : out of the four alternatives, choose
the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
(SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2011)
16. Barren
(a) Good (b) Wholesome
(c) Unproductive (d) Profitable
sol: (c) The word Barren (Adjective) means: not good enough
for plants to grow on it; infertile unproductive
17. Infamy
(a) Notoriety (b) Glory
(c) Integrity (d) Familiarity
sol: (a) The word Infamy (Noun) means: the state of being well
known for something bad or an evil act notoriety.
18. Intrepid
(a) Hesitant (b) Fearless
(c) Extrovert (d) Rash
sol: (b) The word Intrepid (Adjective) means : very brave not
afraid of danger or difficulties fearlessctive
19. Prodigal
(a) Exclusive (b) Productive
(c) Lavish (d) Carefree
sol: (c) The word Prodigal (Adjective) means : too willing to
spend money or waste time, energy or materials
extravagant lavish.
20. Perspicuous
(a) Relevant (b) Precise
(c) Brief (d) Clear
sol: (b) The word Perspicuous (Adjective) means precise clear
and accurated
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 21-25) : out of the four alternatives, choose
the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word as
your answer.
(SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2012)
21. Nexus
(a) Connection (b) Distance
(c) Deficit (d) Difference
sol:(a) The word Nexus (Noun) means : a complicated series
of connections between different things; connection.
22. Mammoth
(a) Straight (b) Huge
(c) Wild (d) Greedy
sol: (b) The word Mammoth (Adjective) means : extremely large;
huge.
23. Hyperbole
(a) Expansion (b) Imitation
(c) Decoration (d) Exaggeration
sol:(d) The word Hyperbole (Noun) means : a way of speaking
or writing that makes something sound better, more
exciting than it really is; exaggerationus.
24. Eulogy
(a) Apology (b) Address
(c) Speech (d) Praise
sol: (d) The word Eulogy (Noun) means : speech or piece of
writing praising somebody/something very much :
praise.
25. Menacingly
(a) Dangerously (b) Threateningly
(c) Harmfully (d) Hideously
sol: (b) The word Menacingly (Adverb) means : seeming likely
to cause you harm or danger; threateninglyctive
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 26-30) : In question nos. 161 to 165, out of
the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the
meaning of the given word and mark it in the Answer sheet.
(SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2012)
26. Annexure
(a) Retirement (b) Commencement
(c) Attachment (d) Development
sol: (c) The word Annexure (Noun) means : attachment;
appendix
27. Errand
(a) Energy (b) Task
(c) Mistake (d) Blunder
sol: (b) The word Errand (Noun) means : a job that you do for
somebody; task
28. Bequeath
(a) Give (b) Disclose
(c) Scold (d) Surround
sol: (a) The word Bequeath (Verb) means : pass something
on to someone else; give
29. Nonchalant
(a) Imaginary (b) Casual
(c) Neutral (d) Formal
sol:(b) The word Nonchalant (Adjective)
means : careless; indifferent; behaving in a calm and
relaxed way; casual
30. Forbearance
(a) Deliverance (b) Patience
(c) Extravagance (d) Relevance
sol: (b) The word Forbearance (Noun) means : patience; the
quality of being patient and sympathetic towards other
people
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 31-35): In the following questions, out of
the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the
meaning of the given word as your answer.
(SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2012)
31. Gaol
(a) Destination (b) Garden
(c) Jail (d) Bird
sol: (c) The word Gaol (Noun) means : a place for the
confinement of accused person; put someone in jail.
32. Loathing
(a) Warmth (b) Affectation
(c) Hatred (d) Affection
sol: (c) The word Loathing (Noun)
means : a strong feeling of hatred.
33. Pragmatic
(a) Intelligent (b) Wise
(c) Religious (d) Practical
sol: (d) The word Pragmatic (Adjective)
means : practical, busy; realistic; solving problems in
a practical and sensible way rather than by having
fixed ideas or theories
34. Notion
(a) Thought (b) Fact
(c) Truth (d) Hypothesis
sol: (a) The word Notion (Noun) means : belief; desire;
intention; thoughts.
35. Vivacious
(a) Poisonous (b) Energetic
(c) Tricky (d) Slow
sol: (b) The word Vivacious (Adjective) means : having a lively,
attractive personality; energetic.
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 36 - 40) : In the following questions out of
the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the
meaning of the given word.
(SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2012)
36. Vociferous
(a) Violent (b) Loud
(c) Secret (d) True
sol: (b) The meaning of word Vociferous (Adjective) is :
outspoken, blunt. Its synonym should be : Loud
37. Fictional
(a) Genuine (b) Authentic
(c) Fanciful (d) Real
sol:(c) The meaning of word Fictional (Adjective) is :
Imaginary, unreal, fabricated, mythical
Its synonym should be : fanciful
38. Trivial
(a) Crucial (b) Significant
(c) Vital (d) Ordinary
sol: (d) The meaning of word Trivial (Adjective) is : not
important.Its synonym should be : ordinary.
39. Impudent
(a) Vigilant (b) Astute
(c) Insolent (d) Arrogant
sol: (c) The meaning of word Impudent (Adjective) is :
not showing due respect for another person.
Insolent the correct synonym means to show a rude
and arrogant attitude
40. Pompous
(a) Pretentious (b) Supportive
(c) Demanding (d) Flashy
sol: (a) The meaning of word pompous (Adjective) is : self
Important.It's synonym should be : Pretentiouse
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 41-45) : out of the four alternatives, choose
the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
(SSC SI 2012)
41. Indiscriminate
(a) undifferentiated (b) instant
(c) sensible (d) discreet
sol:(a) The meaning of Indiscriminate (adj.) : random, chaotic
"Undifferentiated" best expresses the meaning of the
given word.
42. Literal
(a) verbatim (b) formal
(c) idealistic (d) outdated
sol: (a) The meaning of Literal (adj.): exact, real. Verbatim
means exactly the same words
43. Intricate
(a) puzzling (b) illusive
(c) complicated (d) assertive
sol: (c) The meaning of Intricate (adj.): complicated, elaborate.
"Complicated" word best expresses the meaning of
given word.
44. Expeditiously
(a) rudely (b) gently
(c) meekly (d) quickly
sol: (d) The meaning of Expeditiously (adverb) : actively,
intently. "Quickly" word best expresses the meaning
of given word.
45. Idiosyncrasies
(a) demands (b) needs
(c) ideologies (d) eccentricities
sol: (d) The meaning of idiosyncrasies (noun) : oddity, way of
doing something in an unusual way "Eccentricities"
word best expresses the meaning of given word
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 46 - 48) : Out of the four alternatives, choose
the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
(SSC CHSL 2012)
46. Apprise :
(a) Praise (b) Inform
(c) Conceal (d) Assess
sol:(b) Apprise means to inform someone.
47. Periodic :
(a) Infrequent (b) Continuous
(c) Occasional (d) Regular
sol:(d) Periodic means happening regularly over a period of
time
48. Gruesome :
(a) Sullen (b) Hideous
(c) Exhausting (d) Insulting
sol: (b) Gruesome means disgusting and therefore option (b)
is correct as 'hideous' means very usly or disgustinge.
DIRECTIONS (49-53) : In the following questions, out of the
four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the
meaning of the given word.
(SSC Sub. Ins. 2013)
49. Abnormal
(a) Unnatural (b) Aggressive
(c) Unique (d) Informal
sol: (a) The word Abnormal (Adjective) means: unusual,
irregular ; unnatural ; different from what is usual.
Look at the sentence :
They thought his behaviour was abnormal.
50. Venal
(a) Corrupt (b) Comprehensible
(c) Legible (d) Forgivable
sol: (a) The word Venal (Adjective) means : corrupt; prepared
to do dishonest or immoral thing in return for money.
Look at the sentence :
Venal leaders should be denied vote.
51. Conjurer
(a) Magician (b) Jester
(c) Performer (d) Trickster
sol: (a) The word Conjurer (Noun) means: a person who
performs magic tricks ; magician words.
52. Invoice
(a) Word (b) Sound
(c) Statement (d) Language
sol: (c) The word Invoice (Noun) means: list of goods that have
been sold ; bill ; statement
53. Ameliorate
(a) Improve (b) Degrade
(c) Motivate (d) Agree
sol: (a) The word Ameliorate (Verb) means: to make something
better; improve
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 54-55) : out of the four alternatives, choose
the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
(SSC CHSL 2013)
54. Wily
(a) Angry (b) Wise
(c) Stupid (d) Cunning
sol:(d) 'Wily' means 'cunning' which also means skillful or
clever.
55. Temerity
(a) Paucity (b) Verity
(c) Audacity (d) Simplicity
sol: (c) 'Audacity' best expresses the meaning of 'temerity'
which also means 'arrogance' or the quality of being
confident
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 56-58) : In question numbers, out of the four
alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning
of the given.
(SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2013)
56. Advocate:
(a) Predict (b) Pronounce
(c) Support (d) Determine
sol:(c) Advocate means to argue for or support a cause.
57. Preamble :
(a) Definition (b) Mediation
(c) Conclusion (d) Introduction
sol: (d) Preamble is a statement made at the beginning of
something.
58. Students are asked to collate for an important programme by
the principal.
(a) Assemble (b) Describe
(c) Narrate (d) Prescribe
sol: (a) Collate refers to, arranging in the correct order. Option
(a) assemble is the correct synonym.
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 59-61) : In questions below, out of the four
alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning
of the given word.
(SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2013)
59. Garrulous
(a) Talkative (b) Sedative
(c) Cocative (d) Positive
sol: (a) The word Garrulous (Adjective) means : talkative;
talking a lotrove
60. Tinsel
(a) Tinkle (b) Decoration
(c) Tin (d) Colourful
sol: (b) The word Tinsel (Noun/Adjective) means : strips of
shiny material like metal used as decorations.
61. Labyrinth
(a) Meandering (b) Rotating
(c) Pacing (d) Wriggling
sol: (a) The word Labyrinth (Noun) means : a place that has
many confusing path's or passage. The correct synonym
meandering that means, to have a lot of curves on a
path.
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 62-64): In these questions out of the four
alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning
of the given word.
(SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2013)
62. Citadel
(a) Metropolis (b) Mansion
(c) Fortress (d) Palace
sol: (c) The word Citadel (Noun) means : a castle on high
ground where people could go when the city was being
attacked, fortress.
63. Stern
(a) Lenient (b) Young
(c) Stem (d) Strict
sol: (d) The word Stern (Adjective) means : strict; harsh
serious and difficult.
64. Aberration
(a) Justification (b) Intensification
(c) Deviation (d) Rationality
sol:c) The word Aberration (Noun) means : deviation;
unusual action
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 65-67) : In the following questions, out of
the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the
meaning of the given word.
(SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2013)
65. Condone
(a) Forgive (b) Support
(c) Forget (d) Defend
sol (a) Condone and forgive are similar in meaning.
66. Analogy
(a) Difference (b) Comparison
(c) Addition (d) Deletion
sol: (b) Analogy denotes comparison.
67. Allure
(a) Extol (b) Excite
(c) Entice (d) Elicit
sol: (c) Allure and entice both denote provoking someone to
do something through (often false or exaggerated)
promises or persuasion.
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 68–70): Out of the four alternatives, choose
the one which best expresses the meaning of the given .
(SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2013)
68. Parsimony
(a) expenditure (b) bankruptcy
(c) bribery (d) miserliness
sol: (d) Parsimony means the quality of being very unwilling
to sperial money. option (d) expresses the correct
meaning
69. Tribulation
(a) palpitation (b) suffering
(c) weakness (d) stimulation
sol: (b) Tribulation means, unhapiness, pain or suffering.
70. The Prime Minister goes on the ramparts of the Red Fort to
hoist the National Flag.
(a) rompway (b) staircase
(c) parapet (d) scaffold
sol: (c) Ramparts and Parapet are synonymous and mean: a
low wall at the edge of a platform
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 71-73) : In questions below, out of the four
alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning
of the given word.
(SSC Multitasking 2013)
71. Barbaric
(a) Thorny (b) Uncivilized
(c) Premeditated (d) Barber’s
sol:(b) Barbaric means uncivilised.
72. Hurdle
(a) Suspicion (b) Throw
(c) Opposition (d) Obstacle
sol: (d) Hurdle means obstacle.
73. Deter
(a) To hinder (b) To neglect
(c) To disapprove (d) To differ
sol: (a) Deter means to hinderlised.
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 74-76): In question no. 95 to 97, out of the
four alternative, choose the one which best expresses the meaning
of the given word.
(SSC Multitasking 2014)
74. Disgrace
(a) Disrespect (b) Jealousy
(c) Disregard (d) Shame
sol: (d) Disgrace means a state of shame.
75. Striking
(a) Attractive (b) Violent
(c) Funny (d) Hateful
sol: (a) Striking means extraordinary, attractive.
76. Fiasco
(a) Festival (b) Failure
(c) Fortune (d) Feast
sol: (b) Fiasco means a complete failure.
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 77-79): Out of the four alternatives, choose
the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
(SSC CGL 2014)
77. Persist
(a) Resist (b) Leave
(c) Quit (d) Insist
sol: (d) 'Persist' means 'to insist'.
78. Eventually
(a) Previously (b) Briefly
(c) Finally (d) Successfully
sol: (c) 'Eventually' means 'finally.
79. Impeccable
(a) Remarkable (b) Unbelievable
(c) Flawless (d) Displeasing
sol: (c) 'Impeccable' means 'flawless'.
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 80-84) : In questions below, out of the four
alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning
of the given word and mark it in the Answer sheet.
(SSC Sub. Ins. 2014)
80. Scorn
(a) concise (b) despise
(c) bias (d) fierce
sol: (b) Scorn means contempt toward something.
81. Catastrophe
(a) tragedy (b) anger
(c) violence (d) hatred
sol: (a) Catastrophe means an event causing great and usually
sudden damage or suffering.
82. Abjure
(a) renounce (b) announce
(c) pronounce (d) denounce
sol: (a) Abjure means solemnly renounce.s'.
83. Assess
(a) overload (b) measure
(c) permit (d) enter
sol: (b) Assess means to get measure of.
84. Elastic
(a) free (b) liberal
(c) flexible (d) broad
sol: (c) Elastic means able to encompass much variety and
change; flexible and adaptable.
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 85-89) : In questions below, out of the four
alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning
of the given word.
(SSC CHSL 2014)
85. Persevere
(a) Fickle (b) Persist
(c) Constant (d) Polite
sol: (b) Persevere means continue in a course of action even
in the face of difficulty or with little or no indication of
success. Persist means continue in an opinion or
course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition.
86. Petition
(a) Rotation (b) Administration
(c) Appeal (d) Vocation
sol: (c) Petition means a formal written request, typically one
signed by many people, appealing to authority in
respect of a particular cause.
87. Proposition
(a) Intimation (b) Protestation
(c) Proposal (d) Invitation
sol: (c) Proposition means a plan or scheme proposed.
88. Vivacious
(a) Imaginary (b) Lively
(c) Perceptible (d) Languid
sol: (b) Vivacious means attractively lively and animated.
89. Sporadic
(a) Timely (b) Scattered
(c) Frequent (d) Irrelevant
sol: (b) Sporadic means occurring at irregular intervals or only
in a few places; scattered or isolated.
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 90-92): In the following Three Questions,
out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses
the meaning of the given word and mark it in the Answer Sheet.
(SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2015)
90. Devout
(a) Solemn (b) Loyal
(c) Dedicated (d) Pious
sol: (d) 'Devout' means deeply religious or pious.
91. Predilection
(a) Favour (b) Whim
(c) Prejudice (d) Preference
sol: (d) 'Predilection' means a predisposition in favour of
something; A strong liking; preference.
92. Effigy
(a) Dummy (b) Imagery
(c) Reflection (d) Organ
sol:(a) Effigy means a representation of a person (especially
in the form of sculpture); hence, dummy..
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 93-97) : In questions below out of the four
alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning
of the given word.
(SSC Sub. Ins. 2015)
93. Annihilate
(a) initiate (b) destroy
(c) solve (d) deduce
sol: (b) Annihilate means to destroy utterly
94. Quarry
(a) quest (b) denounce
(c) victim (d) quake
sol: (a) Quarry means a quest or pursuit for an object.
95. Interference
(a) honour (b) deference
(c) obstruction (d) fearful
sol: (c) Interference means act of interfering or obstructing
96. Verisimilitude
(a) festive (b) fantastic
(c) grotesque (d) authenticity
sol: (d) Verisimilitude means the state of being similar. Therefore,
authenticity is the correct meaning of verisimilitude.
97. Conjecture
(a) knowledge (b) guess
(c) truth (d) bias
sol: (b) Conjecture means an opinion or guess formed on the
basis of incomplete information.
DIRECTONS (Qs. 98-101) : In questions below, out of the four
alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning
of the given word.
(SSC CHSL 2015)
98. Pawn
(a) Scrounge (b) Hire
(c) Pledge (d) Sponge
sol: (c) Pawn as a noun means something given as security
for loan; a pleage or gaurantee. Therefore, Pledge
is the synonym of Pawn.
99. Maestro
(a) Admirer (b) Employee
(c) Novice (d) Genius
sol: (d) Maestro means a person who is an expert in a
particular sphere. Genius refers to an intelligent
person who possesses exceptional skill in a particular
area. Therefore genius is the synonym of maestre
100. Feeble
(a) Playful (b) Pretty
(c) Small (d) Weak
sol: (d) Feeble means lacking physical strength. Therefore,
weak is the correct synony in of Feeble.
101. Chastise
(a) Upbraid (b) Monitor
(c) Chase (d) Praise
sol: (a) Chastise means to rebuke or scold severely.
Upbraid means to find fault with someone or scold.
Therefore, upbraid is the synonym of chastise.
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 102-105) : Out of the four alternatives, choose
the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
(SSC CHSL 2015)
102. Vocation
(a) virtue (b) holiday
(c) break up (d) occupation
sol: (d) Vocation means the work in which a person is
employed or occupation. Therefore, occupation is the
synonym of vocation
103. Limpid
(a) ruffled (b) crippled
(c) lopsided (d) clear
sol: (d) Limpid means perfectly clear. Therefore, clear is the
correct synonym of Limpid.
104. Merge
(a) blend (b) meet
(c) mixture (d) contact
sol: (a) Merge means to blend or combine to form a single
entity. Therefore, blend is the correct synonym of
Merge.
105. Gourmet
(a) fussy (b) constant
(c) gastronome (d) praise
sol: (c) Gourmet means a connoisseur of good food. Whereas
Gastronome means a lover of good food. Therefore,
Gastronome is the synonym of Gourmet.
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 106-109): In questions, out of the four
alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning
of the given word.
(SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2015)
106. Board
(a) Frame (b) Lodging
(c) Food (d) Furniture
sol: (c) Board means daily meals that you pay for when you
are paying to stay at a hotel
107. Peruse
(a) Follow (b) Argue
(c) Reduce (d) Read
sol: (d) Peruse means examine or consider with attention and
in detail. "Please peruse this report at your leisure."
108. Spume
(a) foam (b) Lava
(c) poison (d) spit
sol: (a) Spume means bubbles that form on ocean waves. Lava,
poison and spit do not correspond to the given wordre."
109. Conscript (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2016)
(a) draftee (b) draw
(c) encircle (d) subscribe
sol: (a) Conscription, or drafting is the compulsory enlistment
of people in a national service
DIRECTONS : (Qs. 110-111) : In the following question, out of
the four alternatives, choose the word which best expresses the
meaning of the given word.
110. Profligate (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2016)
(a) Talkative (b) Intelligent
(c) Unconventional (d) Wasteful
sol: (d) Profligate means wasting money material foolishly
111. Forswear (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2016)
(a) Swear (b) Oath
(c) Abuse (d) Forsake
sol: (d) Forswear means to give up something option (d)
forsave is correct.
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 112-113) : In the following question, out of
the four alternatives, choose the word which best expresses the
meaning of the given word.
(SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2016)
112. Credulous
(a) Funny (b) Silly
(c) Innoccent (d) Gullible
sol: (d) Credulous- Having Or Showing Too Great A readiness
to believe things.
Gullible- easily persuaded to believe something.
113. Reassure
(a) Comfort (b) Console
(c) Inspire (d) Discourage
sol: (a) Reassure-make someone feel less afraid up set or
doubtful. Comfort- a person that makes you fell less upset
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 114-118) : In the following Five Questions.
Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses
the meaning of the given word and marl: it in the Answer Sheet.
(SSC Stenographer 2016)
114. Brutal
(a) Sympathetic (b) Compassionate
(c) Humane (d) Savage
sol: (d)Act of inhumanity.
115. Stroll
(a) Walk (b) Jog
(c) Trat (d) Gallop
sol:(a) Way of walking
116. Eternal
(a) Time being (b) Forever
(c) Temporary (d) Short term
sol: (b)longlasting,permanent effect
117. Adversity
(a) Familiarity (b) Misery
(c) Seniority (d) Spirituality
sol: (b)bad condition
118. Revel
(a) Reveal (b) Revert
(c) Make Merry (d) Glory
sol: (c)
four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the
meaning of the given word.
(SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2010)
1. Luxuriant
(a) Luxury loving (b) Lovely
(c) Rich (d) Abundant
sol:(d) The word Luxuriant (Adjective) means : growing
thickly and strongly; rich in something that is pleasant
or beautiful; abundant
2. Cantankerous
(a) Cancerous (b) Ferocious
(c) Quarrelsome (d) Fissiparous
sol: (c) The word Cantankerous (Adjective) means : bad
tempered and always complaining.
Hence, the words cantankerous and quarrelsome are
synonymous.
3. Onus
(a) Sadness (b) Happiness
(c) Responsibility (d) Criticism
sol: (c) The word Onus (Noun) means : the responsibility for
something.
4. Derision
(a) Humiliation (b) Embarrassment
(c) Ridicule (d) Condemnation
sol: (c) The word Derision (Noun) means : rodicule; mockery;
a strong feeling that somebody/something is
ridiculous and not worth considering seriously.
5. Trite
(a) Commonplace (b) Clever
(c) Brief (d) Impudent
sol: (a) The word Trite (Adjective) means : dull and boring
because it has been expressed so many times before;
not original; banal; very ordinary and containing
nothing that is interesting or important.
Hence, the words trite and commonplace are
synonymous.
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 6–10) : In the following questions, out of the
four alternatives. Choose the one which best expresses the
meaning of the given word.
(SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2010)
6. Debacle
(a) Decline (b) Downfall
(c) Discomfiture (d) Degeneration
sol: (b) The word Debacle (Noun) means : an event or a situation
that is a suden or complete failure.
Hence, the words debacle and downfall are
synonymous.
7.(a) Banish (b) Belittle
(c) Beguile (d) Besiege
sol:(a) The word Ostracise (Verb) means : to refuse to let
somebody; a member of a social group: refuse, shun.
Hence the words banish and ostracise are
synonymous
8. Prophylactic
(a) Antagonistic (b) Toxic
(c) Preventive (d) Purgative
sol: (c) The word Prohylactic means : course of action used to
prevent a disease.
Hence, the words prophylactic and preventive are
synonymous
9. Coddle
(a) Huddle (b) Satisfy
(c) Protect (d) Cheat
sol: (b) The word Coddle (Verb) means: to treat somebody with
too much care and attention, pamper, cosset.
Hence, the words coddle and satisfy are synonymous
10. Flimsy
(a) Funny (b) Irrational
(c) Weak (d) Partisan
sol: (c) The word Flimsy (Ajective) means : badly made and
not strong enough: thin and easily torn.
Hence, the words flimsy and weak are synonymous.
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 11–15) : In the following questions, out of
the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the
meaning of the given word.
(SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2011)
11. Loquacious
(a) Talkative (b) Slow
(c) Content (d) Unclear
sol: (a) The word Loquacious (Adjective) means : talking a lot;
talkative. Option (a) is the right synonym while others
have different meanings.
12. Vindictive
(a) Imaginative (b) Accusative
(c) Spiteful (d) Aggressive
sol: (c) The word Vindictive (Adjective) means : trying to harm
or upset somebody or showing that you want to,
because you think that they have harmed you; spiteful;
revengeful. Option (c) spiteful is the correct synonym
as it means-having or showing a desire to harm, anger
or defeat someone
13. Inclement
(a) Selfish (b) Active
(c) Unfavourable (d) Inactive
sol: (c) The word Inclement (Adjective) means : not pleasant;
unfavourable; cold, wet etc.
14. Genial
(a) Cordial (b) Unselfish
(c) Careful (d) Specific
sol: (a) The word Genial (Adjective) means : friendly and
cheerful; affable; cordial
15. Accrue
(a) Accumulate (b) Accommodate
(c) Grow (d) Suffice
sol: (a) The word Accrue (Verb) means : to increase over a
period of time; to allow a sum of money or debts to grow over a period of time. Therefore grow in the correct nearest word.
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 16-20) : out of the four alternatives, choose
the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
(SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2011)
16. Barren
(a) Good (b) Wholesome
(c) Unproductive (d) Profitable
sol: (c) The word Barren (Adjective) means: not good enough
for plants to grow on it; infertile unproductive
17. Infamy
(a) Notoriety (b) Glory
(c) Integrity (d) Familiarity
sol: (a) The word Infamy (Noun) means: the state of being well
known for something bad or an evil act notoriety.
18. Intrepid
(a) Hesitant (b) Fearless
(c) Extrovert (d) Rash
sol: (b) The word Intrepid (Adjective) means : very brave not
afraid of danger or difficulties fearlessctive
19. Prodigal
(a) Exclusive (b) Productive
(c) Lavish (d) Carefree
sol: (c) The word Prodigal (Adjective) means : too willing to
spend money or waste time, energy or materials
extravagant lavish.
20. Perspicuous
(a) Relevant (b) Precise
(c) Brief (d) Clear
sol: (b) The word Perspicuous (Adjective) means precise clear
and accurated
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 21-25) : out of the four alternatives, choose
the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word as
your answer.
(SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2012)
21. Nexus
(a) Connection (b) Distance
(c) Deficit (d) Difference
sol:(a) The word Nexus (Noun) means : a complicated series
of connections between different things; connection.
22. Mammoth
(a) Straight (b) Huge
(c) Wild (d) Greedy
sol: (b) The word Mammoth (Adjective) means : extremely large;
huge.
23. Hyperbole
(a) Expansion (b) Imitation
(c) Decoration (d) Exaggeration
sol:(d) The word Hyperbole (Noun) means : a way of speaking
or writing that makes something sound better, more
exciting than it really is; exaggerationus.
24. Eulogy
(a) Apology (b) Address
(c) Speech (d) Praise
sol: (d) The word Eulogy (Noun) means : speech or piece of
writing praising somebody/something very much :
praise.
25. Menacingly
(a) Dangerously (b) Threateningly
(c) Harmfully (d) Hideously
sol: (b) The word Menacingly (Adverb) means : seeming likely
to cause you harm or danger; threateninglyctive
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 26-30) : In question nos. 161 to 165, out of
the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the
meaning of the given word and mark it in the Answer sheet.
(SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2012)
26. Annexure
(a) Retirement (b) Commencement
(c) Attachment (d) Development
sol: (c) The word Annexure (Noun) means : attachment;
appendix
27. Errand
(a) Energy (b) Task
(c) Mistake (d) Blunder
sol: (b) The word Errand (Noun) means : a job that you do for
somebody; task
28. Bequeath
(a) Give (b) Disclose
(c) Scold (d) Surround
sol: (a) The word Bequeath (Verb) means : pass something
on to someone else; give
29. Nonchalant
(a) Imaginary (b) Casual
(c) Neutral (d) Formal
sol:(b) The word Nonchalant (Adjective)
means : careless; indifferent; behaving in a calm and
relaxed way; casual
30. Forbearance
(a) Deliverance (b) Patience
(c) Extravagance (d) Relevance
sol: (b) The word Forbearance (Noun) means : patience; the
quality of being patient and sympathetic towards other
people
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 31-35): In the following questions, out of
the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the
meaning of the given word as your answer.
(SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2012)
31. Gaol
(a) Destination (b) Garden
(c) Jail (d) Bird
sol: (c) The word Gaol (Noun) means : a place for the
confinement of accused person; put someone in jail.
32. Loathing
(a) Warmth (b) Affectation
(c) Hatred (d) Affection
sol: (c) The word Loathing (Noun)
means : a strong feeling of hatred.
33. Pragmatic
(a) Intelligent (b) Wise
(c) Religious (d) Practical
sol: (d) The word Pragmatic (Adjective)
means : practical, busy; realistic; solving problems in
a practical and sensible way rather than by having
fixed ideas or theories
34. Notion
(a) Thought (b) Fact
(c) Truth (d) Hypothesis
sol: (a) The word Notion (Noun) means : belief; desire;
intention; thoughts.
35. Vivacious
(a) Poisonous (b) Energetic
(c) Tricky (d) Slow
sol: (b) The word Vivacious (Adjective) means : having a lively,
attractive personality; energetic.
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 36 - 40) : In the following questions out of
the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the
meaning of the given word.
(SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2012)
36. Vociferous
(a) Violent (b) Loud
(c) Secret (d) True
sol: (b) The meaning of word Vociferous (Adjective) is :
outspoken, blunt. Its synonym should be : Loud
37. Fictional
(a) Genuine (b) Authentic
(c) Fanciful (d) Real
sol:(c) The meaning of word Fictional (Adjective) is :
Imaginary, unreal, fabricated, mythical
Its synonym should be : fanciful
38. Trivial
(a) Crucial (b) Significant
(c) Vital (d) Ordinary
sol: (d) The meaning of word Trivial (Adjective) is : not
important.Its synonym should be : ordinary.
39. Impudent
(a) Vigilant (b) Astute
(c) Insolent (d) Arrogant
sol: (c) The meaning of word Impudent (Adjective) is :
not showing due respect for another person.
Insolent the correct synonym means to show a rude
and arrogant attitude
40. Pompous
(a) Pretentious (b) Supportive
(c) Demanding (d) Flashy
sol: (a) The meaning of word pompous (Adjective) is : self
Important.It's synonym should be : Pretentiouse
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 41-45) : out of the four alternatives, choose
the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
(SSC SI 2012)
41. Indiscriminate
(a) undifferentiated (b) instant
(c) sensible (d) discreet
sol:(a) The meaning of Indiscriminate (adj.) : random, chaotic
"Undifferentiated" best expresses the meaning of the
given word.
42. Literal
(a) verbatim (b) formal
(c) idealistic (d) outdated
sol: (a) The meaning of Literal (adj.): exact, real. Verbatim
means exactly the same words
43. Intricate
(a) puzzling (b) illusive
(c) complicated (d) assertive
sol: (c) The meaning of Intricate (adj.): complicated, elaborate.
"Complicated" word best expresses the meaning of
given word.
44. Expeditiously
(a) rudely (b) gently
(c) meekly (d) quickly
sol: (d) The meaning of Expeditiously (adverb) : actively,
intently. "Quickly" word best expresses the meaning
of given word.
45. Idiosyncrasies
(a) demands (b) needs
(c) ideologies (d) eccentricities
sol: (d) The meaning of idiosyncrasies (noun) : oddity, way of
doing something in an unusual way "Eccentricities"
word best expresses the meaning of given word
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 46 - 48) : Out of the four alternatives, choose
the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
(SSC CHSL 2012)
46. Apprise :
(a) Praise (b) Inform
(c) Conceal (d) Assess
sol:(b) Apprise means to inform someone.
47. Periodic :
(a) Infrequent (b) Continuous
(c) Occasional (d) Regular
sol:(d) Periodic means happening regularly over a period of
time
48. Gruesome :
(a) Sullen (b) Hideous
(c) Exhausting (d) Insulting
sol: (b) Gruesome means disgusting and therefore option (b)
is correct as 'hideous' means very usly or disgustinge.
DIRECTIONS (49-53) : In the following questions, out of the
four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the
meaning of the given word.
(SSC Sub. Ins. 2013)
49. Abnormal
(a) Unnatural (b) Aggressive
(c) Unique (d) Informal
sol: (a) The word Abnormal (Adjective) means: unusual,
irregular ; unnatural ; different from what is usual.
Look at the sentence :
They thought his behaviour was abnormal.
50. Venal
(a) Corrupt (b) Comprehensible
(c) Legible (d) Forgivable
sol: (a) The word Venal (Adjective) means : corrupt; prepared
to do dishonest or immoral thing in return for money.
Look at the sentence :
Venal leaders should be denied vote.
51. Conjurer
(a) Magician (b) Jester
(c) Performer (d) Trickster
sol: (a) The word Conjurer (Noun) means: a person who
performs magic tricks ; magician words.
52. Invoice
(a) Word (b) Sound
(c) Statement (d) Language
sol: (c) The word Invoice (Noun) means: list of goods that have
been sold ; bill ; statement
53. Ameliorate
(a) Improve (b) Degrade
(c) Motivate (d) Agree
sol: (a) The word Ameliorate (Verb) means: to make something
better; improve
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 54-55) : out of the four alternatives, choose
the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
(SSC CHSL 2013)
54. Wily
(a) Angry (b) Wise
(c) Stupid (d) Cunning
sol:(d) 'Wily' means 'cunning' which also means skillful or
clever.
55. Temerity
(a) Paucity (b) Verity
(c) Audacity (d) Simplicity
sol: (c) 'Audacity' best expresses the meaning of 'temerity'
which also means 'arrogance' or the quality of being
confident
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 56-58) : In question numbers, out of the four
alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning
of the given.
(SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2013)
56. Advocate:
(a) Predict (b) Pronounce
(c) Support (d) Determine
sol:(c) Advocate means to argue for or support a cause.
57. Preamble :
(a) Definition (b) Mediation
(c) Conclusion (d) Introduction
sol: (d) Preamble is a statement made at the beginning of
something.
58. Students are asked to collate for an important programme by
the principal.
(a) Assemble (b) Describe
(c) Narrate (d) Prescribe
sol: (a) Collate refers to, arranging in the correct order. Option
(a) assemble is the correct synonym.
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 59-61) : In questions below, out of the four
alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning
of the given word.
(SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2013)
59. Garrulous
(a) Talkative (b) Sedative
(c) Cocative (d) Positive
sol: (a) The word Garrulous (Adjective) means : talkative;
talking a lotrove
60. Tinsel
(a) Tinkle (b) Decoration
(c) Tin (d) Colourful
sol: (b) The word Tinsel (Noun/Adjective) means : strips of
shiny material like metal used as decorations.
61. Labyrinth
(a) Meandering (b) Rotating
(c) Pacing (d) Wriggling
sol: (a) The word Labyrinth (Noun) means : a place that has
many confusing path's or passage. The correct synonym
meandering that means, to have a lot of curves on a
path.
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 62-64): In these questions out of the four
alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning
of the given word.
(SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2013)
62. Citadel
(a) Metropolis (b) Mansion
(c) Fortress (d) Palace
sol: (c) The word Citadel (Noun) means : a castle on high
ground where people could go when the city was being
attacked, fortress.
63. Stern
(a) Lenient (b) Young
(c) Stem (d) Strict
sol: (d) The word Stern (Adjective) means : strict; harsh
serious and difficult.
64. Aberration
(a) Justification (b) Intensification
(c) Deviation (d) Rationality
sol:c) The word Aberration (Noun) means : deviation;
unusual action
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 65-67) : In the following questions, out of
the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the
meaning of the given word.
(SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2013)
65. Condone
(a) Forgive (b) Support
(c) Forget (d) Defend
sol (a) Condone and forgive are similar in meaning.
66. Analogy
(a) Difference (b) Comparison
(c) Addition (d) Deletion
sol: (b) Analogy denotes comparison.
67. Allure
(a) Extol (b) Excite
(c) Entice (d) Elicit
sol: (c) Allure and entice both denote provoking someone to
do something through (often false or exaggerated)
promises or persuasion.
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 68–70): Out of the four alternatives, choose
the one which best expresses the meaning of the given .
(SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2013)
68. Parsimony
(a) expenditure (b) bankruptcy
(c) bribery (d) miserliness
sol: (d) Parsimony means the quality of being very unwilling
to sperial money. option (d) expresses the correct
meaning
69. Tribulation
(a) palpitation (b) suffering
(c) weakness (d) stimulation
sol: (b) Tribulation means, unhapiness, pain or suffering.
70. The Prime Minister goes on the ramparts of the Red Fort to
hoist the National Flag.
(a) rompway (b) staircase
(c) parapet (d) scaffold
sol: (c) Ramparts and Parapet are synonymous and mean: a
low wall at the edge of a platform
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 71-73) : In questions below, out of the four
alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning
of the given word.
(SSC Multitasking 2013)
71. Barbaric
(a) Thorny (b) Uncivilized
(c) Premeditated (d) Barber’s
sol:(b) Barbaric means uncivilised.
72. Hurdle
(a) Suspicion (b) Throw
(c) Opposition (d) Obstacle
sol: (d) Hurdle means obstacle.
73. Deter
(a) To hinder (b) To neglect
(c) To disapprove (d) To differ
sol: (a) Deter means to hinderlised.
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 74-76): In question no. 95 to 97, out of the
four alternative, choose the one which best expresses the meaning
of the given word.
(SSC Multitasking 2014)
74. Disgrace
(a) Disrespect (b) Jealousy
(c) Disregard (d) Shame
sol: (d) Disgrace means a state of shame.
75. Striking
(a) Attractive (b) Violent
(c) Funny (d) Hateful
sol: (a) Striking means extraordinary, attractive.
76. Fiasco
(a) Festival (b) Failure
(c) Fortune (d) Feast
sol: (b) Fiasco means a complete failure.
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 77-79): Out of the four alternatives, choose
the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
(SSC CGL 2014)
77. Persist
(a) Resist (b) Leave
(c) Quit (d) Insist
sol: (d) 'Persist' means 'to insist'.
78. Eventually
(a) Previously (b) Briefly
(c) Finally (d) Successfully
sol: (c) 'Eventually' means 'finally.
79. Impeccable
(a) Remarkable (b) Unbelievable
(c) Flawless (d) Displeasing
sol: (c) 'Impeccable' means 'flawless'.
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 80-84) : In questions below, out of the four
alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning
of the given word and mark it in the Answer sheet.
(SSC Sub. Ins. 2014)
80. Scorn
(a) concise (b) despise
(c) bias (d) fierce
sol: (b) Scorn means contempt toward something.
81. Catastrophe
(a) tragedy (b) anger
(c) violence (d) hatred
sol: (a) Catastrophe means an event causing great and usually
sudden damage or suffering.
82. Abjure
(a) renounce (b) announce
(c) pronounce (d) denounce
sol: (a) Abjure means solemnly renounce.s'.
83. Assess
(a) overload (b) measure
(c) permit (d) enter
sol: (b) Assess means to get measure of.
84. Elastic
(a) free (b) liberal
(c) flexible (d) broad
sol: (c) Elastic means able to encompass much variety and
change; flexible and adaptable.
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 85-89) : In questions below, out of the four
alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning
of the given word.
(SSC CHSL 2014)
85. Persevere
(a) Fickle (b) Persist
(c) Constant (d) Polite
sol: (b) Persevere means continue in a course of action even
in the face of difficulty or with little or no indication of
success. Persist means continue in an opinion or
course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition.
86. Petition
(a) Rotation (b) Administration
(c) Appeal (d) Vocation
sol: (c) Petition means a formal written request, typically one
signed by many people, appealing to authority in
respect of a particular cause.
87. Proposition
(a) Intimation (b) Protestation
(c) Proposal (d) Invitation
sol: (c) Proposition means a plan or scheme proposed.
88. Vivacious
(a) Imaginary (b) Lively
(c) Perceptible (d) Languid
sol: (b) Vivacious means attractively lively and animated.
89. Sporadic
(a) Timely (b) Scattered
(c) Frequent (d) Irrelevant
sol: (b) Sporadic means occurring at irregular intervals or only
in a few places; scattered or isolated.
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 90-92): In the following Three Questions,
out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses
the meaning of the given word and mark it in the Answer Sheet.
(SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2015)
90. Devout
(a) Solemn (b) Loyal
(c) Dedicated (d) Pious
sol: (d) 'Devout' means deeply religious or pious.
91. Predilection
(a) Favour (b) Whim
(c) Prejudice (d) Preference
sol: (d) 'Predilection' means a predisposition in favour of
something; A strong liking; preference.
92. Effigy
(a) Dummy (b) Imagery
(c) Reflection (d) Organ
sol:(a) Effigy means a representation of a person (especially
in the form of sculpture); hence, dummy..
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 93-97) : In questions below out of the four
alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning
of the given word.
(SSC Sub. Ins. 2015)
93. Annihilate
(a) initiate (b) destroy
(c) solve (d) deduce
sol: (b) Annihilate means to destroy utterly
94. Quarry
(a) quest (b) denounce
(c) victim (d) quake
sol: (a) Quarry means a quest or pursuit for an object.
95. Interference
(a) honour (b) deference
(c) obstruction (d) fearful
sol: (c) Interference means act of interfering or obstructing
96. Verisimilitude
(a) festive (b) fantastic
(c) grotesque (d) authenticity
sol: (d) Verisimilitude means the state of being similar. Therefore,
authenticity is the correct meaning of verisimilitude.
97. Conjecture
(a) knowledge (b) guess
(c) truth (d) bias
sol: (b) Conjecture means an opinion or guess formed on the
basis of incomplete information.
DIRECTONS (Qs. 98-101) : In questions below, out of the four
alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning
of the given word.
(SSC CHSL 2015)
98. Pawn
(a) Scrounge (b) Hire
(c) Pledge (d) Sponge
sol: (c) Pawn as a noun means something given as security
for loan; a pleage or gaurantee. Therefore, Pledge
is the synonym of Pawn.
99. Maestro
(a) Admirer (b) Employee
(c) Novice (d) Genius
sol: (d) Maestro means a person who is an expert in a
particular sphere. Genius refers to an intelligent
person who possesses exceptional skill in a particular
area. Therefore genius is the synonym of maestre
100. Feeble
(a) Playful (b) Pretty
(c) Small (d) Weak
sol: (d) Feeble means lacking physical strength. Therefore,
weak is the correct synony in of Feeble.
101. Chastise
(a) Upbraid (b) Monitor
(c) Chase (d) Praise
sol: (a) Chastise means to rebuke or scold severely.
Upbraid means to find fault with someone or scold.
Therefore, upbraid is the synonym of chastise.
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 102-105) : Out of the four alternatives, choose
the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
(SSC CHSL 2015)
102. Vocation
(a) virtue (b) holiday
(c) break up (d) occupation
sol: (d) Vocation means the work in which a person is
employed or occupation. Therefore, occupation is the
synonym of vocation
103. Limpid
(a) ruffled (b) crippled
(c) lopsided (d) clear
sol: (d) Limpid means perfectly clear. Therefore, clear is the
correct synonym of Limpid.
104. Merge
(a) blend (b) meet
(c) mixture (d) contact
sol: (a) Merge means to blend or combine to form a single
entity. Therefore, blend is the correct synonym of
Merge.
105. Gourmet
(a) fussy (b) constant
(c) gastronome (d) praise
sol: (c) Gourmet means a connoisseur of good food. Whereas
Gastronome means a lover of good food. Therefore,
Gastronome is the synonym of Gourmet.
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 106-109): In questions, out of the four
alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning
of the given word.
(SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2015)
106. Board
(a) Frame (b) Lodging
(c) Food (d) Furniture
sol: (c) Board means daily meals that you pay for when you
are paying to stay at a hotel
107. Peruse
(a) Follow (b) Argue
(c) Reduce (d) Read
sol: (d) Peruse means examine or consider with attention and
in detail. "Please peruse this report at your leisure."
108. Spume
(a) foam (b) Lava
(c) poison (d) spit
sol: (a) Spume means bubbles that form on ocean waves. Lava,
poison and spit do not correspond to the given wordre."
109. Conscript (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2016)
(a) draftee (b) draw
(c) encircle (d) subscribe
sol: (a) Conscription, or drafting is the compulsory enlistment
of people in a national service
DIRECTONS : (Qs. 110-111) : In the following question, out of
the four alternatives, choose the word which best expresses the
meaning of the given word.
110. Profligate (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2016)
(a) Talkative (b) Intelligent
(c) Unconventional (d) Wasteful
sol: (d) Profligate means wasting money material foolishly
111. Forswear (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2016)
(a) Swear (b) Oath
(c) Abuse (d) Forsake
sol: (d) Forswear means to give up something option (d)
forsave is correct.
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 112-113) : In the following question, out of
the four alternatives, choose the word which best expresses the
meaning of the given word.
(SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2016)
112. Credulous
(a) Funny (b) Silly
(c) Innoccent (d) Gullible
sol: (d) Credulous- Having Or Showing Too Great A readiness
to believe things.
Gullible- easily persuaded to believe something.
113. Reassure
(a) Comfort (b) Console
(c) Inspire (d) Discourage
sol: (a) Reassure-make someone feel less afraid up set or
doubtful. Comfort- a person that makes you fell less upset
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 114-118) : In the following Five Questions.
Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses
the meaning of the given word and marl: it in the Answer Sheet.
(SSC Stenographer 2016)
114. Brutal
(a) Sympathetic (b) Compassionate
(c) Humane (d) Savage
sol: (d)Act of inhumanity.
115. Stroll
(a) Walk (b) Jog
(c) Trat (d) Gallop
sol:(a) Way of walking
116. Eternal
(a) Time being (b) Forever
(c) Temporary (d) Short term
sol: (b)longlasting,permanent effect
117. Adversity
(a) Familiarity (b) Misery
(c) Seniority (d) Spirituality
sol: (b)bad condition
118. Revel
(a) Reveal (b) Revert
(c) Make Merry (d) Glory
sol: (c)