SSC English Topic Wise Previous Year Solved Papers – Synonyms
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SSC English Previous Year Question Papers Mathematics Reasoning General Awareness
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
2. Cantankerous
(a) Cancerous
(b) Ferocious
(c) Quarrelsome
(d) Fissiparous
3. Onus
(a) Sadness
(b) Happiness
(c) Responsibility
(d) Criticism
4. Derision
(a) Humiliation
(b) Embarrassment
(c) Ridicule
(d) Condemnation
5. Trite
(a) Commonplace
(b) Clever
(c) Brief
(d)Impudent
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
7. Ostracise
(a) Banish
(b) Belittle
(c) Beguile
(d) Besiege
8. Prophylactic
(a) Antagonistic
(b) Toxic
(c) Preventive
(d) Purgative
9. Coddle
(a) Huddle
(b) Satisfy
(c) Protect
(d) Cheat
10. Flimsy
(a) Funny
(b) Irrational
(c) Weak
(d) Partisan
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
12. Vindictive
(a) Imaginative
(b) Accusative
(c) Spiteful
(d) Aggressive
13. Inclement
(a) Selfish
(b) Active
(c) Unfavourable
(d) Inactive
14. Genial
(a) Cordial
(b) Unselfish
(c) Careful
(d) Specific
15. Accrue
(a) Accumulate
(b) Accommodate
(c) Grow
(d) Suffice
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 16-20) : 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. 2011)
16. Barren
(a) Good
(b) Wholesome
(c) Unproductive
(d) Profitable
17. Infamy
(a) Notoriety
(b) Glory
(c) Integrity
(d) Familiarity
18. Intrepid
(a) Hesitant
(b) Fearless
(c) Extrovert
(d) Rash
19. Prodigal
(a) Exclusive
(b) Productive
(c) Lavish
(d) Carefree
20. Perspicuous
(a) Relevant
(b) Precise
(c) Brief
(d) Clear
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 21-25): 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)
21. Nexus
(a) Connection
(b) Distance
(c) Deficit
(d) Difference
22. Mammoth
(a) Straight
(b) Huge
(c) Wild
(d) Greedy
23. Hyperbole
(a) Expansion
(b) Imitation
(c) Decoration
(d) Exaggeration
24. Eulogy
(a) Apology
(b) Address
(c) Speech
(d) Praise
25. Menacingly
(a) Dangerously
(b)Threateningly
(c) Harmfully
(d) Hideously
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 26-30): 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)
26. Annexure
(a) Retirement
(b) Commencement
(c) Attachment
(d) Development
27. Errand
(a) Energy
(b) Task
(c) Mistake
(d) Blunder
28. Bequeath
(a) Give
(b) Disclose
(c) Scold
(d) Surround
29. Nonchalant
(a) Imaginary
(b) Casual
(c) Neutral
(d) Formal
30. Forbearance
(a) Deliverance
(b) Patience
(c) Extravagance
(d) Relevance
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
32. Loathing
(a) Warmth
(b) Affectation
(c) Hatred
(d) Affection
33. Pragmatic
(a) Intelligent
(b) Wise
(c) Religious
(d) Practical
34. Notion
(a) Thought
(b) Fact
(c) Truth
(d) Hypothesis
35. Vivacious
(a) Poisonous
(b) Energetic
(c) Tricky
(d) Slow
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
37. Fictional
(a) Genuine
(b) Authentic
(c) Fanciful
(d) Real
38. Trivial
(a) Crucial
(b) Significant
(c) Vital
(d) Ordinary
39. Impudent
(a) Vigilant
(b) Astute
(c) Insolent
(d) Arrogant
40. Pompous
(a) Pretentious
(b) Supportive
(c) Demanding
(d) Flashy
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 41-45) : In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the meaning of the given word. one which best expresses the (SSC SI 2012)
41. Indiscriminate
(a) Undifferentiated
(b)Instant
(c) Sensible
(d) Discreet
42. Literal
(a) Verbatim
(b) Formal
(c) Idealistic
(d) Outdated
43. Intricate
(a) Puzzling
(b) Illusive
(c) Complicated
(d) Assertive
44. Expeditiously
(a) Rudely
(b) Gently
(c) Meekly
(d) Quickly
45. Idiosyncrasies
(a) Demands
(b) needs
(c) Ideologies
(d) Eccentricities
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 46 – 48): In the following questions, 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
47. Periodic:
(a) Infrequent
(b) Continuous
(c) Occasional
(d) Regular
48. Gruesome:
(a) Sullen
(b) Hideous
(c) Exhausting
(d) Insulting
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
50. Venal
(a) Corrupt
(b) Comprehensible
(c) Legible
(d) Forgivable
51. Conjurer
(a) Magician
(b) Jester
(c) Performer
(d) Trickster
52. Invoice
(a) Word
(b) Sound
(c) Statement
(d) Language
53. Ameliorate
(a) Improve
(b) Degrade
(c) Motivate
(d) Agree
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 54-55) : In thefollowing questions, 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
55. Temerity
(a) Paucity
(b) Verity
(c) Audacity
(d) Simplicity
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 56-58) : In the following question 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
57. Preamble:
(a) Definition
(b) Mediation
(c) Conclusion
(d) Introduction
58. Students are asked to collate for an important programme by the principal,
(a) Assemble
(b) Describe
(c) Narrate
(d) Prescribe
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 59-61): In the following 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
60.Tinsel
(a) Tinkle
(b) Decoration
(c) Tin
(d) Colourful
61.Labyrinth
(a) Meandering
(b) Rotating
(c) Pacing
(d) Wriggling
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
63. Stern
(a) Lenient
(b) Young
(c) Stem
(d) Strict
64. Aberration
(a) Justification
(b) Intensification
(c) Deviation
(d) Rationality
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
66. Analogy
(a) Difference
(b) Comparison
(c) Addition
(d) Deletion
67. Allure
(a) Extol
(b) Excite
(c) Entice
(d) Elicit
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 68-70): In the following questions, 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
69. Tribulation
(a) Palpitation
(b) Suffering
(c) Weakness
(d) Stimulation
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
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 71-73): In the following 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
72. Hurdle
(a) Suspicion
(b) Throw
(c) Opposition
(d) Obstacle
73. Deter
(a) To hinder
(b) To neglect
(c) To disapprove
(d) To differ
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 74-76): In the following question, 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
75.Striking
(a) Attractive
(b) Violent
(c) Funny
(d) Hateful
76.Fiasco
(a) Festival
(b) Failure
(c) Fortune
(d) Feast
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 77-79): In the following questions, 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
78. Eventually
(a) Previously
(b) Briefly
(c) Finally
(d) Successfully
79. Impeccable
(a) Remarkable
(b) Unbelievable
(c) Flawless
(d) Displeasing
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 80-84) : In the following questions below, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.(SSC Sub. Ins. 2014)
80. Scorn
(a) Concise
(b) Despise
(c) Bias
(d) Fierce
81. Catastrophe
(a) Tragedy
(b) Anger
(c) Violence
(d) Hatred
82. Abjure
(a) Renounce
(b) Announce
(c) Pronounce
(d) Denounce
83. Assess
(a) Overload
(b) Measure
(c) Permit
(d) Enter
84. Elastic
(a) Free
(b) Liberal
(c) Flexible
(d) Broad
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 85-89) : In the following 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
86. Petition
(a) Rotation
(b) Administration
(c) Appeal
(d) Vocation
87. Proposition
(a) Intimation
(b) Protestation
(c) Proposal
(d) Invitation
88. Vivacious
(a) Imaginary
(b) Lively
(c) Perceptible
(d) Languid
89. Sporadic
(a) Timely
(b) Scattered
(c) Frequent
(d) Irrelevant
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.(SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2015)
90. Devout
(a) Solemn
(b) Loyal
(c) Dedicated
(d) Pious
91. Predilection
(a) Favour
(b) Whim
(c) Prejudice
(d) Preference
92. Effigy
(a) Dummy
(b) Imagery
(c) Reflection
(d) Organ
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 93-97) : In the following 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
94. Quarry
(a) Quest
(b) Denounce
(c) Inlem
(d) Quake
95. Interference
(a) Honour
(b) Deference
(c) Obstruction
(d) Fearful
96. Verisimilitude
(a) Festive
(b) Fantastic
(c) Grotesque
(d) Authenticity
97. Conjecture
(a) Knowledge
(b) Guess
(c) Truth
(d) Bias
DIRECTONS (Qs. 98-101): In the following 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
99. Maestro
(a) Admirer
(b) Employee
(c) Novice
(d) Genius
100. Feeble
(a) Playful
(b) Pretty
(c) Small
(d) Weak
101. Chastise
(a) Upbraid
(b) Monitor
(c) Chase
(d) Praise
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 102-105): In the following questions, 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
103. Limpid
(a) Ruffled
(b) Crippled
(c) Lopsided
(d) Clear
104. Merge
(a) Blend
(b) Meet
(c) Mixture
(d) Contact
105. Gourmet
(a) Fussy
(b) Constant
(c) Gastronome
(d) Praise
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 106-109): 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. 2015)
106. Board
(a) Frame
(b) Lodging
(c) Food
(d) Furniture
107. Peruse
(a) Follow
(b) Argue
(c) Reduce
(d) Read
108. Spume
(a) Foam
(b) Lava
(c) Poison
(d) Spit
109. Conscript (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2016)
(a) Draftee
(b) Draw
(c) Encircle
(d) Subscribe
DIRECTONS : (Qs. 110-111): In the following questions, 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
111. Forswear (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2016)
(a) Swear
(b) Oath
(c) Abuse
(d) Forsake
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 112-113): In the following questions, 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) Innocent
(d) Gullible
113. Reassure
(a) Comfort
(b) Console
(c) Inspire
(d) Discourage
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. (SSC Stenographer 2016)
114. Brutal
(a) Sympathetic
(b) Compassionate
(c) Humane
(d) Savage
115. Stroll
(a) Walk
(b) Jog
(c) Trat
(d) Gallop
116. Eternal
(a) Time being
(b) Forever
(c) Temporary
(d) Short term
117. Adversity
(a) Familiarity
(b) Misery
(c) Seniority
(d) Spirituality
118. Revel
(a) Reveal
(b) Revert
(c) Make Merry
(d) Glory
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 119-120): In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given.(SSC CGL 2017 set-1)
119. Opulent
(a) Fake
(b) Gloomy
(c) Rich
(d) Selfish
120. Morose
(a) Flatter
(b) Gloomy
(c) Friendly
(d) Savvy
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 121-122): In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given.(SSC CGL 2017 set-2)
121. Frivolous
(a) Captious
(b) Wise
(c) Puerile
(d) Spiritual
122. Petrify
(a) Adorn
(b) Calm
(c) Curious
(d) Harden
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 123-124): In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given.(SSC CGL 2017 set-3)
123. Mellifluous
(a) Shiver
(b) Frank
(c) Immoral
(d) Dulcet
124. Dodge
(a) Soften
(b) Order
(c) Avoid
(d) Chaotic
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 125-126): In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given.(SSC CGL 2017 set-4)
125. Eloquent
(a) Fluent
(b) Ignorant
(c) Rude
(d) Significant
126. Nefarious
(a) Iniquitous
(b) Purposeful
(c) Suspicious
(d) Virtuous
127. Select the synonym of
To subsume (SSC CHSL 2017)
(a) To bate
(b) To obviate
(c) To preclude
(d) To incorporate
128. Select the synonym of
To lash (SSC CHSL 2017)
(a) To endear
(b) To fondle
(c) To chastise
(d) To snuggle
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 129 -133): In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given.(SSC Sub. Insp. 2017)
129. Amateur
(a) Timid
(b) Beginner
(c) Weary
(d) Dispirited
130. Gumption
(a) Acumen
(b) Starry
(c) Futile
(d) Fallow
131. Laconic
(a) Shrewd
(b) Whim
(c) Climax
(d) Concise
132. Veledictory
(a) Hesitant
(b) Terminal
(c) Ridicule
(d) Deception
133. Denouement
(a) Climax
(b) Systematic
(c) Improper
(d) Glorious
DIRECTIONS (134 -138): In the following question, out of the the four given alternatives, select the one which best express meaning of the given word.(SSC Steno. 2017)
134. Distinct
(a) Obscure
(b) Similar
(c) Clear
(d) Vague
135. Condemn
(a) Approve
(b) Laud
(c) Belittle
(d) Commend
136. Dingy
(a) Pure
(b) Sterile
(c) Immaculate
(d) Drab
137. Clever
(a) Clear
(b) Cunning
(c) Foolish
(d) Intelligent
138. Constant
(a) Changing
(b) Flowing
(c) Moving
(d) Fixed
DIRECTIONS (139 -141): In the following questions, Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.(SSC MTS 2017)
139. Exactly
(a) Different
(b)Precisely
(c) Similar
(d) Same
140. Answer
(a) Response
(b) Speak
(c) Question
(d) React
141. Pain
(a) Comfort
(b) Vibration
(c) Ache
(d) Throb
Hints & Solutions
1. (d)
The word Luxuriant (Adjective) means : growing thickly and strongly, rich in something that is pleasant or beautiful; abundant.
2. (c)
The word Cantankerous (Adjective) means : bad tempered and always complaining. Hence, the words cantankerous and quarrelsome are synonymous.
3. (c)
The word Onus (Noun) means : the responsibility for something.
4. (c)
The word Derision (Noun) means: ridicule; mockery; a strong feeling that somebody/something is ridiculous and not worth considering seriously.
5. (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.
6. (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)
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. (c)
The word Prohylactic means: course of action used toprevent a disease. Hence, the words piophylactic and preventive are synonymous.
9. (b)
The word Coddle (Verb) means: to neat somebody with too much care and attention, pamper, cosset.Hence, the words coddle and satisfy are synonymous.
10. (c)
The word Flimsy (Adjective) means : badly made and not strong enough: thin and easily torn.Hence, the words flimsy and weak are synonymous.
11. (a)
The word Loquacious (Adjective) means: talking a lot;talkative. Option (a) is the right synonym while others have different meanings.
12. (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. (c)
The word Inclement (Adjective) means: not pleasant; unfavourable; cold, wet etc.
14. (a)
The word Genial (Adjective) means : friendly and cheerful; affable; cordial.
15. (c)
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.
16. (c)
The word Barren (Adjective) means: not good enough for plants to grow on it; infertile unproductive.
17. (a)
The word Infamy (Noun) means: the state of being well known for something bad or an evil act notoriety.
18. (b)
The word Intrepid (Adjective) means: very brave not afraid of danger or difficulties fearless.
19. (c)
The word Prodigal (Adjective) means: too willing to spend money or waste time, energy or materials extravagant lavish.
20. (b)
The word Perspicuous (Adjective) means precise clear and accurate.
21. (a)
The word Nexus (Noun) means : a complicated series of connections between different things; connection.
22. (b)
The word Mammoth (Adjective) means: extremely large; huge.
23. (d)
The word Hyperbole (Noun) means : a way of speaking or writing that makes something sound better, more exciting than it really is; exaggeration.
24. (d)
The word Eulogy (Noun) means : speech or piece of writing praising somebody/something very much : praise.
25. (b)
The word Menacingly (Adverb) means: seeming likely to cause you harm or danger; threateningly.
26. (c)
The word Annexure (Noun) means : attachment; appendix
27. (b)
The word Errand (Noun) means: a job that you do for somebody; task
28. (a)
The word Bequeath (Verb) means : pass something on to someone else; give
29. (b)
The word Nonchalant (Adjective) means : careless; indifferent; behaving in a calm and relaxed way; casual.
30. (b)
The word Forbearance (Noun) means: patience; the quality of being patient and sympathetic towards other people.
31. (c)
The word Gaol (Noun) means : a place for the confinement of accused person; put someone in jail.
32. (c)
The word Loathing (Noun) means: a strong feeling of hatred.
33. (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. (a)
The word Notion (Noun) means : belief; desire; intention; thought.
35. (b)
The word Vivacious (Adjective) means: having a lively, attractive personality; energetic.
36. (b)
The meaning of word Vociferous (Adjective) is: outspoken, blunt. Its synonym should be : Loud.
37. (c)
The meaning of word Fictional (Adjective) is :Imaginary, unreal, fabricated, mythical
Its synonym should be : fanciful
38. (d)
The meaning of word Trivial (Adjective) is : not important.
Its synonym should be : ordinary.
39. (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.
It’s synonyms should be : Insolent.
40. (a)
The meaning of word pompous (Adjective) is : self Important.
It’s synonym should be : Pretentious.
41. (a)
The meaning of Indiscriminate (adj.): random, chaotic
“Undifferentiated” best expresses the meaning of the given word.
42. (a)
The meaning of Literal (adj.): exact, real. “Verbatim”
means exactly the same words.
43. (c)
The meaning of Intricate (adj.): complicated, elaborate.
“Complicated” word best expresses the meaning of given word.
44. (d)
The meaning of Expeditiously (adverb) : actively,intently. “Quickly” word best expresses the meaning of given word.
45. (d)
The meaning of idiosyncrasies (noun): oddity, way of doing something in an unusual way “Eccentricities” word best expresses the meaning of given word.
46. (b)
Apprise means to inform someone.
47. (d)
Periodic means happening regularly over a period of time.
48. (b)
Gruesome means disgusting and therefore option (b) is correct as ‘hideous’ means very ugly or disgusting.
49. (a)
The word Abnormal (Adjective) means: unusual, irregular; unnatural; different from what is usual. Look at the sentence:
They thought his behavior was abnormal.
50. (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. (a)
The word Conjurer (Noun) means: a person who performs magic tricks; magician.
52. (c)
The word Invoice (Noun) means: list of goods that have been sold ; bill; statement.
53. (a)
The word Ameliorate (Verb) means: to make something ‘ better; improve.
54. (d)
‘Wily means ‘cunning’ which also means skillful or clever.
55. (c)
‘Audacity’ best expresses the meaning of ‘temerity’ which also means ‘arrogance’ or the quality of being confident.
56. (c)
Advocate means to argue for or support a cause.
57. (d)
Preamble is a statement made at the beginning of something.
58. (a)
Collate refers to, arranging in the correct order. Option (a) assemble is the correct synonym.
59. (a)
The word Garrulous (Adjective) means : talkative; talking a lot.
60. (b)
The word Tinsel (Noun/Adjective) means : strips of shiny material like metal used as decorations.
61. (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.
62. (c)
The word Citadel (Noun) means : a castle on high ground where people could go when the city was being attacked, fortress.
63. (d)
The word Stern (Adjective) means : strict; harsh serious and difficult.
64. (c)
The word Aberration (Noun) means : deviation; unusual action.
65. (a)
Condone and forgive are similar in meaning.
66. (b)
Analogy denotes comparison.
67. (c)
Allure and entice both denote provoking someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion.
68. (d)
Parsimony means the quality of being very unwilling to sperial money, option (d) expresses the correct meaning.
69. (b)
Tribulation means, unhappiness, pain or suffering.
70. (c)
Ramparts and Parapet are synonymous and mean: a low wall at the edge of a platform
71. (b)
Barbaric means uncivilized
72. (d)
Hurdle means obstacle
73. (a)
Deter means to hinder
74. (d)
Disgrace means a state of shame.
75. (a)
Striking means extraordinary, attractive.
76. (b)
Fiasco means a complete failure.
77. (d)
‘Persist’ means ‘to insist’.
78. (c)
‘Eventually means ‘finally’.
79. (c)
‘Impeccable’ means ‘flawless’.
80. (b)
Scorn means contempt toward something.
81. (a)
Catastrophe means an event causing great and usually sudden damage or suffering.
82. (a)
Abjure means solemnly renounce.
83. (b)
Assess means to get measure of.
84. (c)
Elastic means able to encompass much variety and change; flexible and adaptable.
85. (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. (c)
Petition means a formal written request, typically one signed by many people, appealing to authority in respect of a particular cause.
87. (c)
Proposition means a plan or scheme proposed.
88. (b)
Vivacious means attractively lively and animated.
89. (b)
Sporadic means occurring at irregular intervals or only in a few places; scattered or isolated.
90. (d)
‘Devout’ means deeply religious or pious.
91. (d)
‘Predilection’ means a predisposition in favour of something; A strong liking; preference.
92. (a)
Effigy means a representation of a person (especially in the form of sculpture); hence, dummy.
93. (b)
Annihilate means to destroy utterly.
94. (a)
Quarry means a quest or pursuit for an object.
95. (c)
Interference means act of interfering or obstructing.
96. (d)
Verisimilitude means the state of being similar. Therefore, authenticity is the correct meaning of verisimilitude.
97. (b)
Conjecture means an opinion or guess formed on the basis of incomplete information.
98. (c)
Pawn as a noun means something given as security for loan; a pledge or guarantee. Therefore, ‘Pledge’ is the synonym of ‘Pawn’.
99. (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. (d)
‘Feeble’ means lacking physical strength. Therefore, ‘weak’ is the correct synonym in of ‘Feeble.
101. (a)
‘Chastise’ means to rebuke or scold severely.
‘Upbraid’ means to find fault with someone or scold. Therefore, ‘upbraid’ is the synonym of ‘chastise.
102. (d)
‘Vocation’ means the work in which a person is employed or occupation. Therefore, occupation is the synonym of vocation.
103. (d)
‘Limpid’means perfectly clear. Therefore, clear is the correct synonym of Limpid.
104. (a)
‘Merge’ means to blend or combine to form a single entity. Therefore, blend is the correct synonym of Merge.
105. (c)
‘Gourmet’ means a connoisseur of good food. Whereas Gastronome means a lover of good food. Therefore, ‘Gastronome’ is the synonym of ‘Gourmet’.
106. (c)
Board means daily meals that you pay for when you are paying to stay at a hotel.
107. (d)
Peruse means examine or consider with attention and in detail. “Please peruse this report at your leisure.”
108. (a)
Spume means bubbles that form on ocean waves. Lava, poison and spit do not correspond to the given word.
109. (a)
Conscription, or drafting is the compulsory enlistment of people in a national service.
110. (d)
Profligate means wasting money material foolishly.
111. (d)
Forswear means to give up something option (d) forsake is correct.
112. (d)
Credulous- Having Or Showing Too Great A readiness to believe things.
Gullible- easily persuaded to believe something.
113. (a)
Reassure-make someone feel less afraid up set or doubtful
Comfort- a person that makes you fell less upset
114. (d)
Brutal means cruel and Savage too means the same.
115. (a)
‘Stroll’means a lazy walk.
116. (b)
‘Eternal’ means endless, without pause, limeless and dateless etc. Hence, ‘Forever’ is the correct synonym.
117. (b)
‘Adversity’means bad luck on misfortune, therefore, ‘misery’ is the correct synonym.
118. (c)
‘Revel’ means celebration and festivity etc., hence,
‘Make merry’ is the correct synonym.
119. (c)
‘Opulent’means wealthy and rich.
120. (b)
‘Morose’ means gloomily or sullenly ill- humored.
121. (c)
Frivolous means not having serious purpose or value.
122. (d)
Petrify means to make someone so frightened that they are unable to move.
123. (d)
Mellifluous means pleasingly smooth and musical to hear.
124. (c)
Dodge means a sudden quick movement to avoid something.
125. (a)
‘Eloquent’ means fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing.
126. (a)
‘Nefarious’ means morally bad in principles or practice.
127. (d)
‘Subsume’ means to include something in a particular group. The word ‘incorporate’ also has similar meaning. So option (d) is the correct answer.
128. (c)
To lash means to hit something with great force. The word ‘chastise’ refers to punishing somebody physically. It is a synonym of the word ‘lash’. So option(c) is the right answer.
129. (b)
Amateur means a person who is unqualified or insufficiently skillful i.e. a starter or a beginner.
130. (a)
Gumption means the ability to decide what is the best thing to do in a particular situation. Acumen means skill in making correct decisions and judgments in a particular subject.
131. (d)
Laconic means using very few words. Concise means giving a lot of information clearly and in a few words.
132 (b)
Valedictory means serving as a farewell (end). Terminal means forming or situated at the end or extremity of something.
133. (a)
Denouement means the outcome of a situation, when something is decided or made clear Climax means the most intense, exciting, or important point of something; the culmination.
134. (c)
Distinct means recognizably different in nature from something else of a similar type. Its synonym is clear meaning easy to perceive, understand, or interpret.
135. (c)
Condemn means to say in a strong and definite way that someone or something is bad or wrong. Belittle means to make a person or an action seem as if he, she or it is not important.
136. (d)
Dingy means gloomy and drab.
137. (d)
Clever means quick to understand, learn, and devise or apply ideas; intelligent.
138. (d)
Constant means a situation that does not change. The word similar to meaning of constant is fixed.
139.(d)
Same and exactly have the same meaning.
140. (a)
Answer and response are synonyms and similar in meaning.
141. (c)
Pain and ache are synonyms and similar in meaning.
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