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Synonyms SSC MTS 50 MCQ SET:-3
Instruction: Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the given word.
Q1. Deepen
(A) Soothe
(B) Neutralize
(C) Relieve
(D) Intensify
Answer: Intensify
Explanation: d) Intensify-Deepen -make or become deep or deeper. (a) Soothe- reduce pain or discomfort in (b) Neutralize -make (something) ineffective by applying an opposite force or effect. (c) Relieve -cause (pain, distress, or difficulty) to become less severe or serious.
Q2. Courage
(A) Meekness
(B) Valour
(C) Humility
(D) Timidity
Answer: Valour
Explanation: b) Valour- great courage Courage-the ability to do something that frightens one; bravery. (a) Meekness-the fact or condition of being meek; submissiveness. (c) Humility -the quality of having a modest or low view of one’s importance. (d) Timidity -lack of courage or confidence
Q3. Misfortune
(A) Benefit
(B) Calamity
(C) Support
(D) Miracle
Answer: Calamity
Explanation: b) Calamity -an event causing great and often sudden damage or distress; a disaster. Misfortune-bad luck (a) Benefit-an advantage or profit gained from something.
Q4. Capable
(A) Complacent
(B) Consistent
(C) Conceited
(D) Competent
Answer: Competent
Explanation: d) Competent-having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully. Capable -having the ability, (a) Complacent-satisfaction with oneself or one’s achievements. (b) Consistent-acting or done in the same way over time, especially so as to be fair or accurate. (c) Conceited- excessively proud of oneself; vain.
Q5. Demolish
(A) Repair
(B) Taunt
(C) Reveal
(D) Dismantle
Answer: Dismantle
Explanation: d) Dismantle -take (a machine or structure) to pieces. Demolish -pull or knock down (a building). (a) Repair -restore (something damaged, faulty, or worn) to a good condition. (b) Taunt-a remark made in order to anger, wound, or provoke someone. (c) Reveal -make (previously unknown or secret information) known to others.
Q6. Chide
(A) Flatter
(B) Commend
(C) Approve
(D) Rebuke
Answer: Rebuke
Explanation: d) Rebuke -an expression of sharp disapproval or criticism. Chide-scold or rebuke. (a) Flatter-lavish praise and compliments on (someone), (b) Commend -praise formally or officially. (c) Approve-officially agree to or accept as satisfactory.
Q7. Immense
(A) Minute
(B) Dull
(C) Insignificant
(D) Massive
Answer: Massive
Explanation: d) Massive- exceptionally large. Immense-extremely large or great, especially in scale or degree. (b) Dull-lacking interest or excitement. (c) Insignificant -Too small or unimportant to be worth consideration.
Q8. Former
(A) Inferior
(B) Superior
(C) Regular
(D) Previous
Answer: Previous
Explanation: d) Previous-Former -having previously been a particular thing. (a) Inferior -lower in rank, status, or quality. (b) Superior-higher in rank, status, or quality. (c) Regular-arranged in or constituting a constant or definite pattern, especially with the same space between individual instances.
Q9. Lavish
(A) Scarce
(B) Bountiful
(C) Austere
(D) Simple
Answer: Bountiful
Explanation: b) Bountiful -large in quantity; abundant. Lavish- sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious. (a) Scarce-insufficient for the demand (especially of food, money, or some other resource) (c) Austere-severe or strict in manner or attitude.
Q10. Accountable
(A) Blameless
(B) Unreliable
(C) Slack
(D) Answerable
Answer: Answerable
Explanation: d) Answerable -Accountablerequired or expected to justify actions or decisions; (a) Blameless -innocent of wrongdoing. (b) Unreliable-not able to be relied upon. (c) Slack- loose./not tight
Q11. Courteous
(A) Optional
(B) Arrogant
(C) Polite
(D) Meritorious
Answer: Polite
Explanation: c) Polite -having or showing behaviour that is respectful and considerate of other people. Courteous- polite, respectful, or considerate in manner. (b) Arrogant-having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one’s own importance or abilities (d) Meritorious- deserving reward or praise.
Q12. Infuriate
(A) Endow
(B) Enhance
(C) Enrage
(D) Engage
Answer: Enrage
Explanation: c) Enrage-make (someone) very angry. Infuriate -make (someone) extremely angry and impatient. (a) Endo provide with a quality, ability, or asset. (b) Enhance-intensify, increase, (d) Engage-occupy or attract (someone’s interest or attention).
Q13. Obvious
(A) Vague
(B) Various
(C) Flexible
(D) Evident
Answer: Evident
Explanation: d) Evident -clearly seen or understood; obvious. (a) Vague-of uncertain, indefinite, or unclear character or meaning. (b) Various-different from one another; of different kinds or sorts. (c) Flexible-capable of bending easily without breaking.
Q14. Optimist
(A) Critic
(B) Distinct
(C) Idealist
(D) Pessimist
Answer: Idealist
Explanation: c) Idealist-Optimist-a person who tends to be hopeful and confident about the future or the success of something. (a) Critic-a person who expresses an unfavourable opinion of something. (b) Distinct-recognizably different in nature from something else of a similar type. (d) Pessimista person who tends to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen.
Q15. Benevolent
(A) Miser
(B) Cruel
(C) Malevolent
(D) Generous
Answer: Generous
Explanation: d) Generous-showing kindness towards others. Benevolent-showing a readiness to give more of something, especially money, than is strictly necessary or expected. (a) Miser-a person who hoards wealth and spends as little money as possible. (b) Cruel-wilfully causing pain or suffering to others, or feeling no concern about it. (c) Malevolent-having or showing a wish to do evil to others.
Q16. Harass
(A) Assist
(B) Molest
(C) Scare
(D) Comfort
Answer: Molest
Explanation: b) Molest-assault or abuse (a person, especially a woman or child) sexually. Harass-subject to aggressive pressure or intimidation. (a) Assist-help (someone), typically by doing a share of the work. (c) Scare-cause great fear or nervousness in; frighten. (d)Comfort- cause great fear or nervousness in; frighten.
Q17. Profuse
(A) Thrifty
(B) Sparse
(C) Aplenty
(D) Scarce
Answer: Aplenty
Explanation: c)Aplenty-in abundance Profuse-(especially of something offered or discharged) very plentiful; abundant (d) Scarce-insufficient for the demand. (a) Thrifty-very plentiful; abundant. (b) Sparse-thinly dispersed or scattered.
Q18. Rectify
(A) Raid
(B) Bend
(C) Folly
(D) Amend
Answer: Amend
Explanation: d)Amend -make minor changes to (a text, piece of legislation, etc.) in order to make it fairer or more accurate, or to reflect changing circumstances. Rectify-put right; correct. (a) Raid -a rapid surprise attack on an enemy by troops, aircraft, or other armed forces. (b) Bend-shape or force (something straight) into a curve or angle. (c) Folly lack of good sense; foolishness.
Q19. Forgive
(A) Accuse
(B) Forget
(C) Pardon
(D) Compel
Answer: Pardon
Explanation: c) Pardon-the action of forgiving or being forgiven for an error or offence. Forgive- stop feeling angry or resentful towards (someone) for an offence, flaw, or mistake (a) Accuse-charge (someone) with an offence or crime. (b) Forget-fail to remember. (d) Compel -force or oblige (someone) to do something.
Q20. Agile
(A) Dull
(B) Stiff
(C) Rigid
(D) Quick
Answer: Quick
Explanation: d)Quick- moving fast or doing something in a short time. Agileable to move quickly and easily. (a) Dull-lacking interest or excitement. (b) Stiff-not easily bent or changed in shape; rigid. (c) Rigid-unable to bend or be forced out of shape; not flexible.
Q21. Eager
(A) Satisfied
(B) Keen
(C) Active
(D) Alert
Answer: Keen
Explanation: b) Keen- having or showing eagerness or enthusiasm Eager-strongly wanting to do or have something. (a) Satisfied-contented; pleased. (c) Active-engaging or ready to engage in physically energetic pursuits. (d) Alert-quick to notice any unusual and potentially dangerous or difficult circumstances; vigilant.
Q22. Strange
(A) Despair
(B) Abnormal
(C) Natural
(D) Conventional
Answer: Abnormal
Explanation: b) Abnormal-deviating from what is normal or usual, typically in a way that is undesirable or worrying. Strange-(a) Despair-the complete loss or absence of hope. (c) Natural-existing in or derived from nature; not made or caused by humankind. (d) Conventional-based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed.
Q23. Tangled
(A) Regulate
(B) Knotted
(C) Organized
(D) Orderly
Answer: Knotted
Explanation: b) Knotted -Fastened with or having a knot or knots. Tangled-twisted together untidily; matted. (a) Regulated-control or maintain the rate or speed of (a machine or process) so that it operates properly. (c) Organized-arranged or structured in a systematic way. (d) Orderly -neatly and methodically arranged.
Q24. Proclaim
(A) Produce
(B) Declare
(C) Conceal
(D) Oppose
Answer: Declare
Explanation: b) Declare-say something in a solemn and emphatic manner. Proclaim-announce officially or publicly. (a) Produce-make or manufacture from components or raw materials. (c) Conceal-not allowed to be seen; hide. (d) Oppose-disagree with an attempt to prevent, especially by argument.
Q25. Exceptional
(A) Usual
(B) Mundane
(C) Extraordinary
(D) Common
Answer: Extraordinary
Explanation: c) Extraordinary- very unusual or remarkable. Exceptional-unusual; not typical. (a) Usual -habitually or typically occurring or done; customary. (b) Mundane-lacking interest or excitement; dull. (d) Common-occurring, found, or done often; prevalent.
Q26. Brisk
(A) Languid
(B) Quick
(C) Sluggish
(D) Frugal
Answer: Quick
Explanation: b) Quick -moving fast or doing something in a short time. Brisk-active and energetic. (a) Languid-having or showing a disinclination for physical exertion or effort (c)Sluggish -slow-moving or inactive. (d) Frugal-sparing or economical as regards money or food.
Q27. Enhance
(A) Reduce
(B) Shrink
(C) Improve
(D) Frighten
Answer: Improve
Explanation: c) Improve-make or become better. Enhance-intensify, increase, or further improve the quality, value, or extent of. (a) Reduce-make smaller or less in amount, degree, or size. (b) Shrink-become or make it smaller in size or amount. (d) Frighten -make (someone) afraid or anxious.-
Q28. Hate
(A) Deny
(B) Defer
(C) Defile
(D) Detest
Answer: Detest
Explanation: d) Detest dislike intensely Hate-feel intense dislike for. (a) Deny-state that one refuses to admit the truth or existence of. (b) Defer-put off (an action or event) to a later time; postpone.- (c) Defiledamage the purity or appearance of; mar or spoil.
Q29. Dedicate
(A) Decide
(B) Design
(C) Denounce
(D) Devote
Answer: Devote
Explanation: d) Devote-Dedicate-give all or most of one’s time or resources to (a person or activity) (c) Denounce-publicly declare to be wrong or evil.
Q30. Awkward
(A) Clumsy
(B) Scared
(C) Worthy
(D) Likeable
Answer: Clumsy
Explanation: a) Clumsy-awkward in movement or in handling things. Awkward-causing difficulty; hard to do or deal with. (b) Scared-fearful; frightened. (c) Worthy-having or showing the qualities that deserve the specified action or regard. (d) Likeable-pleasant, friendly, and easy to like.
Q31. Aroma
(A) Sneeze
(B) Scent
(C) Stench
(D) Stink
Answer: Scent
Explanation: b) Scent-a distinctive smell, especially one that is pleasant. Aroma-a distinctive, typically pleasant smell. (a) Sneeze-make a sudden involuntary expulsion of air from the nose and mouth due to irritation of one’s nostrils. (c) Stench-a strong and very unpleasant smell. (d) Stink have a strong unpleasant smell.
Q32. Confusion
(A) Assurance
(B) Muddle
(C) Devotion
(D) Clarity
Answer: Muddle
Explanation: b) Muddle-bring into a disordered or confusing state. (a) Assurance positive declaration intended to give confidence; a promise. (c) Devotion-love, loyalty, or enthusiasm for a person or activity. (d) Clarity- The quality of being coherent and intelligible.
Q33. Impolite
(A) Intelligent
(B) Brave
(C) Rude
(D) Irrelevant
Answer: Rude
Explanation: c) Rude-offensively impolite or bad-mannered. Impolite- not having or showing good manners; rude (a) Intelligent-having or showing intelligence, especially of a high level. (b) Brave-ready to face and endure danger or pain; showing courage. (d) Irrelevant-not connected with or relevant to something.
Q34. Remember
(A) Reign
(B) Recall
(C) Review
(D) Retail
Answer: Recall
Explanation: b) Recall-bring (a fact, event, or situation) back into one’s mind; remember. Remember- (have in or be able to bring to one’s mind an awareness of (someone or something from the past). (a) Reign-hold royal office; rule as monarch. (c) Review-a formal assessment of something with the intention of instituting change if necessary. (d) Retail-the sale of goods to the public in relatively small quantities for use or consumption rather than for resale.
Q35. Slender
(A) Sturdy
(B) Slim
(C) Strong
(D) Slippery
Answer: Slim
Explanation: b) Slim- gracefully thin; slender. Slender-gracefully thin. (a) Sturdy-strongly and solidly built. (c) Strong able to perform a specified action well and powerfully. (d) Slippery-difficult to hold firmly or stand on because it is smooth, wet, or slimy.
Q36. Apparent
(A) Obsolete
(B) Objective
(C) Obscure
(D) Obvious
Answer: Obvious
Explanation: d) Obvious- Easily perceived or understood; clear, self-evident, or apparent. Apparent -Clearly visible or understood; obvious. (a) Obsolete-no longer produced or used; out of date. (b) Objectives thing aimed at or sought; a goal. (c) Obscure-not discovered or known about; uncertain.
Q37. Fundamental
(A) Trivial
(B) Extra
(C) Secondary
(D) Basic
Answer: Basic
Explanation: d) Basic-forming an essential foundation or starting point; fundamental. Fundamental(a) Trivial-of little value or importance. (b) Extra-added to an existing or usual amount or number. (c)Secondary-coming after, less important than, or resulting from someone or something else that is primary
Q38. Detain
(A) Advance
(B) Delay
(C) Permit
(D) Allow
Answer: Delay
Explanation: b) Delay-make (someone or something) late or slow. Detain-keep (someone) from proceeding by holding them back or making claims on their attention. (a) Advance-move forwards in a purposeful way. (c) Permit-officially allow (someone) to do something (d) Allow-.let (someone) have or do something
Q39. Calm
(A) Violent
(B) Peaceful
(C) Windy
(D) Storm
Answer: Peaceful
Explanation: b) Peaceful -Free from disturbance; tranquil. Calm- not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other strong emotions. (a) Violent-not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other strong emotions. (c) Windy-characterized by or exposed to strong winds.
Q40. Relevant
(A) Unconnected
(B) Applicable
(C) Inapplicable
(D) Unrelated
Answer: Applicable
Explanation: b) Applicable-relevant or appropriate Relevant-closely connected or appropriate to what is being done or considered. (a) Unconnected-not joined together or to something else. (c) Inapplicable-not relevant or appropriate. (d) Unrelated-not related or linked.
Q41. Swift
(A) Quick
(B) Slow
(C) Harsh
(D) Turn
Answer: Quick
Explanation: a) Quick- moving fast or doing something in a short time Swift happening quickly or promptly. (b) Slow -Moving or operating, or designed to do so, only at a low speed; not quick or fast. (c) Harsh-unpleasantly rough or jarring to the senses. (d) Turn -move in a circular direction wholly or partly round an axis or point.
Q42. Massive
(A) Weak
(B) Tiny
(C) Huge
(D) Strong
Answer: Huge
Explanation: c) Huge-extremely large; enormous. Massive-large and heavy or solid. (a) Weak-lacking the power to perform physically demanding tasks; having little physical strength or energy. (b) Tiny-very small. (d) Strong -having the power to move heavy weights or perform other physically demanding tasks.
Q43. Revive
(A) Repeat
(B) Review
(C) Ruin
(D) Recover
Answer: Recover
Explanation: d) Recover-return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength. Revive-restore to life or consciousness. (a) Repeat-say again (something said or written by someone else). (b) Review-a formal assessment of something with the intention of instituting change if necessary. (c) Ruin-the physical destruction or disintegration of something or the state of disintegrating or being destroyed.
Q44. Engage
(A) Dismiss
(B) Occupy
(C) Settle
(D) Release
Answer: Occupy
Explanation: b) Occupy- fill or take up/hold (a position or job). Engage-occupy or attract (someone’s interest or attention). (a) Dismiss-order or allow to leave; send away. (c) Settle-adopt a more steady or secure style of life, especially in a permanent job and home. (d) Release-allow or enable to escape from confinement; set free.
Q45. Integration
(A) Separation
(B) Unification
(C) Division
(D) Segregation
Answer: Unification
Explanation: b) Unification-the process of being united or made into a whole. Integration-the action or process of integrating. (a) Separation-the division of something into constituent or distinct elements. (c) Division-the action of separating something into parts or the process of being separated. (d) Segregation-the action or state of setting someone or something apart from others.
Q46. Acclaim
(A) Censure
(B) Blame
(C) Critics
(D) Praise
Answer: Praise
Explanation: d) Praise-express warm approval or admiration of. Acclaim-praise enthusiastically and publicly. (a) Censure- express severe disapproval of (someone or something), especially in a formal statement. (b) Blame- feel or declare that (someone or something) is responsible for a fault or wrong. (c) Criticism-the expression of disapproval of someone or something on the basis of perceived faults or mistakes.
Q47. Vigilant
(A) Negligent
(B) Inattentive
(C) Careless
(D) Watchful
Answer: Watchful
Explanation: d) Watchful -watching someone or something closely; alert and vigilant. Vigilant-keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties. (a) Negligent- failing to take proper care over something. (b) Inattentive- not paying attention to something. (c) Careless- not giving sufficient attention or thought to avoiding harm or errors.
Q48. Lucid
(A) Confusing
(B) Clear
(C) Ambiguous
(D) Unclear
Answer: Clear
Explanation: b) Clear- Easy to perceive, understand, or interpret. Lucid-expressed clearly; easy to understand. (a) Confusing-bewildering or perplexing. (c) Ambiguous-not clear or decided. (d) Unclear-not clear
Q49. Affluence
(A) Poverty
(B) Wealth
(C) Hardship
(D) Bankruptcy
Answer: Wealth
Explanation: b) Wealth-Affluence-the state of having a great deal of money; wealth. (a) Poverty- the state of being extremely poor. (c) Hardship -Severe suffering (d) Bankruptcy-the state of being bankrupt.
Q50. Zest
(A) Indifferent
(B) Detachment
(C) Unconcern
(D) Enthusiasm
Answer: Enthusiasm
Explanation: d) Enthusiasm- intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval. Zest-great enthusiasm and energy. (a) Indifferent-having no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned. (b) Detachment- The state of being objective or aloof. (c) Unconcern-a lack of worry or interest, especially when surprising or callous.