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Synonyms SSC CHSL 50 MCQ SET:-2
Instruction: Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the given word.
Q1. Assertion
(A) Continuation
(B) Declaration
(C) Rejection
(D) Discussion
Answer: Declaration
Explanation: b) Assertion-a confident and forceful statement of fact or belief. Continuation-the state of remaining in a particular position or condition. Declaration -a formal or explicit statement or announcement. Rejection-the dismissing or refusing of a proposal, idea, etc. Discussion-a conversation or debate about a specific topic.
Q2. Guile
(A) Intuition
(B) Surfeit
(C) Sincerity
(D) Deceit
Answer: Deceit
Explanation: d) Deceit- to deceive someone Guile the ability to be clever but by using dishonest means. Surfeit-too much of something sincerity genuineness or honesty.
Q3. Furtive
(A) Secretive
(B) Abortive
(C) Adhesive
(D) Positive
Answer: Secretive
Explanation: a) Furtive secret, acting as though you are trying to hide something because you feel guilty Abortiv fail to produce a result Adhesive- something which is used to bind two substances positive-constructive or optimistic
Q4. Agile
(A) Visible
(B) Guile
(C) Nimble
(D) Docile
Answer: Nimble
Explanation: c) Agile-able to move quickly / spry / nimble Visible- which can be seen with eyes Docile- Humble Guile-Sly or cunning
Q5. Insidious
(A) Crafty
(B) Benevolent
(C) Sincere
(D) Callous
Answer: Crafty
Explanation: a) Insidious-spreading gradually or without being noticed, but causing serious harm. Crafty clever at getting or achieving things by using unfair or dishonest methods. Benevolent Well wisher or one who believes in charity rather than making profit Sincere-genuine feelings free from pretence or deceit Callous showing cruel or insensitive regards for others.
Q6. Diligent
(A) Untiring
(B) Lethargic
(C) Weary
(D) Inattentive
Answer: Untiring
Explanation: a) Diligent hard working/ untiring. Lethargic sluggish dull or inactive in nature Weary -feeling or showing extreme tiredness Inattentive not paying attention or neglecting something
Q7. Opulent
(A) Distant
(B) Virulent
(C) Luxurious
(D) Shabby
Answer: Luxurious
Explanation: c) Opulent-extremely rich. Distant-very far or a remote location Virulent-poisonous or noxious Shabby-in poor condition because of long use or lack of care.
Q8. Enrage
(A) Alleviate
(B) Infuriate
(C) Moderate
(D) Placate
Answer: Infuriate
Explanation: b) Enrage -infuriate, to make angry. Alleviate -to relieve or lessen usually pain Placateto calm someone when they are angry. Moderate-less extreme or intense, average
Q9. Constraint
(A) Hazard
(B) Burden
(C) Concern
(D) Control
Answer: Control
Explanation: d) Control – a limit on something, a way of keeping somebody/something within certain limits. Constraint-something that limits someone. Hazard- a danger or risk Burden a responsibility or difficult task that causes a lot of work or worry. Concern- a feeling of worry for someone.
Q10. Foliage
(A) Foolishness
(B) Urgency
(C) Firmness
(D) Greenery
Answer: Greenery
Explanation: d) Greenery attractive green leaves and plants. Foliage- all the leaves of a tree or plant. Foolishness- being unwise,stupid or not showing good judgement. Urgency- something requiring fast or quick actions. Firmness- quality of being strong and tight.
Q11. Nebulous
(A) Stable
(B) Dearly
(C) Faith
(D) Vague
Answer: Vague
Explanation: d) Vague- not clear or definite. Nebulous not clear or exact. Stable- steady, firm not likely to change. Dearly- with affection & something very much in amount. Faith- strong belief in somebody/something.
Q12. Rind
(A) Leaf
(B) Peel
(C) Shade
(D) Petal
Answer: Peel
Explanation: b) Peel to take the skin off a fruit or vegetable. Ring The thick hard skin on the outside of some fruits. Shade- an area that is out of direct sunlight and is darker and cooler than areas in the sun. Petal- one of the thin soft coloured parts of a flower.
Q13. Aura
(A) Colour
(B) Shriek
(C) Noise
(D) Halo
Answer: Halo
Explanation: d) Halo- the circle of light shown around the head of an important religious person in a painting or the ring of light around heavenly bodies. Aura- the distinct quality that seems to surround or come from somebody or something. Shriek- to say something loudly in a high voice
Q14. Mandible
(A) Jaw
(B) Human
(C) Glory
(D) Praise
Answer: Jaw
Explanation: a) Jaw- either of the two bones in your face that contain your teeth. Mandible- lower part of the two bones in your face. Glory- fame or honour that you get for achieving something. Praise- to say that somebody/something is good and should be admired
Q15. Prejudice
(A) Advantage
(B) Tolerance
(C) Justice
(D) Bias
Answer: Bias
Explanation: d) Bias-a strong feeling of favour towards or against one group of people or on one side in an argument. Prejudice- a strong unreasonable feeling of not liking or trusting somebody/something, especially when it is based on his/her/its reace, religion or sex. Advantage- something that helps you or that will bring you a good result. Tolerance-the capacity to bear pain or hardship. Justice- the quality of being fair or reasonable.
Q16. Persecution
(A) Perfection
(B) Affliction
(C) Oppression
(D) Stimulation
Answer: Oppression
Explanation: c) Oppression- a feeling of being very uncomfortable or worried. Perfection- the state of being perfect or without fault. Affliction-something that makes you suffer. Stimulation-act of making somebody feel interested and excited about something. Persecution- act of harassing or punishing a person or a group of people.
Q17. Mandate
(A) Man-made
(B) Broken promise
(C) Last trip
(D) Official order
Answer: Official order
Explanation: d) Mandate- an official order.
Q18. Rotund
(A) Rolled
(B) Rocky
(C) Range
(D) Round
Answer: Round
Explanation: d) Rotund one having a fat and round body Rolled- to move by turning over and over. Rocky covered with or made with rocks. Range- the limits between which something can vary.
Q19. Holistic
(A) Dissimilar
(B) Sketchy
(C) Superficial
(D) Comprehensive
Answer: Comprehensive
Explanation: d) Comprehensive- Including everything or nearly everything that is connected with a particular subject. Holistic- considered as a whole thing rather than a collection of parts Dissimilar- not the same or different. Sketchy- not having many or enough details. Superficialnot studying or thinking about something in a deep or complete way.
Q20. Lurk
(A) Vibrate
(B) Tremble
(C) Prowl
(D) Sing
Answer: Prowl
Explanation: c) Lurk- to wait somewhere secretly especially in order to do something bad or illegal. Vibrate- to make continuous very small and fast movements from side to side Tremble-to shake, for example because you are cold, frightened, etc.
Q21. Integrate
(A) Divide
(B) Disappear
(C) Increase
(D) Unite
Answer: Unite
Explanation: d) Unite- to join together and act in agreement Integrate- to incorporate into a larger unit Divide-to disintegrate a group Disappear- to stop existing or become impossible to find
Q22. Tolerance
(A) Endurance
(B) Impatience
(C) Oppression
(D) Aggression
Answer: Endurance
Explanation: a) Endurance- the ability to withstand hardship or adversity Tolerance-capacity to endure pain or hardship Impatience-the quality or state of being impatient Oppression unjust or cruel exercise of authority or power Aggression- a forceful action or procedure especially when intended to dominate or master
Q23. Interspersed
(A) Scattered
(B) Wore
(C) Met
(D) Collected
Answer: Scattered
Explanation: a) Interspersed scatter among or between other things; place here and there. Scattered- to put things at various points in something.
Q24. Masqueraded
(A) Disappeared
(B) Dropped
(C) Acted
(D) Managed
Answer: Acted
Explanation: c) Acted- do something. Disappeared-cease to be visible. Masqueraded-pretend to be someone one is not. Dropped-having fallen or been allowed to fall vertically. Managed-be in charge of (a business, organization, or undertaking);
Q25. Derogatory
(A) Favourable
(B) Appreciative
(C) Sarcastic
(D) Lethargic
Answer: Sarcastic
Explanation: c) Sarcastic- marked by or given to using irony in order to mock or convey contempt Derogatory- showing a critical or disrespectful attitude. Favorable-expressing approval Appreciative- feeling or showing gratitude or pleasure Lethargic- sluggish and apathetic
Q26. Deplete
(A) Reduce
(B) Complete
(C) Raise
(D) Increase
Answer: Reduce
Explanation: a) Reduce- make smaller or less in amount, degree, or size. Deplete- diminish in number or quantity. Raise- lift or move to a higher position or level.
Q27. Rowdy
(A) Charming
(B) Boisterous
(C) Calm
(D) Amenable
Answer: Boisterous
Explanation: b) Boisterous-noisy, energetic, and cheerful. Rowdy- noisy and likely to cause trouble. Charming-very pleasant or attractive Calm-not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other strong emotions. Amenable-open and responsive to suggestion; easily persuaded or controlled.
Q28. Barren
(A) Fertile
(B) Bountiful
(C) Desolate
(D) Fruitful
Answer: Desolate
Explanation: c) Desolate- (used about a place) empty in a way that seems very sad Barren-(of land) too poor to produce much or any vegetation. Fertile-(used about land or soil) that plants grow well in Fruitful-producing good or helpful results Bountiful- large in quantity
Q29. Idleness
(A) Energy
(B) Industry
(C) Lethargy
(D) Cheerfulness
Answer: Lethargy
Explanation: c) Idleness a state of inaction; inactivity;laziness Lethargy-a lack of energy and enthusiasm. Cheerfulness- the quality of causing happiness
Q30. Reproach
(A) Indulge
(B) Train
(C) Supervise
(D) Berate
Answer: Berate
Explanation: d)-scold or criticize (someone) angrily. Reproach- express to (someone) one’s disapproval of or disappointment in their actions. Indulge-to allow yourself to have or do something for pleasure Supervise- observe and direct the execution of (a task or activity).
Q31. Remorse
(A) Indifference
(B) Reproach
(C) Affection
(D) Regret
Answer: Regret
Explanation: d) Regret feel sad, repentant, or disappointed over (something that one has done or failed to do). Remorse a feeling of guilt or sadness that I have done something wrong. Indifference-lack of interest, concern, or sympathy. Reproach-express to (someone) one’s disapproval of or disappointment in their actions. Affectionate gentle feeling of fondness or liking.
Q32. Timid
(A) Shy
(B) Willful
(C) Kind
(D) Strong
Answer: Shy
Explanation: a) Shy- frightened to do something or to become involved in something Timid- easily frightened; shy and nervous Willful- done deliberately although the person doing it knows that it is wrong Kind-caring about others; friendly and generous
Q33. Morose
(A) Optimistic
(B) Friendly
(C) Sullen
(D) Cheerful
Answer: Sullen
Explanation: c) Sullen- bad-tempered and sulky. Morose sullen and ill-tempered. Optimistic- hopeful and confident about the future. Cheerful -Noticeably happy and optimistic.
Q34. Affluent
(A) Destitute
(B) Proficient
(C) Impoverished
(D) Wealthy
Answer: Wealthy
Explanation: d) Wealthy-having a great deal of money, resources, or assets ; Rich Affluent- having a great deal of money; wealthy (especially of a group or area). Destitute- extremely poor and lacking the means to provide for oneself Proficient competent or skilled in doing or using something Impoverished- make (a person or area) poor.
Q35. Glum
(A) Bright
(B) Afraid
(C) Nervous
(D) Dismal
Answer: Dismal
Explanation: d) Dismal Causing a mood of gloom or depression. Glum- looking or feeling dejected; morose. Afraid-feeling fear or anxiety; frightened. Nervous- easily agitated or alarmed Bright-full of light.
Q36. Opulent
(A) Economical
(B) Sumptuous
(C) Depressed
(D) Poor
Answer: Sumptuous
Explanation: b) Sumptuous, something very expensive and lavish. Opulent- someone extremely rich. Economical- something that costs or uses less time, money, fuel etc. than usual. Depressed- very unhappy, often for a long period of time.
Q37. Reconcile
(A) Agitate
(B) Scatter
(C) Refuse
(D) Resolve
Answer: Resolve
Explanation: d) Resolve-settle or find a solution to (a problem or contentious matter). Reconcile -restore friendly relations between Scatter-throw in various random directions Agitate- to make other people feel very strongly about something so that they want to help you achieve it Refuse-indicate or show that one is not willing to do something.
Q38. Salvage
(A) Hurt
(B) Lose
(C) Waste
(D) Save
Answer: Save
Explanation: d) Salvage -to manage to rescue something from being lost or damaged Save to keep somebody/something safe from death, harm, loss, etc.
Q39. Motif
(A) Design
(B) Reason
(C) Purpose
(D) Creation
Answer: Design
Explanation: a) Design- a plan or drawing produced to show the look and function or workings of a building, garment, or other object before it is made. Motif- decorative image or design, especially a repeated one forming a pattern. Purpose-the reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists. Creation- the action or process of bringing something into existence.
Q40. Accrue
(A) Range
(B) Variety
(C) Collect
(D) Spread
Answer: Collect
Explanation: c) Accrue to increase over a period of time Collect-to bring a number of things together Spread-to affect a larger area or a bigger group of people Range-the limits between which something can vary Variety- a number of different types of the same thing-
Q41. Delinquent
(A) Charming
(B) Despairing
(C) Rewarding
(D) Offending
Answer: Offending
Explanation: d) Delinquent-(typically of a young person) tending to commit crime, particularly minor crime. Charming-very pleasant or attractive. Despairing-showing the loss of all hope. Rewarding-providing satisfaction; gratifying. Offending – causing problems or displeasure.
Q42. Prodigious
(A) Unimportant
(B) Exciting
(C) Proud
(D) Immense
Answer: Immense
Explanation: d) Immense-big or great Prodigious-something that is very large or enormous Proud- a feeling that you are important than others Exciting-strong feeling of pleasure and interest
Q43. Fraudulent
(A) Repellent
(B) Prevalent
(C) Deceitful
(D) Genuine
Answer: Deceitful
Explanation: c) Deceitful-dishonest or having tendency to hide truth Fraudulent-one with the intention of deceiving. Repellent-causing a strong feeling of disgust Prevalent-Generally accepted or practiced Genuine-true or real
Q44. Indomitable
(A) Justifiable
(B) Changeable
(C) Accessible
(D) Invincible
Answer: Invincible
Explanation: d) Invincible- one that cannot be defeated Indomitable-impossible to defeat or subdue. Justificable- a good reason to accept something Changeable- that keep on changing Accessible that can be easily reached or understood
Q45. Congenial
(A) Compatible
(B) Servile
(C) Aloof
(D) Bombastic
Answer: Compatible
Explanation: a) Congenial Friendly and pleasant. Compatible-To live or exist together Servile-Having or showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others. Aloof-Not friendly to other people. BombasticHigh-sounding but with little meaning.
Q46. Pedigree
(A) Forbidden
(B) Illegitimate
(C) Mongrel
(D) Lineage
Answer: Lineage
Explanation: d) Pedigree-A person’s family history, especially when this is impressive. Forbid-To not allow something. Illegitimate- Born to parents who are not married to each other(used about a child). Mongrel-A dog that has parents of different types (breeds). Lineage-The series of families that somebody comes from originally.
Q47. Altruist
(A) Individualist
(B) Philanthropist
(C) Nutritionist
(D) Impressionist
Answer: Philanthropist
Explanation: b) Altruist-A person who cares about others and helps them despite not gaining anything by doing this. Individualist-Someone who is different or original. Philanthropist A person who helps the poor, especially by giving them money. Nutritionist-A person who is an expert on the relationship between food and health Impressionist-An entertainer who copies the manner and speech of famous people in order to make people laugh.
Q48. Haughty
(A) Humble
(B) Talkative
(C) Arrogant
(D) Quiet
Answer: Arrogant
Explanation: c) Haughty- Excessively proud of oneself, disdainful, arrogant. Humble-Not proud or haughty. Talkative- One who talks a lot. Arrogant-Thinking that you are better and more important than other people. Quite-With very little or no noise.
Q49. Enunciate
(A) Confine
(B) Create
(C) Articulate
(D) Engage
Answer: Articulate
Explanation: c) Enunciate- pronounce clearly. ConfineTo keep someone closed in a place, often by force. Articulate-Good at expressing your ideas clearly. Engage-To interest or attract somebody.
Q50. Assemble
(A) Disband
(B) Detach
(C) Address
(D) Amass
Answer: Amass
Explanation: d) Assemble To bring somebody/something together in a group. DisbandTo separate Detach-To separate something from something it is connected to Amass-To collect or put together a large quantity of something