One Word Substitution Part – 14

21. The feeling of being upset or annoyed as a result of being unable to change or achieve something. [SSC CGL Tier II (12/09/2019)]

(a) astonishment
(b) fascination
(c) frustration
(d) anticipation

Correct Answer: (c) frustration

Solution:frustration - The feeling of being upset or annoyed as a result of being
unable to change or
achieve
something.
astonishment - great surprise.
fascination - the power to fascinate someone; fascinating.
the quality of being
anticipation - the action of
anticipating something; expectation or prediction.

22. The act of compelling or forcing authority on others. [SSC CGL Tier II (13/09/2019)]

(a) aspersion
(b) volition
(c) coercion
(d) Scion

Correct Answer: (c) coercion

Solution:coercion - The act of compelling or forcing authority on others. aspersion - an attack on the reputation or integrity of someone or something. volition - the power of using one's will.
Scion - a descendant of a notable family.a young shoot or twig of a plant

23. The belief that events are predetermined and therefore cannot be changed. [SSC CGL Tier II (13/09/2019)]

(a) fatalism
(b) chasm
(c) autism
(d) prism

Correct Answer: (a) fatalism

Solution:fatalism - the belief that all events are predetermined and therefore inevitable.
The belief that events are predetermined and therefore cannot be changed chasm - a profound difference between people, viewpoints, feelings, etc. autism - a developmental disorder
Prism - a glass or other transparent object to experiment the division of white light into a spectrum of colours.

24. Touching along the side or boundary. [SSC CGL Tier II (13/09/2019)]

(a) inconspicuous
(b) unpretentious
(c) harmonious
(d) contiguous

Correct Answer: (d) contiguous

Solution:contiguous -Touching along the side or boundary inconspicuous- not clearly visible or attracting attention.
unpretentious - pleasantly simple and functional; modest.
harmonious
-tuneful /free
from
disagreement or dissent.

25. Making a show of being morally superior to others [SSC CGL Tier II (13/09/2019)]

(a) approving
(b) sanctum
(c) profligate
(d) sanctimonious

Correct Answer: (d) sanctimonious

Solution:sanctimonious-Making a show of being morally superior to others approving - showing or feeling approval of someone or something.
sanctum - a sacred place, especially a shrine within a temple or church. profligate
- recklessly extravagant or
wasteful in the use of resources.

26. proceeding in a gradual way and secretly intending to cause harm [SSC CGL Tier II (13/09/2019)]

(a) benevolent
(b) malevolent
(c) solvent
(d) insidious

Correct Answer: (d) insidious

Solution:insidious - proceeding in a gradual way and secretly intending to cause harm
benevolent -well meaning and kindly. malevolent - having or showing a wish to do evil to others.
solvent - able to dissolve other
substances.