One Word Substitution (Part-14)

Total Questions: 26

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)]

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)]

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)]

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)]

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)]

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)]

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.