Synonyms (CDS-Solved Paper)

Total Questions: 50

11. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word [Morning Shift-2019 (I)]

A provocative message had been doing rounds on social media to instigate the mob against migrants.

Correct Answer: (b) Inflammatory
Solution:

‘Inflammatory’ and ‘Provocative’ are synonyms. Both words mean arousing or intended to arouse angry or violent feelings (especially of speech or writing).

12. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word [Morning Shift-2019 (I)]

The differences include increase in mean temperature and heavy precipitation in several regions.

Correct Answer: (c) Rainfall
Solution:

‘Rainfall’ is the correct synonym of the word ‘Precipitation’. Precipitation means rain, snow or hail that falls to or condenses on the ground.

13. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word [Morning Shift-2019 (I)]

The portal will help victims and complainants to anonymously report cyber crime.

Correct Answer: (a) Incognito
Solution:

‘Incognito’ is the correct synonym of the word ‘Anonymously’. Both words mean unknown or having one’s true identity concealed.

14. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word [Morning Shift-2019 (I)]

He is suffering from a terminal disease.

Correct Answer: (d) Incurable
Solution:

‘Terminal and Incurable’ are synonyms. Both words mean predicted to lead to death (of a disease) especially slowly.

15. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word [Morning Shift-2019 (I)]

Doctors are reluctant to take rural postings despite big salary offers.

Correct Answer: (a) Disinclined
Solution:

‘Disinclined’ is synonym of the word ‘Reluctant’. Both words mean unenthusiastic on unwilling.

16. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word [Morning Shift-2019 (I)]

The authorities have reprimanded to subordinate officer for violating the protocol.

Correct Answer: (c) Admonished
Solution:

‘Admonished’ is the correct synonym of the word ‘Reprimanded’. Both words mean meaning is blamed or scolded.

17. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word [Morning Shift-2019 (I)]

For Gandhiji, India’s religious and linguistic diversity was an asset, not a liability.

Correct Answer: (b) Advantage
Solution:

‘Advantage’ is the closest synonym to the word ‘Asset’. Both words mean benefit or advantage.

18. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word [Morning Shift-2019 (I)]

Mahesh is mostly prejudiced in his political opinion.

Correct Answer: (c) Jaundiced
Solution:

The word ‘Jaundiced’ means the same as ‘Prejudiced’. Both words mean biased or influenced.

19. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word [Morning Shift-2019 (I)]

How hysterical he is!

Correct Answer: (a) Berserk
Solution:

‘Berserk’ is the correct synonym of the word ‘Hysterical’. Both words mean crazy or out of control with anger excitement.

20. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word [Morning Shift-2019 (I)]

Do not indulge in tautology.

Correct Answer: (b) Prolixity
Solution:

The word ‘Prolixity’ means the same as ‘Tautology’. Both words mean a phrase or expression in which the same thing is said twice in different words.