SYNONYMS (Part – 12)

Total Questions: 50

1. Commute [SSC CGL 19/04/2022(Morning)]

Correct Answer: (b) Convert
Note:

Commute- to travel a long distance from home to work every day

Convert- to change from one form, system, or use to another

Consume- to use something such as fuel, energy or time

Condense- to change or makesomething change from gas to liquid

Conserve- to avoid wasting something

 

2. Arid [SSC CGL 19/04/2022(Evening)]

Correct Answer: (a) Dry
Note:

Arid- very dry

Dry- without liquid in it or on it

Lively- full of energy, interest, excitement, etc.

Damp- a little wet

Fertile- that can produce babies, fruit, or new plants

3. Saucy [SSC CGL 20/04/2022(Morning)]

Correct Answer: (d) Cheeky
Note:

Saucy- sexually suggestive in a light-hearted and humorous way.

Cheeky- not showing respect

Tasty- having a good flavour

Polite- having good manners showing respect for others and

Smooth- having a completely flat surface with no lumps or holes or rough areas

 

4. Lull [SSC CGL 20/04/2022 (Evening)]

Correct Answer: (d) Calm
Note:

Lull - a short period of quiet between times of activity

Calm- not excited, worried, or angry

Disturbance- something that makes you stop what you are doing

Activity- a situation in which there is a lot of action or movement

Noise- a sound, especially one that is loud or unpleasant

 

5. Imbue [SSC CGL 21/04/2022(Morning)]

Correct Answer: (c) Instill
Note:

Imbue- to fill somebody/something with deep feelings, strong opinions or ideas, or a particular sense of value or quality

Instill- to make somebody think or feel something

Remove- to take somebody/something off or away

Clear- easy to see, hear or understand

Deprive- to prevent somebody/something something from having

 

6. Livid [SSC CGL 21/04/2022(Afternoon)]

Correct Answer: (d) Furious
Note:

Livid- very angry

Furious- very angry

Closed- not open

Clear- easy to see, hear or understand

Pale- not bright or strong in colour

7. Penalise [SSC CGL Tier II (29/01/2022)]

Correct Answer: (a) Punish
Note:

Punish

Penalise- to punish somebody for  breaking a law or rule

Punish- to make somebody suffer because he/she has done something bad or wrong

Praise- to say that somebody/something is good and should be admired

Pretend- to behave in a particular way in order to make other people believe something that is not true

Protect- to keep somebody/something safe

8. Sequestered [SSC CGL Tier II (29/01/2022)]

Correct Answer: (c) Secluded
Note:

Secluded

Sequestered- peaceful and quiet because it is far away from people

Secluded- far away from other people,

Polished- of a high standard

Decorated- to add something in order to make a thing more attractive to look at

Frequented- to go to a place often

9. INEVITABLY [SSC CGL Tier II (03/02/2022)]

Correct Answer: (b) Certainly
Note:

Certainly

Inevitably- in a way that cannot be avoided

Certainly- without doubt, definitely

Avoidably- in a way that is avoidable

Distantly- far away

Unlikely- not likely to happen

10. INDULGENCE [SSC MTS 5/10/2021 (Morning)]

Correct Answer: (a) leniency
Note:

leniency

Indulgence- the state of having or doing whatever you want

Leniency- the fact or quality of being more merciful or tolerant than expected

Attentiveness- the action of paying close attention to something.

Accuracy- the fact of being correct and without any mistakes

Diligence- the quality of doing work carefully and thoroughly