SYNONYMS (Part – 12)

Total Questions: 50

41. EXULTATION [SSC MTS 22/10/2021 (Afternoon)]

Correct Answer: (d) Jubilation
Note:

Jubilation

Exultation- a feeling of triumphant elation or jubilation; rejoicing.

Depression- a feeling of unhappiness that lasts for a long time

Agitation- The situation in which people protest or argue, especially in public

Irritation- The feeling of being angry or annoyed Jubilation- great happiness because of a

success

42. RETORT [SSC MTS 22/10/2021 (Afternoon)]

Correct Answer: (c) Reply
Note:

Reply

Retort- to reply quickly to what somebody says, in an angry or amusing way

Reply- to say, write or do something as an answer to somebody/something

Request- an act of asking for something

Advise- to tell somebody what you think

he/she should do

 

43. ISOLATE [SSC MTS 22/10/2021 (Evening)]

Correct Answer: (b) detach
Note:

detach

Isolate- to put or keep somebody /something separate from other people or things

Detach- to separate something from something it is connected to

Combine- to join or mix two or more things together

Connect- to be joined to something

Attach- to fasten or join something to something

44. LUCID [SSC MTS 26/10/2021 (Afternoon)]

Correct Answer: (c) Clear
Note:

Clear

Lucid- clear and easy to understand

Clear- easy to see, hear or understand

Lucky- having good luck

Timely happening at exactly the right time

Happy- feeling or showing pleasure

45. DUCT [SSC MTS 26/10/2021 (Afternoon)]

Correct Answer: (d) Canal
Note:

Canal

Duct- a tube that carries liquid, gas, etc.

Canal- a deep cut that is made through land so that boats or ships can travel along it

Bend- to make something that was straight into a curved shape

Wall- a solid, vertical structure made of stone, brick, etc. that is built around an area of land to protect it or to divide it

 

46. OMINOUS [SSC MTS 27/10/2021 (Morning)]

Correct Answer: (a) threatening
Note:

threatening

Ominous- suggesting that something bad is going to happen

Threatening- expressing or suggesting a threat or harm, danger, etc.

Promising- showing signs of being very good or successful

Capable- having the ability or qualities necessary to do something

Favourable- showing liking or approval

 

47. BREEZY [SSC MTS 27/10/2021 (Afternoon)]

Correct Answer: (c) Airy
Note:

Airy

Breezy- with a little wind

Airy- having a lot of fresh air inside

Dusty- covered in dust

Humid- containing a lot of water

Noisy- making a lot of or too much noise

 

48. POMPOUS [SSC MTS 27/10/2021 (Afternoon)]

Correct Answer: (a) Boastful
Note:

Boastful

Pompous- showing that you think you are more important than other people

Boastful- showing too much pride

Dull- not interesting or exciting

Humble- not thinking that you are better or more important than other people

Modest- not talking too much about your own abilities, good qualities, etc

 

49. FASCINATE [SSC MTS 02/11/2021 (Morning)]

Correct Answer: (b) Captivate
Note:

Captivate

Fascinate- to attract or interest somebody very much

Captivate- to attract somebody's attention and hold

Reject- to refuse to accept somebody /something

Repel- to send or push somebody /something back or away

 

 

50. FOMENT [SSC MTS 02/11/2021 (Mornin]

Correct Answer: (a) Incite
Note:

Foment- to cause trouble or violence and make people fight each other or the government

Incite- to encourage somebody to do something by making him/her very angry or excited

Inspire- to make somebody want to do or create something

Imply- to suggest something in an indirect way or without actually saying it

Ignore- to pay no attention to somebody /something