SYNONYMS Part =2

Total Questions: 50

1. Major [SSC CPO 05/10/2023]

Correct Answer: (b) Considerable
Note:

Considerable- notably large in size, amount, or extent.

Major- large or important.

Creviced- having many narrow openings or cracks.

Diligent- showing hard work and attention to detail.

Shallow- of little depth and not deep.

2. Vagrancy [SSC CPO 05/10/2023]

Correct Answer: (a) Vagabond
Note:

Vagabond- a person who has no home and wanders from place to place.

Vagrancy- the state of living as a vagrant or homeless.

Vagueness- the state of being unclear or inexact.

Fragrance- a pleasant smell.

Exploration- the activity of searching and finding out about something.

3. The manager noticed a discrepancy between the two audit reports. [SSC CPO 05/10/2023]

Correct Answer: (b) major difference
Note:

Discrepancy - major difference.

4. The platter was insipid, so we refused to pay the bill. [SSC CPO 05/10/2023]

Correct Answer: (a) lacking taste
Note:

Insipid- lacking taste.

5. The concert was filled with rapt teenage listeners. [SSC CPO 05/10/2023]

Correct Answer: (c) fully attentive
Note:

fully Attentive

6. Desolate [SSC CPO 05/10/2023]

Correct Answer: (c) Depressive
Note:

Depressive- feelings sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of energy or enthusiasm of.

Desolate- feeling or unhappiness or loneliness. showing great

Fortunate- Having good luck and favour.

Hopeful- feeling positive or confident about the future.

Sturdy- one who is strong and bold.

7. I like all games instead of cricket [SSC CPO 05/10/2023]

Correct Answer: (b) except
Note:

Except- instead of

Exclude- to leave out or not include

Rather- instead; used to indicate a preference or choice between options

Object- to express disapproval disagreement or with something.

8. Improved rail transport is essential for business. [SSC CPO 05/10/2023]

Correct Answer: (d) Crucial
Note:

Crucial- extremely important or necessary

Essential- absolutely necessary

Recommended- suggested or advised as

suitable, beneficial, or desirable

Technical- relating to a specific skill, knowledge, or field of study

Trivial- of little significance.

9. The athlete's perseverance and mental toughness (facilitate) her to overcome adversity and achieve her goals [SSC MTS 01/09/2023]

Correct Answer: (b) enabled
Note:

Enabled - made something possible.

Facilitate - make something easier to do.

Restricted - limited or controlled.

Limited - not very large or extensive.

Hindered - made something difficult or impossible.

10. Repulsive [SSC MTS 01/09/2023]

Correct Answer: (c) Disgusting
Note:

Disgusting - very unpleasant.

Repulsive- extremely unpleasant or unacceptable.

Attractive - pleasing to look at.

Reliable- (someone/something) able to be trusted.

Uniform- same in all cases and at all times.