SYNONYMS Part =2

Total Questions: 50

41. Pretend [SSC MTS 13/09/2023]

Correct Answer: (a) Feign
Note:

Feign - to pretend or fake something.

Pretend- to act as if something is true or fake it.

Benign- gentle, harmless, or not causing harm or injury.

Align- to arrange or position things in a straight line.

Reign- the period during which a ruler holds power.

42. The girl was manacled and locked in the room. [SSC MTS 14/09/2023]

Correct Answer: (c) fettered
Note:

Fettered - being restrained or held back.

Manacled- restrained with handcuffs or shackles, usually by law enforcement.

Unfastened- released from being secured or closed.

Liberated- freed from oppression or restrictions.

Unbinded- freed from being bound or tied.

 

43. Plunge [SSC MTS 14/09/2023]

Correct Answer: (b) Dive
Note:

Dive- to jump or descend quickly into water or a deep place.

Plunge - to suddenly and forcefully move or fall downward.

Transgress- to violate or break a rule, law, or boundary.

Rush - to move quickly or hurry.

 

44. The novel's intricate plot and rich character development kept readers (committed) from the beginning to the end. [SSC MTS 14/09/2023]

Correct Answer: (a) engaged
Note:

Engaged- to keep someone interested in some activity.

Committed- devoted to a cause or activity.

Secluded - isolated and hidden from view or contact with other people.

Detached- emotionally uninvolved or indifferent.

Dismantled - taken apart or removed.

45. Magnificent [SSC MTS 14/09/2023]

Correct Answer: (b) Glorious
Note:

Glorious - having great beauty and admiration.

Magnificent- very impressive or beautiful.

Justify - to give a good reason for something.

Highest - the greatest or most important.

Modest - humble and not boastful.

46. Shiya had more grit than her other siblings. [SSC MTS 14/09/2023]

Correct Answer: (d) courage
Note:

Courage - the ability to do something that frightens one.

Grit- strength of character and determination.

Power - the ability to do something or control something.

Level - having a flat and even surface.

Gap - a space between two things.

47. Resentment [SSC CHSL 02/08/2023]

Correct Answer: (c) Anger
Note:

Anger- a strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility.

Resentment- a of feeling displeasure at something. angry

Calmness- the state of being free from disturbance or violent activity.

Happiness- the state of being happy.

Relaxation - the state of being free from tension and anxiety.

48. The politician's pompous rhetoric during the campaign failed to garner much support from the public. [SSC CHSL 02/08/2023]

Correct Answer: (c) Supercilious
Note:

Supercilious- behaving as if you think you are superior to others.

Pompous- acting in a way that makes them look better than others.

Conciliatory- someone. intended to pacify

Benign- gentle and kindly.

Diplomatic- smoothness and skill in handling matters.

 

49. Select the most appropriate synonym of the word 'Keen' from the given sentence. [SSC CHSL 02/08/2023]

I am eager and happy to visit the beautiful city of Darjeeling next month with my family.

 

Correct Answer: (c) eager
Note:

Eager- very enthusiastic or excited.

Keen- very interested or enthusiastic.

Beautiful- attractive or pleasing to the senses.

Visit- go somewhere to see someone or spend time.

Happy- feeling or showing pleasure.

 

50. The guest was heckled by the spectators. [SSC CHSL 02/08/2023]

Correct Answer: (c) Taunted
Note:

Taunted- teased or provoked someone mockingly.

Heckled- unpleasantly interrupted or harassed.

Calmed- made peaceful or relaxed.

Aided- provided assistance or support.

Helped- assisted or gave support to someone.