SYNONYMS (Part-III)

Total Questions: 50

1. ''Compel'' is __________. [SSC CHSL 02/08/2023]

(a) Allow
(b) Stop
(c) Give
(d) Obligate

Correct Answer: (d) Obligate

Solution:Obligate- to make someone feel morally or legally forced to do something.

Compel- to force or oblige someone to do something.

Stop- to prevent something from happening.

Give- to offer something to someone.

2. Although the new fashion trend was quite popular, some critics were quick to deride it as a passing fad. [SSC CHSL 02/08/2023]

(a) Ridicule
(b) Hail
(c) Detest
(d) Applaud

Correct Answer: (a) Ridicule

Solution:Ridicule- to make fun of something or someone in a hurtful way.

Deride- to mock someone, often in a disrespectful manner.

Hail- to publicly praise or show approval for a person

Detest- to dislike intensely.

Applaud- to show approval or praise by clapping.

3. A colossal amount of money has been wasted on the construction of a new administrative building. [SSC CHSL 02/08/2023]

(a) huge
(b) miniature
(c) small
(d) micro

Correct Answer: (a) huge

Solution:Huge- extremely large.

Colossal- extremely large or great.

Miniature- very small of its kind.

Micro- extremely small.

4. The security cameras can automatically (rotate) to monitor the entire hallway. [SSC CHSL 02/08/2023]

(a) evolve
(b) resolve
(c) revolve
(d) devolve

Correct Answer: (c) revolve

Solution:Revolve- move in a circle on a central axis.

Rotate- move in a circle around an axis or centre.

Evolve- develop gradually.

Resolve- to settle or find a solution to a problem or dispute.

Devolve- to pass into a different state, especially a worse one.

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

The company's strategic plan included a comprehensive analysis of market trends and consumer behaviour.

(a) Behaviour
(b) Comprehensive
(c) Trends
(d) Analysis

Correct Answer: (d) Analysis

Solution:Analysis- detailed examination of the structure of something.

Scrutiny- critical observation Or examination.

Behaviour- the way in which one acts or conducts oneself, especially towards others.

Comprehensive- dealing with all or nearly all aspects of something.

Trends- a general direction in which something is developing or changing.

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

Jayesh was competent and the best candidate for the post of clerk in the interview, whereas others were inefficient and irritating.

(a) best
(b) irritating
(c) competent
(d) inefficient

Correct Answer: (c) competent

Solution:Competent- having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully.

Capable- having the ability, fitness, or quality necessary to do or achieve a specified thing.

Best- of the most excellent or desirable type or quality.

Irritating- causing impatience, or mild anger. annoyance,

Inefficient- failing to make best use of time or resources.

7. Caves like Ajanta lie in perpetual darkness. [SSC CHSL 03/08/2023]

(a) Permanent
(b) Extreme
(c) Brief
(d) Huge

Correct Answer: (a) Permanent

Solution:Permanent - lasting forever.

Perpetual- lasting for a very long time.

Extreme- very high or intense. Brief- short in duration.

Huge- extremely large.

8. Select the most appropriate synonym of the word 'Pervasive' from the given sentence. [SSC CHSL 03/08/2023]

The scientist's hypothesis was substantiated by extensive research and experimentation.

(a) Extensive
(b) Substantiated
(c) Experimentation
(d) Hypothesis

Correct Answer: (a) Extensive

Solution:Extensive- covering a large area or having a wide scope.

Pervasive - that is present in all parts of something.

Substantiated - supported with evidence or proven to be true.

Experimentation- the act of conducting tests or trials.

Hypothesis- an assumption made based on some evidence.

9. The event, in a cramped space, was totally bizarre in my view. [SSC CHSL 03/08/2023]

(a) Usual
(b) Customary
(c) Odd
(d) Normal

Correct Answer: (c) Odd

Solution:Odd- different from what is expected.

Bizarre- very strange or unusual.

Usual- typical or common.

Customary- following established practices or customs.

Normal- usual or expected.

10. ''Tranquil'' is __________. [SSC CHSL 03/08/2023]

(a) Anxious
(b) Dilemma
(c) Fierce
(d) Peaceful

Correct Answer: (d) Peaceful

Solution:Peaceful

Tranquil- calm and peaceful.

Anxious- feeling or showing worry, nervousness or unease about something.

Dilemma- a difficult situation or problem.

Fierce- having or displaying an intense aggressiveness.

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