SYNONYMS (Part-I)

Total Questions: 50

21. ''Vulnerable'' is _____________. [SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (1st Shift)]

(a) Susceptible
(b) Amiable
(c) Guarded
(d) Delectable

Correct Answer: (a) Susceptible

Solution:Susceptible- able to be affected by something.

Vulnerable -easily hurt or damaged.

Amiable-friendly and pleasant.

Guarded-careful and cautious.

Delectable- very pleasant.

22. The new professor is liked by his students for his amiable approach. [SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (1st Shift)]

(a) academic
(b) strict
(c) friendly
(d) simple

Correct Answer: (c) friendly

Solution:Amiable-friendly.

23. ''Spontaneous'' is ___________. [SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (1st Shift)]

(a) Acquisitive
(b) Attractive
(c) Instinctive
(d) Exhaustive

Correct Answer: (c) Instinctive

Solution:Instinctive- done withoutconscious thought.

Spontaneous- happening or done withoutplanning or preparation.

Acquisitive- having a strong desire to acquire or collect things.

Attractive having qualities that draw attention, interest, or admiration.

Exhaustive- covering or including everything.

24. You are preparing a speech for the upcoming function. Select a synonym for the highlighted word to make it better. [SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (1st Shift)]

The education system must evolve to keep pace with the rapid changes in the job market.

(a) Censor
(b) Emanate
(c) Demolish
(d) Conceal

Correct Answer: (b) Emanate

Solution:Emanate- to show a particular quality.

Evolve- to develop and change over time.

Censor- to examine and remove parts of something, such as text or media, that are considered inappropriate.

Demolish- to completely destroy something, often a building or structure.

Conceal -to hide or keep something secret.

25. A gust of wind came abruptly and our sand castle toppled. [SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (1st Shift)]

(a) blew out
(b) tumbled down
(c) turned up
(d) ran after

Correct Answer: (b) tumbled down

Solution: Toppled- tumbled down or to lean forward and fall.

26. ''Behold'' is ____________. [SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (1st Shift)]

(a) Burden
(b) Fortunate
(c) Predict
(d) Look

Correct Answer: (d) Look

Solution:Behold- to see or observe something.

Burden- something that causes difficulty or stress.

Fortunate- circumstances. having favorable

Predict- to forecast or estimate an event or outcome before it happens

27. Identify from the given options the word most similar in meaning to the underlined word according to its meaning in the following sentence. [SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (2nd Shift)]

He is a person who holds old fashioned opinions.

(a) obsolete
(b) antique
(c) ancient
(d) senior citizen

Correct Answer: (a) obsolete

Solution:old fashioned.

Antique- an item that is collected or desirable because of its age, beauty, rarity or condition.

Ancient- very old.

Senior citizen- a person who is retired or of retirement age.

28. ''Aggravate'' is _____________. [SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (1st Shift)]

(a) Enhance
(b) Mitigate
(c) Satisfy
(d) Annoy

Correct Answer: (d) Annoy

Solution:Annoy- to make someone feel slightly angry or irritated.

Aggravate- to make something worse or more serious.

Enhance- to make something better or more effective.

Mitigate- to make something less severe or serious.

Satisfy- to meet someone's needs or desires.

29. Ram was abandoned by his parents at a very early age. [SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (1st Shift)]

(a) Disgraced
(b) Loved
(c) Hated
(d) Left

Correct Answer: (d) Left

Solution:Abandoned- left.

30. Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined word. [SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (2nd Shift)]

He uses one of the finest ingredients in his cooking.

(a) Mixtures
(b) Preparations
(c) Components
(d) Culinary

Correct Answer: (c) Components

Solution:Ingredients- components.

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