SYNONYMS (Part-II)

Total Questions: 50

1. ''Major'' is ___________. [SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (2nd Shift)]

(a) Creviced
(b) Considerable
(c) Diligent
(d) Shallow

Correct Answer: (b) Considerable

Solution: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'' is _____________. [SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (2nd Shift)]

(a) Vagabond
(b) Vagueness
(c) Fragrance
(d) Exploration

Correct Answer: (a) Vagabond

Solution: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 (2nd Shift)]

(a) deliberate mistake
(b) major difference
(c) selfish interest
(d) great similarity

Correct Answer: (b) major difference

Solution:Discrepancy - major difference.

4. The platter was insipid, so we refused to pay the bill. [SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (2nd Shift)]

(a) lacking taste
(b) full of flavours
(c) filled with dirt
(d) full of spices

Correct Answer: (a) lacking taste

Solution:Insipid- lacking taste.

5. The concert was filled with rapt teenage listeners. [SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (3rd Shift)]

(a) really fashionable
(b) boldly dressed
(c) fully attentive
(d) truly energetic

Correct Answer: (c) fully attentive

Solution:fully Attentive

6. ''Desolate'' is_________. [SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (3rd Shift)]

(a) Fortunate
(b) Hopeful
(c) Depressive
(d) Sturdy

Correct Answer: (c) Depressive

Solution: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 (2nd Shift)]

(a) exclude
(b) except
(c) rather
(d) object

Correct Answer: (b) except

Solution: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 (2nd Shift)]

(a) Recommended
(b) Technical
(c) Trivial
(d) Crucial

Correct Answer: (d) Crucial

Solution: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 (1st Shift)]

(a) restricted
(b) enabled
(c) limited
(d) hindered

Correct Answer: (b) enabled

Solution: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'' is ___________. [SSC MTS 01/09/2023 (1st Shift)]

(a) Attractive
(b) Reliable
(c) Disgusting
(d) Uniform

Correct Answer: (c) Disgusting

Solution: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.

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