SYNONYMS (Part-III)

Total Questions: 50

11. He was the discreet boy in our group but more hardworking than all of us. [SSC CHSL 03/08/2023 (4th Shift)]

(a) loud
(b) outspoken
(c) reserved
(d) noisy

Correct Answer: (c) reserved

Solution:Reserved- slow to reveal emotion or opinions.

Discreet- respectful of privacy and secrecy.

Loud- making a lot of noise.

Outspoken- frank in stating one's opinions, especially if they are shocking or controversial.

Noisy- making a lot of noise.

12. The factory has been _ (exhaling) black smoke from its chimney. [SSC CHSL 03/08/2023 (4th Shift)]

(a) emitting
(b) preserving
(c) remitting
(d) indicting

Correct Answer: (a) emitting

Solution:Emitting- producing or discharging something, especially gas or radiation.

Exhaling- breathing air or smoke out through mouth or nose.

Preserving- maintaining something in its original or existing state.

Remitting- sending money to a person or in payment.

place, usually Indicting- formally accusing someone of a crime.

13. ''Diminutive'' is __________. [SSC CHSL 04/08/2023 (2nd Shift)]

(a) Miniature
(b) Enormous
(c) Propaganda
(d) Distinguish

Correct Answer: (a) Miniature

Solution:Miniature- something very small, like a tiny version of something bigger.

Diminutive- a word or name that makes something sound small or cute.

Enormous- extremely, incredibly big or huge.

Propaganda- information that tries to persuade or influence people, often with a hidden agenda.

Distinguish- to notice what makes something or someone special or different from others.

14. The teacher was accused of brazen favouritism in assigning the grades. [SSC CHSL 04/08/2023 (2nd Shift)]

(a) Modest
(b) Shy
(c) Unashamed
(d) Ashamed

Correct Answer: (c) Unashamed

Solution:Unashamed- feeling no guilt, embarrassment, or regret for one's actions.

Brazen- bold, shameless, or audacious, often to the point of being disrespectful.

Modest- having a humble unassuming attitude or appearance. and

Shy- one who feels nervous or uncomfortable socially.

Ashamed- feeling embarrassed, guilty, or regretful about something one has done.

15. The ruins of this building do tell us the story of a defunct organisation. [SSC CHSL 04/08/2023 (3rd Shift)]

(a) obsolete
(b) ancient
(c) contemporary
(d) prominent

Correct Answer: (a) obsolete

Solution:Obsolete no longer in use or outdated.

Defunct- no longer operational, or in existence. functioning,

Ancient- extremely old or belonging to a distant past.

Contemporary- relating to the current or modern time.

Prominent- well-known, notable, or widely recognized.

16. ''Conspicuous'' is __________. [SSC CHSL 04/08/2023 (2nd Shift)]

(a) Opaque
(b) Unnoticeable
(c) Obvious
(d) Effective

Correct Answer: (c) Obvious

Solution:Obvious- easily seen, understood, or recognized; clear.

Conspicuous- noticeable. visible clearly or

Opaque- not transparent or clear.

Unnoticeable- not easily noticed or visible.

Effective- successful in producing a desired or intended result.

17. We cannot achieve success until these antiquated policies are not amended. [SSC CHSL 04/08/2023 (4th Shift)]

(a) Outdated
(b) Current
(c) New
(d) Updated

Correct Answer: (a) Outdated

Solution:Outdated- old-fashioned and no longer useful.

Antiquated- old-fashioned or outdated.

Current- belonging to the present time.

New- produced, introduced or discovered recently.

Updated- having new parts or new information.

18. The doctors say that majority of the people who attended the fest are ill due to eating of adulterated food. [SSC CHSL 04/08/2023 (4th Shift)]

(a) spicy
(b) lascivious
(c) contaminated
(d) damp

Correct Answer: (c) contaminated

Solution:Contaminated- having been made impure by addition of a poisonous or polluting substance.

Adulterated- lessened in purity by the addition of an impure substance.

Spicy- having the quality, flavour or fragrance of spice.

Lascivious- expressing a strong desire for sexual activity.

Damp- slightly wet.

19. ''Worn'' is _________. [SSC CHSL 04/08/2023 (3rd Shift)]

(a) Dilemma
(b) Energetic
(c) Dilapidated
(d) Diminutive

Correct Answer: (c) Dilapidated

Solution:Dilapidated- in a state of disrepair or ruin due to age or neglect.

Worn- damaged and dirty as a result of much use.

Dilemma- a situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives.

Energetic- showing or involving great activity.

Diminutive- extremely small. or unusually

20. Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word from the following sentence. [SSC CHSL 04/08/2023 (2nd Shift)]

Magical

The stories of The Arabian Nights are enchanting, interesting, vivacious, and natural.

(a) enchanting
(b) Interesting
(c) natural
(d) vivacious

Correct Answer: (a) enchanting

Solution:Enchanting- delightfully charming or attractive.

Magical- beautiful or delightful in a way that seems removed from everyday life.

Interesting- holding or catching the attention.

Natural- existing in or produced by nature.

Vivacious- animated. extremely lively and

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