SYNONYMS (Part-III)

Total Questions: 50

21. The deteriorated building was declared unsafe for the inmates. [SSC CHSL 04/08/2023 (4th Shift)]

Correct Answer: (a) dilapidated
Solution:Dilapidated- old and in poor condition.

Deteriorated- inferior in quality or value.

Dissipated- gradually disappeared. Meliorated- improved or made better.

Reprobated- strongly condemned or rejected by others.

22. ''Requirement'' is ___________. [SSC CHSL 07/08/2023 (3rd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (a) Essential
Solution:Essential- absolutely necessary.

Requirement- a thing that is needed or wanted.

Serious- requiring much thought or work.

Vague- not clearly expressed.

Importance- the state of being valuable.

23. ''Callous'' is ___________. [SSC CHSL 07/08/2023 (1st Shift)]

Correct Answer: (c) Insensitive
Solution:Insensitive- showing no concern for others' feelings.

Callous- having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others.

Inordinate- much more than usual or expected.

Compassionate- showing pity, sympathy and understanding for feelings of other people.

Unshackle- to set free.

24. ''Deterioration'' is ___________. [SSC CHSL 07/08/2023 (1st Shift)]

Correct Answer: (a) Retrogression
Solution:Retrogression- the process of returning to an earlier state, typically a worse one.

Deterioration- the process of becoming progressively worse.

Demonstration- an act of showing that something exists or is true by giving proof or evidence.

Malfunction- normally. a failure to function

Ramification- a complex or unwelcome consequence of an action or event.

25. ''Objection'' is ___________. [SSC CHSL 07/08/2023 (1st Shift)]

Correct Answer: (b) Disapproval
Solution:Disapproval- expression of an unfavourable opinion.

Objection- an expression or feeling of disapproval.

Moan- a long, low sound made by a person expressing physical or mental suffering or sexual pleasure.

Counter- to react to something with an opposing opinion.

Sanction - official permission or approval for an action.

26. Sometimes, she passes sarcastic remarks on everyone _________. [SSC CHSL 07/08/2023 (3rd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (b) Hostile
Solution:Hostile- Showing unfriendliness; characterized by enmity or opposition.

Sarcastic- saying or expressing the opposite of what you really mean in a way to criticize someone.

Complimentary- expressing praise or admiration; giving a positive comment or compliment.

Quite- to a significant extent or degree; completely or entirely.

Exceptional- outstanding. unusually good or

27. Despite having a lot of work to do, he spent the whole day engaging in frivolous activities like playing video games and watching TV. [SSC CHSL 07/08/2023 (3rd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (a) worthless
Solution:Worthless- having little or no value; not useful or valuable.

Frivolous- lacking carefree. in seriousness;

Detestable- worthy of strong dislike or hatred.

Secretive- inclined to conceal or keep things hidden from others.

Mischievous- playfully causing trouble, harm, or annoyance.

28. ''Erudite'' is ___________. [SSC CHSL 07/08/2023 (3rd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (c) Knowledgeable
Solution:Knowledgeable

Erudite- having or showing great knowledge or learning.

Ignorant- lacking knowledge or awareness in general.

Naive- showing a lack of experience, sophistication, or worldly wisdom.

29. ''Bewitching'' is ___________. [SSC CHSL 07/08/2023 (3rd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (b) Alluring
Solution:Alluring - highly attractive and captivating.

Bewitching - charming and enchanting.

Painful- causing physical or emotional pain.

Rude- displaying impolite or disrespectful behavior.

Repulsive- causing strong feelings of dislike or disgust.

30. In order to protect his identity, the spy had to efface all evidence of his true name and occupation from his personal documents. [SSC CHSL 07/08/2023 (4th Shift)]

Correct Answer: (d) destroy
Solution:Destroy- to demolish or ruin completely.

Efface- to erase or wipe out.

Reveal- . to make something known or visible

Clarify-  to make clear or understandable.

Maintain- to keep in a certain condition or state.