SYNONYMS (Part-III)

Total Questions: 50

41. Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word from the following sentence. [SSC CHSL 09/08/2023 (3rd Shift)]

Ambitious

He aspires to be a future diplomat but he will have to improve his decision-making skills.

(a) aspires
(b) improve
(c) decision
(d) skills

Correct Answer: (a) aspires

Solution:Aspires- to have a strong hope or goal to achieve something.

Ambitious- having a strong desire to achieve something big or important.

Improve- to make something better or get better at doing something.

Decision- a choice or judgment made after considering options.

Skills- abilities and knowledge to do something well.

42. During lockdown, the government and NGOs tried their best to look after people who were destitute. [SSC CHSL 09/08/2023 (3rd Shift)]

(a) impoverished
(b) elite
(c) haughty
(d) patriotic

Correct Answer: (a) impoverished

Solution:Impoverished- very poor.

Destitute- extremely poor and lacking the means to provide for oneself.

Elite- a select group that is superior in terms of ability or qualities.

Haughty- behaving in a proud, arrogant manner.

Patriotic- having or expressing devotion to and vigorous support for one's country.

43. ''Indispensable'' [SSC CHSL 09/08/2023 (2nd Shift)]

(a) Memorable
(b) Eternal
(c) Essential
(d) Forceful

Correct Answer: (c) Essential

Solution:Essential- absolutely necessary; extremely important.

Indispensable- absolutely necessary.

Memorable- worth remembering, especially because of being special or unusual.

Eternal- lasting or existing forever.

Forceful- vigorous and powerful.

44. The transient rains have caused harm to the crops in the north. [SSC CHSL 09/08/2023 (3rd Shift)]

(a) Perpetual
(b) Long
(c) Fleeting
(d) Stable

Correct Answer: (c) Fleeting

Solution:Fleeting-lasting for a very short time.

Transient-lasting only for a short time.

Perpetual- never ending or changing.

Long-taking a great amount of time.

Stable- not easily upset or disturbed.

45. ''Prolific'' is ___________. [SSC CHSL 09/08/2023 (1st Shift)]

(a) Productive
(b) Lazy
(c) Unproductive
(c) Unproductive

Correct Answer: (a) Productive

Solution:Productive- being effective and achieving a lot of tasks or goals.

Prolific- producing or creating a large quantity of something, often in a successful or impressive way.

Lazy- avoiding work or being unwilling to put in effort.

Unproductive- not being effective in getting things done.

Unsuccessful- failing to achieve the desired goals or outcomes.

46. His conceit prevented him from accepting any criticism, even if it was meant to be constructive. [SSC CHSL 09/08/2023 (2nd Shift)]

(a) prejudice
(b) modesty
(c) cowardice
(d) egotism

Correct Answer: (d) egotism

Solution:Egotism- excessive belief in one's own importance.

Conceit- excessive pride in oneself or one's abilities.

Prejudice- an unfair feeling of dislike for a person or group.

Modesty- the quality of not being too proud or confident about yourself.

Cowardice- a lack of courage or bravery.

47. Education gives people the knowledge and skills they need to stay healthy, get jobs and foster tolerance. [SSC CHSL 09/08/2023 (1st Shift)]

(a) entrench
(b) distrust
(c) lethargy
(d) endurance

Correct Answer: (d) endurance

Solution:Endurance- ability to withstand challenges, difficulties, or hardships.

Tolerance- the ability to deal with something unpleasant or annoying.

Entrench- to establish something firmly, making it difficult to change or remove.

Distrust- lack of trust.

Lethargy- lack of energy or enthusiasm.

48. ''Precise'' is ___________. [SSC CHSL 10/08/2023 (3rd Shift)]

(a) Vague
(b) General
(c) Accurate
(d) Ambiguou

Correct Answer: (c) Accurate

Solution:Accurate - correct or true.

Precise - exact or accurate.

Vague - not clear or specific.

General - applying to most or everyone.

Ambiguous having more than one possible meaning.

49. She's so benevolent that she can't even harm a fly, let alone hurting someone. [SSC CHSL 10/08/2023 (1st Shift)]

(a) Gloomy
(b) Unfortunate
(c) Grudging
(d) Compassionate

Correct Answer: (d) Compassionate

Solution:Compassionate- feeling or showing sympathy and concern for others.

Benevolent- kind and helpful.

Gloomy- dark and depressing.

Unfortunate- unlucky, unsuccessful or unhappy.

Grudging- unwilling to give or allow something.

50. I am in a difficult predicament as I have two offers at a time. [SSC CHSL 10/08/2023 (2nd Shift)]

(a) Dilemma
(b) Success
(c) Offer
(d) Advantage

Correct Answer: (a) Dilemma

Solution:Dilemma - a difficult situation requiring to choose between two or more equally bad options.

Predicament-situation. a difficult or dangerous

Success - the achievement of something that you have been trying to do.

Offer - to give or propose something.

Advantage - a benefit or superiority.

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