SYNONYMS (Part-IV)

Total Questions: 50

1. Demand for water is also rapidly. rising due to population growth, urbanisation and increasing pressures from the agriculture and energy sector. [SSC CHSL 10/08/2023 (1st Shift)]

(a) promptly
(b) luxuriously
(c) leisurely
(d) hopefully

Correct Answer: (a) promptly

Solution:Promptly - quickly and without delay.

Rapidly - quickly.

Luxuriously- in a way that is very comfortable and expensive.

Leisurely- done slowly and without hurry.

Hopefully - with the hope that something good will happen.

2. The Sustainable Development Goals are a countries-poor, middle-income-to call for action by all rich and promote prosperity while protecting the planet. [SSC CHSL 10/08/2023 (1st Shift)]

(a) holistic
(b) predict
(c) growl
(d) boost

Correct Answer: (d) boost

Solution:Boost- to increase or improve something.

Promote- to support or encourage something.

Conceal- to hide something.

Holistic- relating to or concerned with the whole of something.

Growl- make a low, deep sound like a dog.

3. ''Survey'' is ___________. [SSC CHSL 10/08/2023 (2nd Shift)]

(a) Disregard
(b) Slothful
(c) Scrutinise
(d) Apathy

Correct Answer: (c) Scrutinise

Solution:Scrutinise- to closely examine or inspect.

Survey- to gather information systematically by examining or inspecting.

Disregard- to ignore or pay no attention to something intentionally.

Slothful- demonstrating laziness or a lack of motivation.

Apathy- a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern about something.

4. Select the most appropriate synonym of the word 'Flung' from the given sentence. [SSC CHSL 10/08/2023 (2nd Shift)]

The entrepreneur's innovative strategies propelled his startup to success.

(a) Strategies
(b) Innovative
(c) Success
(d) Propelled

Correct Answer: (d) Propelled

Solution:Propelled -Drive or push something forwards.

Flung- move or push (something) suddenly or violently.

Strategies- a plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim.

Innovative- characterized by new and creative ideas, concepts, or methods.

Success- the accomplishment of an aim or purpose.

5. Despite the professor's best efforts to explain the complex theory, it took me a while to decipher the meaning of the text. [SSC CHSL 10/08/2023 (3rd Shift)]

(a) interpret
(b) predict
(c) conceal
(d) foresee

Correct Answer: (a) interpret

Solution:Interpret- to explain or understand the meaning of something, often by translating.

Decipher- to decode or translatesomething that is difficult to understand.

Predict0- to say or estimate that a specified thing will happen in the future.

Conceal- to hide or keep something secret or out of sight.

Foresee- to predict something that will happen in the future.

6. Happiness is not something you _______ (adjourn) for the future. It is something you design for the present. [SSC CHSL 10/08/2023 (3rd Shift)]

(a) decimate
(b) rejuvenate
(c) constitute
(d) postpone

Correct Answer: (d) postpone

Solution:Postpone- to delay or reschedule an event, appointment, oг action to a later time or date.

Adjourn- to temporarily suspend a meeting, session, or gathering.

Decimate- to severely reduce or destroy a large portion of something.

Rejuvenate- something. To restore or renew

Constitute- to form or make up a particular whole or part of something.

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

(a) Haste
(b) Stumble
(c) Dither
(d) Hassle

Correct Answer: (c) Dither

Solution:Dither- to have a hard time making up your mind or deciding something.

Hesitate- to pause or wait for a moment before doing something.

Haste- to do things quickly, often without thinking carefully.

Stumble- to trip or lose your balance.

Hassle- annoying or troublesome problems or frustration. difficulties that cause

8. The COVID-19 outbreak has caused a global education crisis. [SSC CHSL 10/08/2023 (3rd Shift)]

(a) legacy
(b) catastrophe
(c) inhibition
(d) hoard

Correct Answer: (b) catastrophe

Solution:Catastrophe- A sudden and widespread disaster or event.

Crisis- a time of intense difficulty or danger.

Legacy- an amount of money or property left to someone in a will.

Inhibition- a feeling that makes one self-conscious and unable to act in a relaxed way.

Hoard- to collect and store a large quantity of something.

9. it is hard to draw clear lines of (division) between work and leisure. [SSC CHSL 10/08/2023 (3rd Shift)]

(a) comprehension
(b) administration
(c) demarcation
(d) procrastination

Correct Answer: (c) demarcation

Solution:Demarcation- The act of marking or defining boundaries or limits.

Division- the act of separating something into parts or groups.

Comprehension- the ability to understand or grasp something.

Administration- the process of managing and organizing activities or tasks, often in a formal or official context.

Procrastination- the habit of delaying or postponing tasks or actions.

10. The neighbour's words always tantalise us. [SSC CHSL 10/08/2023 (3rd Shift)]

(a) Pacify
(b) Provoke
(c) Misguide
(d) Direct

Correct Answer: (b) Provoke

Solution:Provoke- to deliberately stimulate or incite someone to do something bad.

Tantalize to tease (someone) with the sight or promise of something that is unobtainable.

Pacify- to calm or soothe someone's anger, agitation, or unrest.

Misguide- to lead or guide someone in the wrong direction. control

Direct- to lead, guide, or something with clear instructions and guidance.

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