SYNONYMS (Part-IV)

Total Questions: 50

11. The chubby player was clearly told to bring his corpulent body into a good shape. [SSC CHSL 11/08/2023 (1st Shift)]

Correct Answer: (a) rotund
Solution:Rotund- round or plump in shape.

Corpulent- having a large and bulky body, often with excess fat.

Lanky- tall and thin, often with long limbs.

Deformed- not having the natural or normal shape or form.

Plush- luxuriously soft and comfortable.

12. Great leaders don't ignore trivial things. [SSC CHSL 11/08/2023]

Correct Answer: (a) Small
Solution:Trivial- unimportant significance. of or little

Serious- requiring much thought or work.

Informal- not formal or relaxed in style or demeanor.

Urgent- requiring immediate attention or action.

13. She became frantic as she lost her purse on the busy streets of the markets. [SSC CHSL 11/08/2023 (2nd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (d) Agitated
Solution:Agitated- feeling emotionally disturbed or upset.

Frantic- in a state of extreme panic or desperation.

Hectic- characterized by a lot of activity and chaos.

Composed- calm and collected, in control of one's emotions.

Audacious- willing to take bold risks, fearless and confident.

14. ''Indispensable'' is ___________. [SSC CHSL 11/08/2023 (4th Shift)]

Correct Answer: (b) Imperative
Solution:Imperative- absolutely necessary or of vital importance.

Indispensable- absolutely necessary.

Destructive- causing harm, damage, or destruction.

Drastic- extremely severe or extreme measures taken for significant change.

Invariable - constant and unchanging.

15. ''Soothe'' [SSC CHSL 11/08/2023 (4th Shift)]

Correct Answer: (b) Pacify
Solution:Pacify- to calm to restore peace.

Soothe- to provide comfort or relief to someone in distress.

Move- to change one's position, location, or emotional state.

Instigate- to provoke or initiate, often causing trouble.

Escalate- to increase in intensity or severity, especially in a conflict or problem.

16. ''Fervour'' [SSC CHSL 11/08/2023 (4th Shift)]

Correct Answer: (c) Enthusiasm
Solution:Enthusiasm- passionate and eager excitement or interest.

Fervour- intense and passionate enthusiasm or zeal.

Apathy- lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.

Hatred- intense and deep dislike.

Disgust- a strong feeling of dislike.

17. ''Paragon'' [SSC CHSL 14/08/2023 (1st Shift)]

Correct Answer: (b) Epitome
Solution:Epitome- a perfect representation or something. ideal example of

Paragon- a model of excellence orperfection.

Transient- temporary or fleeting; a person passing through temporarily.

Associate- to connect or link one thing with another.

Grumpy- easily irritated or in a bad mood.

18. The playwright borrowed the_______(crux) of plot from Shakespeare. [SSC CHSL 14/08/2023 (1st Shift)]

Correct Answer: (c) essence
Solution:Essence- fundamental or central aspect of something.

Crux- The central or crucial point of a matter.

Peel- to remove the outer layer or skin.

Subsistence- barely surviving, obtaining basic necessities of life.

Blueprint- a detailed plan or design, often in architectural or engineering drawings.

19. He lost the golden opportunity due to his habit of procrastination. [SSC CHSL 14/08/2023 (1st Shift)]

Correct Answer: (a) Indecisiveness
Solution:Indecisiveness- the inability to make decisions due to uncertainty.

Procrastination- the act of delaying tasks or actions.

Impulsiveness- the tendency to act without careful thought.

Inquisitiveness- curiosity and a desire to seek knowledge.

Submissiveness- the quality of being obedient and yielding to authority.

20. The text________(implies) to several themes that need closer examination. [SSC CHSL 14/08/2023 (1st Shift)]

Correct Answer: (a) alludes
Solution:Alludes- to indirectly reference or suggest something.

Implies- to convey or suggest something indirectly.

Deceives- to mislead or trick someone into believing something false.

Embellishes- to enhance or exaggerate the details of something

Apprehends- to arrest or capture someone; to understand or grasp a concept or idea.