SYNONYMS (Part-IV)

Total Questions: 50

21. Select the most appropriate synonym of 'potential' in the given sentence. [SSC CHSL 14/08/2023 (2nd Shift)]

I have seen Radhya growing in the last few years; she now has the capability to fight worse situations.

(a) Worse
(b) Situations
(c) Growing
(d) Capability

Correct Answer: (d) Capability

Solution:Capability- the ability or capacity to do something.

Potential- the inherent or unrealized ability or capacity to do something.

22. ''Strength'' [SSC CHSL 14/08/2023 (2nd Shift)]

(a) Recluse
(b) Weakness
(c) Power
(d) Disability

Correct Answer: (c) Power

Solution:Power- the ability or capacity to do something.

Strength- the physical or mental power to accomplish tasks.

Recluse- a person who lives in isolation from society.

Weakness- the lack of physical or mental strength.

Disability- a physical or mental condition that limits a person's abilities in certain ways.

23. ''Feasibility'' [SSC CHSL 14/08/2023 (2nd Shift)]

(a) Sustainability
(b) Impropriety
(c) Heavy
(d) Probability

Correct Answer: (d) Probability

Solution:Probability - possibility

Feasibility- the practicality or possibility of something being done or achieved. Sustainability- the capacity of a system or process to be maintained or continued over the long term.

Impropriety- inappropriateness or the quality of being improper or morally unacceptable.

Heavy - having a significant weight.

24. ''Elaborate'' is ___________. [SSC CHSL 14/08/2023 (1st Shift)]

(a) Easy
(b) Complex
(c) Simple
(d) Plain

Correct Answer: (b) Complex

Solution:Complex- complicated or composed of many interconnected parts.

Elaborate- Involving details or having a high level of complexity.

25. The incorrigible optimism displayed by Aishwarya in difficult situations turned out her to be a favourite among her friends. [SSC CHSL 14/08/2023 (2nd Shift)]

(a) translucent
(b) illustrious
(c) unchanged
(d) barefooted

Correct Answer: (c) unchanged

Solution:unchanged

'Incorrigible' unable to means be corrected or reformed which is synonymous with unchanged. Hence, 'unchanged' is the most appropriate answer.

26. ''Fraudulent'' is ___________. [SSC CHSL 14/08/2023 (2nd Shift)]

(a) Genuine
(b) Counterfeit
(c) Unimaginative
(d) Dissimilar

Correct Answer: (b) Counterfeit

Solution:Counterfeit- something that is fake or made to look like an authentic item.

Fraudulent- involving deceit or dishonesty.

Genuine- authentic, real, or true.

Unimaginative- originality. lacking creativity or

Dissimilar- not alike or similar.

27. ''Quell'' is ___________. [SSC CHSL 17/08/202 (1st Shift)]

(a) Invite
(b) Beseech
(c) Encourage
(d) Suppress

Correct Answer: (d) Suppress

Solution:Suppress- to restrain or prevent something from happening by using force.

Quell- to calm or suppress something.

Invite- to request or ask someone to participate in an event.

Beseech- to urgently and sincerely request for something.

Encourage to give support, confidence, or motivation to someone.

28. Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word from the following sentence. [SSC CHSL 17/08/2023 (1st Shift)]

Damage Every war in the history originates because of the greed of the rulers which was satisfied after mass destruction.

(a) Satisfied
(b) Destruction
(c) Greed
(d) Originates

Correct Answer: (b) Destruction

Solution:Destruction- the act of causing severe damage or ruining something.

Damage- harm or injury to something.

Satisfied- content and pleased with something.

Greed- intense and selfish desire for something, especially wealth, power, or food.

Originates- comes from a particular source.

29. ''Repercussion'' is ___________. [SSC CHSL 17/08/2023 (1st Shift)]

(a) Duplication
(b) Consequence
(c) Recusation
(d) Apprehension

Correct Answer: (b) Consequence

Solution:Consequence- the result or outcome of a particular action or event.

Repercussion- an indirect consequence or result of an action or event.

Duplication- the act of making an exact copy or replica of something.

Recusation-the act of disqualifying a judge on the grounds of partiality.

Apprehension- a feeling of anxiety or fear about a future event or outcome.

30. Let us adjourn the meeting here, as it is lunchtime now. [SSC CHSL 17/08/2023 (1st Shift)]

(a) Postpone
(b) Prohibit
(c) Stimulate
(d) Expedite

Correct Answer: (a) Postpone

Solution:Postpone- to delay an event or action to a later time.

Adjourn- to postpone or delay a meeting or legal case.

Prohibit- to forbid or ban something, making it illegal or against the rules.

Stimulate- to encourage or incite activity by increasing interest or excitement.

Expedite- to make a process or action happen more quickly or efficiently.

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