SYNONYMS (Part-IX)

Total Questions: 50

21. ''Segregate'' [SSC MTS 06/07/2022 (Afternoon)]

Correct Answer: (b) Isolate
Solution:Segregate- to separate one group of people or things from the rest

Isolate- to put or keep somebody/something separate from other people or things

Submerge- to go or make something go under water

Nullify- to officially make an agreement, order, etc. lose its legal force

Integrate- to join things so that they become one thing or work together

22. ''Obtrusive'' [SSC MTS 06/07/2022 (Afternoon)]

Correct Answer: (c) Prominent
Solution:Obtrusive- noticeable in an annoying or unpleasant way

Prominent- very noticeable, important, or famous

Pervasive- that is present in all parts of something

Exclusive- only to be used by or given to one person, group, etc

Modest- not talking too much about your own abilities, good qualities, etc.

23. ''Obstruct'' [SSC MTS 06/07/2022 (Evening)]

Correct Answer: (b) Curb
Solution:Obstruct - to stop something from happening

Curb- to limit or control something, especially something bad

Replace- to take the place somebody/something of

Release- to allow somebody/something to be free

Unclog- remove accumulated matter from a drain or other channel

24. He was critically injured in the accident. [SSC MTS 07/07/2022 (Afternoon)]

Correct Answer: (b) severely
Solution:Critically- in a way that is very bad or serious

Severely- in a very stern, strict, or harsh way.

Favourably- showing that you like or approve of someone or something.

Trivially- of very little importance or value

Confidently- having strong belief in your abilities

25. ''Callous'' [SSC MTS 08/07/2022 (Morning)]

Correct Answer: (a) Brutal
Solution:Callous - not caring about the feelings or suffering of other people

Brutal- very cruel and/or violentProblematic- difficult to deal with or to understand;

Large- greater in size, amount, etc. than usual

Humane- having or showing kindness or understanding

26. ''Caustic'' [SSC MTS 08/07/2022 (Morning)]

Correct Answer: (a) Acidic
Solution:Caustic- able to burn or destroy

things by chemical action

Acidic- having a very sour or sharp taste

Photogenic-looking photographs attractive in

Basic- forming the part of something that is most necessary

Soothing- making you feel calm

27. ''Intervene'' [SSC MTS 08/07/2022 (Afternoon)]

Correct Answer: (d) Arbitrate
Solution:Intervene - to interrupt somebody who is speaking in order to say something

Arbitrate- to settle an argument between two people or groups by finding a solution that both can accept

Embody- to be a very good example of something

Combine- to join or mix two or more things together

Coalesce- to come together to form one larger group, substance, etc.

28. ''Concede'' [SSC MTS 08/07/2022 (Evening)]

Correct Answer: (b) Permit
Solution:Concede- to admit that something is true although you do not want to

Permit- to allow somebody to do something

Reject- refuse to somebody/something to accept

Deny- to refuse to admit or accept something

Fascinate- to attract or interest somebody very much

29. ''We need to protest against the policy. [SSC MTS 08/07/2022 (Evening)]

Correct Answer: (a) resist
Solution:Protest- a statement or action that shows that you do not like or approve of something

Resist- to back fight something/somebody against

Assent- official agreement to something

Validate- to show that something is true

Perk- something extra that you get from your employer in addition to money

30. ''Deficient'' [SSC MTS 08/07/2022 (Evening)]

Correct Answer: (c) Incomplete
Solution:Deficient - not having enough of something

Incomplete- having a part or parts missing

Sleek- smooth and shiny because it is healthy

Whole- a thing that is complete or full in itself

Integral- necessary in order to make something complete