SYNONYMS (Part-V)

Total Questions: 50

11. She had the temerity to call her teacher a liar. [SSC CGL 20/07/2023 (3rd Shift)]

(a) impudence
(b) tedious
(c) taciturn
(d) trenchant

Correct Answer: (a) impudence

Solution:Impudence - bold disrespect or rudeness towards someone.

Temerity- extremely confident behaviour that shows a lack of respect and is considered rude.

Tedious- boring and tiring because it takes too long or is repetitive.

Taciturn- being quiet or reserved in speech.

Trenchant- very strong, clear and effective.

12. ''Immerse'' [SSC CGL 20/07/2023 (4th Shift)]

(a) Emerge
(b) Distant
(c) Involve
(d) Uncover

Correct Answer: (c) Involve

Solution:Involve- to include or take part in something.

Immerse- to deeply engage or be completely absorbed in something.

Emerge- to come out or appear.

Distant- far away, not close.

Uncover- to reveal or discover something hidden.

13. From the outset of the pandemic, the United Nations system mobilised early and comprehensively. [SSC CGL 20/07/2023 (4th Shift)]

It led on the global health response, provided life-saving humanitarian assistance to the most vulnerable, established instruments for rapid responses to the socio-economic impact and laid out a broad policy agenda for action on all fronts.

(a) at risk
(b) poor
(c) arrogant
(d) adaptable

Correct Answer: (a) at risk

Solution:at risk

Vulnerable- exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed.

Poor- lacking money or resources.

Arrogant- thinking too highly of oneself.

Adaptable able to adjust to different situations.

14. Select the most appropriate synonym of the word given in brackets to fill in the blank. [SSC CGL 21/07/2023 (1st Shift)]

She looked______(luminous) in the diamond necklace.

(a) impudent
(b) strident
(c) transcendent
(d) resplendent

Correct Answer: (d) resplendent

Solution:Resplendent- Shining brightly and radiantly.

Luminous- emitting light or glowing.

Impudent- disrespectfully bold or rude.

Strident- loud and unpleasant.

Transcendent- beyond the range of normal human experience.

15. During the summer of 1893, Miss Sullivan and I visited the World's Fair with Dr. Alexander Graham Bell. [SSC CGL 21/07/2023 (2nd Shift)]

I recall with unmixed delight those days when a thousand childish fancies became beautiful realities.

(a) enchant
(b) dismay
(c) memory
(d) emotion

Correct Answer: (a) enchant

Solution:Enchant- to captivate or charm someone, making them feel delighted or fascinated.

Delight- to give someone great pleasure or satisfaction.

Dismay- cause to disappointment. distress or

Memory- the ability to remember things from the past.

Emotion- a strong feeling or mood, often related to one's inner state

16. ''Genial'' [SSC CGL 21/07/2023 (2nd Shift)]

(a) Optimistic
(b) Cheerful
(c) Despondent
(d) Positive

Correct Answer: (b) Cheerful

Solution:Cheerful- being happy and full of positive energy.
Genial- friendly and pleasant in nature.
Optimistic- having a positive outlook on life.
Despondent- feeling hopeless and low in spirits.
Positive- having a confident attitude. constructive and

17. After my first visit to Boston, I spent almost every winter in the North. [SSC CGL 21/07/2023 (2nd Shift)]

Once I went on a visit to a New England village with its frozen lakes and vast snow fields.

(a) minimal
(b) shallow
(c) extensive
(d) solid

Correct Answer: (c) extensive

Solution:Extensive- covering a large area or having a wide scope.

Vast- extremely large or immense in size.

Minimal- very small or minimal in amount.

Shallow- having little depth.

Solid- firm, strong, and not hollow or liquid.

18. ''Jargon'' [SSC CGL 21/07/2023 (3rd Shift)]

(a) Slang
(b) Verboseness
(c) Formality
(d) Eloquence

Correct Answer: (a) Slang

Solution:Slang- words and phrases that are regarded as very informal.

Jargon- special words or phrases used by a group that understand. are difficult to

Verboseness- using too many words to say something simple.

Formality- used for official purposes.

Eloquence- speaking or writing in a smooth, persuasive way.

19. ''Fierce'' is ____________. [SSC CGL 21/07/2023 (3rd Shift)]

(a) Fanatic
(b) Aggressive
(c) Fraud
(d) Gentle

Correct Answer: (b) Aggressive

Solution:Aggressive- showing anger and a willingness to attack other people.

Fierce- extremely intense, strong, or violent anger.

Fanatic- someone overly enthusiastic about a belief or interest.

Fraud- dishonest or trickery for personal gain.

Gentle-Kind and soft in behavior, nor forceful or harsh.

20. My mother said to me that she had gone through a very strict and traditional education. [SSC CGL 21/07/2023 (4th Shift)]

(a) analogy
(b) demagogy
(c) pedagogy
(d) mythology

Correct Answer: (c) pedagogy

Solution:Pedagogy- the way of teaching and educating.

Analogy- a comparison between two things to highlight their similarities.

Demagogy- manipulating people's feelings for personal gain.

Mythology- stories explaining beliefs of a culture.

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