SYNONYMS (Part-V)

Total Questions: 50

21. ''Misanthropic'' [SSC CGL 21/07/2023 (4th Shift)]

Correct Answer: (c) Antisocial
Solution:Antisocial- avoiding or lacking interest in social interactions.

Misanthropic- having a general dislike or distrust of people.

Humanitarian- showing concern and care for the well-being of humanity.

Sociable- friendly and inclined to engage with others socially.

Philanthropic- inclined to help and support others, often through charitable actions.

22. The crowd cheered the cricketer. [SSC CGL 21/07/2023 (3rd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (a) Encouraged
Solution:Encouraged - to give support confidence, or motivation to someone.

Cheered- to give a loud shout of approval or encouragement.

Distracted to be unable to focus or pay attention due to other things.

Dropped- to let something fall or come down.

Attracted- to pull or draw something towards oneself.

23. For many, a warming climatic system is expected to impact the availability of basic necessities like freshwater, food security, and energy, while efforts to redress climate change, both through adaptation and mitigation, will similarly inform and shape the global development agenda. [SSC CGL 24/07/2023 (2nd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (a) rise
Solution:Reduction- to make something smaller or decrease its size or amount.

Mitigation- the act of reducing harmfulness, unpleasantness, or seriousness.

Rise- to go up or increase in level of amount.

Cure- to treat and heal a disease or problem.

Balance- to have an equal distribution between different things.

24. ''Transgression'' [SSC CGL 24/07/2023 (2nd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (a) Violation
Solution:Violation- an act that goes against a law, rule, or principle.

Transgression- a violation or breach of a law, rule, or code of conduct.

Success- achieving a positive outcome or goal.

Virtue- a morally good quality or trait.

Metamorphosis- a dramatic change of transformation.

25. ''Earnestly'' [SSC CGL 24/07/2023 (1st Shift)]

Correct Answer: (d) Sincerely
Solution:Sincerely- genuinely and honestly.

Earnestly- seriously and sincerely.

Wordily- using too many words, making it long.

Ambiguously- unclear, with different meanings possible.

Verbosely- using more words than needed, making it long-winded.

26. ''Crooked'' [SSC CGL 24/07/2023 (1st Shift)]

Correct Answer: (c) Twisted
Solution:Twisted- bent or turned in a curved way.

Crooked- bent or twisted.

Admirable- worthy of respect or praise. Taken: to acquire or seize something.

Toasted- cooked or heated until the surface becomes brown.

27. Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word from the sentence. [SSC CGL 24/07/2023 (4th Shift)]

Dangerous
The traffic police have released a safe advisory that driving without seat belts is risky, beneficial, and fearful for human lif

Correct Answer: (a) Risky
Solution:Risky- something that involves a chance of harm or danger.

Safe- free from harm or danger.

Beneficial- something that is good or advantage advantageous for a person or situation.

Released- to give freedom or set free.

28. The hot sun enervated the labourer to the extent that he collapsed. [SSC CGL 24/07/2023 (1st Shift)]

Correct Answer: (a) weaken
Solution:Weaken- make something less strong.

Enervated- feeling very weak or tired.

Alleviate- make something less painful or severe.

Energise- give energy or make something lively.

Elevate- raise something higher or lift it up.

29. ''Judicious'' [SSC CGL 25/07/2023 (3rd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (a) Sensible
Solution:Sensible- the quality of being practical, reasonable, and showing good judgement.

Judicious- showing good judgment and making thoughtful choices.

Imprudent- not showing good judgment.

Careless- to not to pay attention..

Short- sighted- Unable to see far.

30. ''Extol'' [SSC CGL 25/07/2023 (3rd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (b) Punish
Solution:Praise- showing approval or admiration for someone's actions or qualities.

Extol- to praise or admire.

Reward- something given in return for good behaviour or achievement.

Punish- to make someone face negative results for their wrong doing.

Dismay- a feeling of unhappiness and disappointment.