SYNONYMS (Part-V)

Total Questions: 50

31. The Department of Educational Policy is committed to the study of educational policy, analyse, and evaluate educational programmes, to identify trends, understand outcomes and guide policy and practice, towards finding solutions to current problems in educational governance and management. [SSC CGL 25/07/2023 (3rd Shift)]

(a) affiliated
(b) dedicated
(c) inclined
(d) apathetic

Correct Answer: (b) dedicated

Solution:Dedicated - Devoted and fully committed to a particular cause or task.

Committed- dedicated, loyal or devoted to a cause.

Affiliated- connected or associated with a group or organization.

Inclined- leaning towards a particular opinion or preference.

Apathetic- showing lack of interest or enthusiasm.

32. ''Predicament'' [SSC CGL 25/07/2023 (3rd Shift)]

(a) Ease
(b) Quandary
(c) Blessing
(d) Solution

Correct Answer: (b) Quandary

Solution:Quandary - a state of uncertainty or dilemma, often leading to difficulty in making a decision.

Predicament- a difficult or challenging situation that is hard to escape from.

Ease- a state of comfort, relaxation, or freedom from effort or difficulty.

Blessing- something good or lucky.

Solution- the answer to a problem or challenge.

33. A strong man is a mediator between divine and mortal fate. [SSC CGL 26/07/2023 (3rd Shift)]

(a) Delightful
(b) Sincere
(c) Overjoyed
(d) Lethal

Correct Answer: (d) Lethal

Solution:Lethal- capable of causing death.

Mortal- subject to death.

Delightful- giving great pleasure or satisfaction.

Sincere- being genuine and honest in feelings or intentions.

Overjoyed- feeling extreme happiness.

34. His modest nature made all the difference. [SSC CGL 26/07/2023 (2nd Shift)]

(a) courageous
(b) horrific
(c) shy
(d) dry

Correct Answer: (c) shy

Solution:Shy - Feeling nervous around others, avoiding attention.

Modest- having a simple and humble nature.

Courageous- being brave and facing challenges without fear.

Horrific- extremely shocking, causing intense fear.

Dry- lacking moisture, not wet.

35. Small Island The internationally agreed of the Developing States (SIDS) Accelerated Declaration Modalities of Action, the so-called S.A.M.O.A Pathway, recognises that SIDS remains a special case for sustainable development in view of their unique and particular vulnerabilities. [SSC CGL 26/07/2023 (2nd Shift)]

(a) vast
(b) unsuitable
(c) rare
(d) imperishable

Correct Answer: (d) imperishable

Solution:Imperishable not able to be destroyed or decayed.

Sustainable doing things without harming the environment or using up resources.

Vast- extremely large in size or extent.

Unsuitable- not appropriate or fitting.

Rare- not infrequently. common, happening

36. Select the most appropriate synonym of the italicised word in the given sentence. [SSC CGL 26/07/2023]

In most organisations there are predators who take advantage over the meek ones.

(a) supporters
(b) philanthropists
(c) benefactors
(d) exploiters

Correct Answer: (d) exploiters

Solution:Exploiters Individuals or entities that take advantage of others for personal gain.

Predators- those who hunt or prey upon others for their own benefit.

Supporters- people who provide assistance, help, or encouragement to others.

Philanthropists- individuals who donate money or resources to promote the welfare of others.

Benefactors- those who provide financial or other forms of aid to support individuals, organizations, or causes.

37. ''Fragile'' is ____________. [SSC CGL 26/07/2023 (1st Shift)]

(a) Delicate
(b) Firm
(c) Composed
(d) Fanatic

Correct Answer: (a) Delicate

Solution:Delicate- Easily broken, fragile, or sensitive.

Fragile- easily damaged or broken.

Firm- solid and stable; not easily moved or changed.

Composed- having one's feelings and expression under control.

Fanatic- a person who is very obsessed and overly enthusiastic about something.

38. ''Connote'' [SSC CGL 27/07/2023 (2nd Shift)]

(a) Comment
(b) Criticise
(c) Care
(d) Convey

Correct Answer: (d) Convey

Solution:Convey - to communicate or express.

Connote- to imply or suggest an idea.

Comment- an expression of opinion or remark about something.

Criticize- indicate the faults of (someone or something) in a disapproving way.

Care- to look after and provide for the needs of someone.

39. Select the synonym of the word 'reproduce' from the sentence. [SSC CGL 27/07/2023 (2nd Shift)]

Many scientific researches have proved that DNA replicates itself in the human body and is an enzyme based catalyst reaction.

(a) Replicates
(b) Reaction
(c) Proved
(d) Researches

Correct Answer: (a) Replicates

Solution:Replicates - Copies or duplicates of something.

Reproduce- to generate offspring or make copies of something.

Reaction- a response or behavior to a situation or event.

Proved- to show that something is true through evidence.

Researches- the study of a subject to gather information and knowledge.

40. I have thus far sketched the events of my life, but I have not shown how much I have depended on books not only for pleasure and for the wisdom they bring to all who read, but also for that knowledge which comes to others through their eyes and their ears. [SSC CGL 27/07/2023 (2nd Shift)]

(a) clarity
(b) folly
(c) insight
(d) emotion

Correct Answer: (c) insight

Solution:Insight- having a deep understanding of a situation or problem.

Wisdom- having knowledge and good judgment.

Clarity- clear thinking and understanding.

Folly- lack of good judgment.

Emotion- feelings and reactions.

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