SYNONYMS (Part-VI)

Total Questions: 50

1. They wanted me to (expound) on this topic because I had some decent ideas on the subject. [SSC MTS 02/05/2023 Afternoon]

(a) paucity
(b) notoriety
(c) partisan
(d) expatiate

Correct Answer: (d) expatiate

Solution:Expatiate - to speak or write in detail.

Expound - present and explain in detail.

Paucity- . a scarcity or shortage of something

Notoriety - the state of being famous or well known for some bad quality.

Partisan- a strong supporter of a party, cause, or person.

2. ''Ulterior'' [SSC MTS 02/05/2023 Evening]

(a) Anterior
(b) Prior
(c) Ancient
(d) Eventual

Correct Answer: (d) Eventual

Solution:Eventual- Happening or existing at a later time or at the end.

Ulterior - Existing beyond what is obvious or admitted.

Anterior - Coming before in time; earlier.

Prior - Existing or coming before in time, order, or importance.

Ancient - something of or from a long time ago.

3. ''Explicit'' [SSC MTS 03/05/2023 Morning]

(a) Perfect
(b) Specific
(c) Nebulous
(d) Vogue

Correct Answer: (b) Specific

Solution:Specific - clearly defined.

Explicit- stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.

Nebulous - not clear.

Vogue- the quality or state of being popular.

4. ''Valiance'' [SSC MTS 03/05/2023 Afternoon]

(a) Gallantry
(b) Cravenness
(c) Dastardliness
(d) Patience

Correct Answer: (a) Gallantry

Solution:Gallantry- courageous behaviour, especially in battle.

Valiance- great courage or determination.

Cravenness- lack of courage.

Dastardliness- one who shows disgraceful fear or courage.

Patience - the capacity to accept or tolerate problems.

5. ''Gauge'' [SSC MTS 04/05/2023 Morning]

(a) Diagnose
(b) Valve
(c) Attempt
(d) Measure

Correct Answer: (d) Measure

Solution:Measure- to find out the size, length, or quantity of something.

Gauge- a measuring device.

Diagnose- condition. identify to a medical

Valve- a device used to control the flow of fluids.

Attempt- to try to do something.

6. In the absence of miracles, my frustration spikes. [SSC MTS 04/05/2023 Morning]

(a) Digs
(b) Falls
(c) Losses
(d) Increases

Correct Answer: (d) Increases

Solution:Increases- become or make greater in size, amount, or degree.

Spikes- increase.

Digs- to turn up, loosen, or remove earth.

Falls- to descend freely by the force of gravity.

Losses- the action or state of not maintaining or having control over something any more.

7. From start to finish, the treatment of the defendants was a (travesty) of legal due process. [SSC MTS 04/05/2023 Evening]

(a) magic
(b) mockery
(c) tribute
(d) slurry

Correct Answer: (b) mockery

Solution:mockery- foolish remarks or actions unkind, critical,

Travesty- something that fails to represent the values and qualities.

Tribute - something that you say, write, or give that shows your respect and admiration for someone.

Slurry- a mixture of water and small pieces of a solid.

8. ''Jaded'' [SSC MTS 08/05/2023 Afternoon]

(a) Weariless
(b) Unwearied
(c) Beguiled
(d) Fatigued

Correct Answer: (d) Fatigued

Solution:Fatigued - extreme tiredness.

Jaded - fatigued by overwork.

Weariless - tireless.

Unwearied - not tired.

Beguiled - to persuade, attract, or interest someone.

9. ''Valet'' [SSC MTS 09/05/2023 Morning]

(a) Carrier
(b) Carrousel
(c) Kingpin
(d) Butler

Correct Answer: (d) Butler

Solution:Butler- the most important male servant in a wealthy house.

Valet- the personal male servant of a wealthy man.

Carrier- a person or thing that carries, holds, or conveys something.

Carrousel- a large, rotating machine with seats for children to ride or amusement.

Kingpin- the most important person in an organization.

10. ''Calamity'' [SSC MTS 09/05/2023 Evening]

(a) Embark
(b) Debauchery
(c) Debar
(d) Debacle

Correct Answer: (d) Debacle

Solution:Debacle - a sudden failure.

Calamity- an event causing great and often sudden damage.

Embark- to go onto a ship, aircraft, or train.

Debauchery- excessive indulgence in sex, alcohol, or drugs.

Debar- to stop someone from doing something by law agreement. or by official

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