SYNONYMS (Part-VI)

Total Questions: 50

11. ''Abide'' [SSC MTS 09/05/2023 Evening]

Correct Answer: (c) Dwell
Solution:Dwell - live in or at a specified place.

Abide- to live or stay somewhere.

Repudiate to refuse to accept or obey something or someone

Decamp-  leave a place suddenly or secretly.

Vamoose- to go away, disappear or depart quickly.

12. No need to read (voluminous) campaign literature, or pore through printed recommendations. [SSC MTS 10/05/2023 Evening]

Correct Answer: (a) Commodious
Solution:Commodious-  a room or house that has a lot of space.

Voluminous- having or marked by great volume or bulk.

Micro-Very small.

Sparkling - shining brightly.

Reverberate-(of a loud noise) be repeated several times as an echo.

13. ''Fetish'' [SSC MTS 10/05/2023 Evening]

Correct Answer: (c) Desire
Solution:Desire- A strong feeling of wanting to have something or wishing for something to happen.

Fetish -A form of strong desire.

Awkward- Causing or feeling uneasy embarrassment or inconvenience.

Requirement- a thing that is needed or wanted.

Learning-  Learning is the process of acquiring new understanding  knowledge.

14. Paul Bunyan is considered a legend. [SSC MTS 11/05/2023 Afternoon]

Correct Answer: (d) tradition
Solution:Tradition- The transmission of customs or beliefs from generation to generation.

Legend -A traditional story sometimes popularly regarded as historical.

Spinster- an unmarried woman.

Stoic- a person who can endure pain or hardship without showing their feelings.

Volunteer- a person who works for an organization without being paid.

15. ''Inquisitive'' [SSC MTS 11/05/2023 Afternoon]

Correct Answer: (d) Curious
Solution:Curious - Eager to know or learn something.

Inquisitive- having or showing an interest in learning things.

Agile - Able to move quickly and easily.

Aloof- Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant.

Callous- Showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others.

16. ''Feat'' [SSC MTS 11/05/2023 Evening]

Correct Answer: (c) Accomplishment
Solution:Accomplishment- Something that has been achieved successfully.

Feat - An achievement that requires great courage, skill, or strength.

Hallowed- Very respected and praised because of great importance.

Handsy - Tending to touch other people, typically in a way that is inappropriate or unwanted.

Obligation An act or course of action to which a person is morally or legally bound; a duty or commitment.

17. If you think atheists are all miserable, (nihilistic) amoralists, this book should put you straight. [SSC MTS 12/05/2023 Evening]

Correct Answer: (b) cynical
Solution:Cynical- Having a distrustful or pessimistic view of human motives and actions.

Nihilistic- Rejecting moral values and believing in the meaninglessness of existence.

Canonical- Relating to a recognized or accepted set of rules, principles, or standards.

Conical- Having the shape of a cone, tapering to a point.

Tyrannical - Describing a ruler or leader who exercises oppressive or unjust power.

18. ''Virtuoso'' [SSC MTS 12/05/2023 Evening]

Correct Answer: (c) Maestro
Solution:Maestro: An expert or master in a particular field, particularly in music or conducting.

Virtuoso - Highly skilled or accomplished in a particular field, especially in arts or music.

Waive - To give up or relinquish a right or claim voluntarily.

Voluble - Talkative or fluent in speech.

Novice- A person who is new or inexperienced in a particular field or activity.

19. He has been used as the (fall guy) for issues with housing and unemployment. [SSC MTS 12/05/2023 Morning]

Correct Answer: (c) scapegoat
Solution:scapegoat - a person who is punished for things that are not his/her fault.

fall guy - a person who is falsely blamed for something that has gone wrong.

reticent - unwilling to speak about your thoughts or feelings.

confiscate to take something away from somebody as a punishment

weakling - a person or animal that is not strong physically

20. ''Debased'' [SSC MTS 12/05/2023 Morning]

Correct Answer: (c) Corrupted
Solution:Corrupted- Damaged or tainted, often morally or ethically.

Debased- Reduced in quality or value.

Amenable- Willing to cooperate or be influenced.

Unamenable - Not willing to cooperate or be influenced.

Aggrandize To increase the power, wealth, or status of something or someone.