SYNONYMS (Part-VI)

Total Questions: 50

41. ''Capricious'' is __________. [SSC MTS 16/06/2023 Afternoon]

Correct Answer: (a) Arbitrary
Solution:Arbitrary - based on personal preference or random choice.

Capricious- showing sudden changes in attitude or behaviour.

Stable- steady, firm and unlikely to change.

Steadfast - faithful and loyal.

Cautious- taking great care to avoid possible problems.

42. ''Gala'' is __________. [SSC MTS 19/06/2023 Afternoon]

Correct Answer: (a) Carnival
Solution:Carnival - a festive season or event.

Gala- a formal or special event.

Moist - slightly wet or damp

Mistakenly- doing something in error or by mistake.

Funeral- a ceremony or service held to honor and remember a deceased person.

43. ''Disdain'' is __________. [SSC MTS 19/06/2023 Afternoon]

Correct Answer: (a) Contempt
Solution:Contempt- a feeling of deep dislike towards someone.

Disdain- a feeling of not liking someone.

Acceptance- the action of consenting to receive or undertake something.

Admiration- a feeling of respect, approval, or high regard for someone or something.

Withdraw - to remove or take back.

44. ''Enthuse'' is __________. [SSC MTS 20/06/2023 Evening]

Correct Answer: (c) Fondle
Solution:Fondle- to caress or touch gently and lovingly.

Enthuse- to show or express great enthusiasm or excitement.

Unbothered- not concerned or affected by something.

Carefree- a state of being without worries or concerns.

Lazy- a lack of motivation or willingness to exert effort.

45. ''Magnanimity'' is __________. [SSC CHSL 09/03/2023 Evening]

Correct Answer: (d) Altruism
Solution:Altruism

Magnanimity- the quality of being magnanimous altruism, meanness and pettines. to disdain

Virulence - the severity or harmfulness of a disease or poison.

Invidiousness- the quality of being likely to cause unpleasant.

unhappiness- or being Volatile that can change suddenly and unexpectedly.

46. ''Quandary'' is __________. [SSC CHSL 09/03/2023 Morning]

Correct Answer: (a) Impasse
Solution:Impasse

Quandary- a state of perplexity or uncertainty over what to do in a difficult situation.

Cinch - an extremely easy task.

Clique a small group of people with the same interests who do not want others to join their group

Breeze- a light wind

47. ''Slick'' is __________. [SSC CHSL 09/03/2023 Morning]

Correct Answer: (c) Slippery
Solution:Slippery

Slick - done or operated in an impressive and efficient way OR smooth and glossy.

Novice- one who is new to or inexperienced in a task or situation.

Fractions- a numeral which represents a rational number.

New - That has never been seen or invented

48. ''Laggard'' [SSC CHSL 09/03/2023 Morning]

Correct Answer: (c) Dawdling
Solution:Dawdling

Laggard - someone or something that is very slow.

Prompt-  done without delay or immediately.

Hustler- one who obtains money by fraud or deceit

Expeditious - done quickly and efficiently

49. ''Sacrilege'' is __________. [SSC CHSL 09/03/2023 Morning]

Correct Answer: (a) Blasphemy
Solution:Blasphemy

Sacrilege - treating a holy place or object in a disrespect way.

Modification-  A change usually to improve

Consecration- To make or declare sacred

Reverence- Respect for someone or something

50. ''Ponderous'' [SSC CHSL 09/03/2023 Afternoon]

Correct Answer: (d) Heavy
Solution:Heavy

Ponderous - slow and clumsy because of heavy weight.

Unruly - difficult to control

Wondrous - beautiful and impressive in a surprising way.

Buff. a person who knows a lot about a particular subject and is very interested in it