SYNONYMS (Part-X)

Total Questions: 50

11. Revile [SSC MTS 21/07/2022 (Evening)]

Correct Answer: (d) Abuse
Solution:

Revile- criticize in an abusive or angrily insulting manner

Abuse- to use something in a bad or dishonest way

Silence- no noise or sound at all

Incite- to encourage somebody to do something

Discourage- to stop somebody doing something

12. They are perceptive observers of social groups. [SSC MTS 22/07/2022 (Morning)]

Correct Answer: (b) Astute
Solution:

Perceptive- quick to notice or understand things

Astute- very clever, good at judging people or situations

Conflicted- to disagree with or be different from somebody/something

Imbecile- a stupid person

Witless- stupid or showing no intelligence

13. Voracious [SSC MTS 22/07/2022 (Afternoon)]

Correct Answer: (a) Greedy
Solution:

Voracious- eating or wanting large amounts of food

Greedy- having or showing a selfish desire for wealth and possessions

Restrained- not showing strong feelings

Moderate- neither too much nor too little

Truthful- honest and not containing or telling any lies

14. Both songs have been reworked giving them fresh impetus [SSC MTS 22/07/2022 (Evening)]

Correct Answer: (d) incitement
Solution:

Impetus- something that encourages something else to happen

Incitement- the act of encouraging someone to do or feel something

Detachment- a feeling of not being emotionally involved

Aversion- a strong feeling of not liking somebody/some thing

Disfavour- put at a disadvantage or treat as undesirable.

15. ''Vanquish'' [SSC MTS 25/07/2022 (Morning)]

Correct Answer: (a) Defeat
Solution:

Vanquish - to defeat somebody completely in a contest, war, etc.

Defeat- to win a game, a fight, a vote, etc. against somebody

Acquit- to state formally that a person is not guilty of a crime

Surrender- to stop fighting and admit that you have lost

Flee- to run away or escape from something

16. Bustle [SSC MTS 25/07/2022 (Afternoon)]

Correct Answer: (a) Rush
Solution:
Bustle- to be full of people, noise or activity
Rush- to move or do something with great speed, often too fast
Praise- to say that somebody/something is good and should be admired
Force- physical strength or power
Block- a thing that makes movement or progress difficult or impossible

17. Emphatic [SSC MTS 25/07/2022 (Evening)]

Correct Answer: (a) Vigorous
Solution:

Emphatic- said or expressed in a strong way

Vigorous- very forceful or energetic

Restrained- not showing strong feelings

Hesitant- slow to speak or act because you are uncertain

Moderate- having or showing opinions, especially about politics

18. Astute [SSC MTS 26/07/2022 (Morning)]

Correct Answer: (a) Shrewd
Solution:

Astute- very clever, good at judging people or situations

Shrewd- able to make good decisions because you understand a situation well

Dull- not interesting or exciting, boring

Impolite- behaving in a way that is not socially correct

Crude- simple and basic, without much detail, skill, etc.

19. Expository [SSC MTS 26/07/2022 (Afternoon)]

Correct Answer: (a) Illustrative
Solution:

Expository- intended to explain or describe something

Illustrative- serving as an example or explanation

Temperamental- often and suddenly changing the way you behave or feel

Obligatory- that you must do

Dubious- not sure or certain

20. ''Sparkling'' [SSC MTS 26/07/2022 (Afternoon)]

Correct Answer: (c) Gleaming
Solution:

Sparkling- shining with many small points of light

Gleaming- bright and shiny from being cleaned

Dismal- causing or showing sadness

Muffled- to make a sound quieter and less clear

Unexciting- not interesting, stirring, or stimulating; unexciting but likable.