SYNONYMS (Part-XI)

Total Questions: 50

21. Quintessential [SSC CHSL 07/06/2022 (Evening)]

Correct Answer: (b) Typical
Solution:

Quintessential- representing the most perfect or typical means example of a quality or class. So b typical is the most appropriate answer.

22. The patient complained of giddiness after surgery. [SSC CHSL 07/06/2022 (Evening)]

Correct Answer: (b) unsteadiness
Solution:Giddiness means dizziness and it is the feeling of being unbalanced and lightheaded.So option b unsteadiness will be the right answer

23. His perverse thoughts were very disturbing so he decided to try seeing a therapist. [SSC CHSL 08/06/2022 (Morning)]

Correct Answer: (b) Deviant
Solution:

Perverse-  means unreasonable or unacceptable.lt is something contrary to popular beliefs and what is acceptable. So 'b' deviant will be the most appropriate answer. Deviant means departing from usual or accepted standards of behaviour.

24. If you're feeling brave, try this (savoury) dish made by me. [SSC CHSL 08/06/2022 (Evening)]

Correct Answer: (a) salty
Solution:

Savoury- is used for food belonging to the category that is salty or spicy rather than sweet. So option a that is salty is the most appropriate answer.

25. Stupendous [SSC CHSL 08/06/2022 (Evening)]

Correct Answer: (a) Stunning
Solution:

Stupendous is extremely impressive. So option 'a' "stunning" will be the most appropriate answer.

Magnifying- make (something) appear larger than it is.

Shining- Giving out a bright light.

Amplifying- Increase the volume.

26. Exorcise [SSC CHSL 09/06/2022 (Afternoon)]

Correct Answer: (b) Expel
Solution:Exorcise- means to drive out or attempt to drive out something.eg- an evil spirit. Expel means to force (someone) to leave a place.So option b expel is the most appropriate answer.

27. Affront [SSC CHSL 10/06/2022 (Morning)]

Correct Answer: (c) Insult
Solution:Affront- is an action or remark that causes outrage or offence. Option c insult will be the most appropriate answer.

28. Ravenous [SSC CHSL 10/06/2022 (Morning)]

Correct Answer: (d) Esurient
Solution:

Ravenous means extremely hungry.

Commodious- means comfortable

Iniquitous- means wrong and unfair.

Scrumptious- means extremely tasty and delicious.

Esurient means hungry and greedy. So option d is the most appropriate answer.

29. When the lady answered the knock at her door she found a (destitute) man. [SSC CHSL 10/06/2022 (Morning)]

Correct Answer: (c) indigent
Solution:Destitute- means extremely poor and lacking resources. Option c indigent means poor and needy. So option 'c' is the most appropriate answer.

30. Pugnacious [SSC CHSL 10/06/2022 (Afternoon)]

Correct Answer: (d) Truculent
Solution:

Pugnacious- eager or quick to argue, quarrel, or fight.

Truculent- aggressively defiant. This is the most appropriate answer

Germane- relevant to a subject under consideration.

Sagacious- means wise and showing good judgement.