SYNONYMS (Part-XI)

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

(a) Fantastic
(b) Typical
(c) Initial
(d) Charming

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)]

(a) opponent
(b) unsteadiness
(c) enthusiasm
(d) pride

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)]

(a) Convergent
(b) Deviant
(c) Cynical
(d) Logical

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)]

(a) salty
(b) stale
(c) stinky
(d) stenchy

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)]

(a) Stunning
(b) Magnifying
(c) Shining
(d) Amplifying

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)]

(a) Invent
(b) Expel
(c) Introduce
(d) Expect

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)]

(a) Depress
(b) Fail
(c) Insult
(d) Tolerate

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)]

(a) Commodious
(b) Iniquitous
(c) Scrumptious
(d) Esurient

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)]

(a) replete
(b) polite
(c) indigent
(d) greedy

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)]

(a) Succulent
(b) Germane
(c) Sagacious
(d) Truculent

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.