SYNONYMS (Part-XIII)

Total Questions: 50

21. ''Banner'' [SSC CGL 23/8/2021 (Morning)]

Correct Answer: (d) Poster
Solution:Poster- a large picture printed on paper that is put on a wall for decoration

Banner- a long piece of cloth with words or signs on it, which can be hung up or carried on two poles

Protest- a statement or action that shows that you do not like or approve of something

Rally- a large public meeting, especially one held to support a political idea

March- to walk with regular steps like a soldier

22. ''Bang'' [SSC CGL 23/8/2021 (Afternoon)]

Correct Answer: (a) Beat
Solution:

Beat- to defeat somebody

Bang- to make a loud noise by hitting something hard

Sang- to make musical sounds with your voice

Ride- a short journey on a horse or bicycle, or in a car, bus, etc.

Rang- make a clear resonant or vibrating sound.

23. ''Shimmer'' [SSC CGL 23/8/2021 (Evening)]

Correct Answer: (b) Shine
Solution:Shine- to be bright

Shimmer- to shine with a soft light that seems to be moving

Quake- to shake

Shiver- to shake slightly, especially because you are cold or frightened

24. ''Leverage'' [SSC CGL 24/8/2021 (Morning)]

Correct Answer: (c) Influence
Solution:Influence- the power to affect, change somebody/something or control

Leverage- the act of using a lever to lift or open something;

Suggestion- a plan or idea that somebody mentions for somebody else to discuss and consider

Conclusion- an end to something

Weakness- the state of being weak

25. ''Cadence'' [SSC CGL 24/8/2021 (Afternoon)]

Correct Answer: (d) Rhythm
Solution:Rhythm- a regular repeated pattern of sound or movement

Cadence- the rise and fall of the voice in speaking

Pleasure- the feeling of being happy or satisfied

Habit- something that you do often and almost without thinking,

Freshness- the quality of being new or original

26. ''Abstain'' [SSC CGL 24/8/2021 (Afternoon)]

Correct Answer: (a) Refrain
Solution:Refrain/Abstain- to stop yourself from doing something

Accept- to say yes to something or to agree to something

Reduce- to make something less or smaller in quantity, price, size, etc.

Propose- to formally suggest something as a possible plan or action

27. ''Humdrum'' [SSC CGL 24/8/2021 (Evening)]

Correct Answer: (c) Boring
Solution:Boring- not at all interesting

Humdrum- lacking excitement or variety

Exciting- causing strong feelings of pleasure and interest

Lively- full of energy, interest, excitement, etc.

Noisy- full of noise

28. ''Prudent'' [SSC CHSL 12/4/2021 (Morning)]

Correct Answer: (d) cautious
Solution:Cautious/ Prudent: taking great care to avoid possible danger or problems

Reckless- not thinking about possible bad or dangerous results that could come from your actions

Rude- not polite

Hasty- said or done too quickly

29. ''Precision'' [SSC CHSL 12/4/2021 (Afternoon)]

Correct Answer: (c) accuracy
Solution:Accuracy- the fact of being correct without any mistake

Precision- the quality of being clear or exact

Neglect- to give too little or no attention or care to somebody/something

Estimation- opinion or judgment

Vagueness- the quality of not being clearly expressed

30. ''Bolster'' [SSC CHSL 12/4/2021 (Evening)]

Correct Answer: (a) Strengthen
Solution:Strengthen/Bolster- to become stronger or to make something stronger or to support or encourage somebody/something.

Weaken- to become less strong

Discourage- to stop somebody doing something.

Embolden- give (someone) the courage or confidence to do something.