SYNONYMS (Part-XIII)

Total Questions: 50

31. ''Emerge'' [SSC CHSL 13/4/2021 (Morning)]

(a) Aspire
(b) Admire
(c) Appear
(d) Acquire

Correct Answer: (c) Appear

Solution:Appear- to suddenly be seen; to come into sight

Emerge- to appear or come out from somewhere

Aspire- to have a strong desire to have or do something

Admire- to respect or like somebody /something very much

Acquire- to obtain or buy something

32. ''Reckless'' [SSC CHSL 13/4/2021 (Evening)]

(a) afraid
(b) cautious
(c) attentive
(d) thoughtless

Correct Answer: (d) thoughtless

Solution:Thoughtless- not thinking about what other people want or need or what the result of your actions will be

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

Afraid- worried about something

Cautious- taking great care to avoid possible danger or problems

Attentive- watching, listening to, or thinking about somebody/something carefully

33. ''Deviate'' [SSC CHSL 13/4/2021 (Evening)]

(a) Veer
(b) Imitate
(c) Replicate
(d) Conform

Correct Answer: (a) Veer

Solution:Deviate/Veer- to change direction suddenly or to change or become different from what is normal or expected.

Imitate- to copy the behavior of somebody/something

Replicate- to copy something exactly

Conform- to obey a rule or law.

34. ''Diffidence'' [SSC CHSL 15/4/2021 (Morning)]

(a) boldness
(b) confidence
(c) courage
(d) meekness

Correct Answer: (d) meekness

Solution:Meekness- the quality of being quiet and silent

Difference- the way that people or things are not the same or the way that somebody/something has changed

Boldness- lack of hesitation or fear

Courage- the ability to control fear in a situation that may be dangerous oг

unpleasant

35. ''Ragged'' [SSC CHSL 15/4/2021 (Afternoon)]

(a) smooth
(b) torn
(c) original
(d) golden

Correct Answer: (b) torn

Solution:Torn- pull (something) apart or to pieces with force

Ragged- (used about clothes) old and torn

Smooth- having a completely flat surface with no lumps or holes or rough areas

36. ''Adulation'' [SSC CHSL 15/4/2021 (Afternoon)]

(a) scorn
(b) adoration
(c) apathy
(d) aversion

Correct Answer: (b) adoration

Solution:Adulation/Adoration - very strong love or worship for someone

Scorn- to feel or show a complete lack of respect for somebody/something

Apathy- the feeling of not being interested in or enthusiastic about anything

Aversion- a strong feeling of not liking somebody/something

37. ''Dictator'' [SSC CHSL 15/4/2021 (Evening)]

(a) commander
(b) follower
(c) tyrant
(d) employee

Correct Answer: (c) tyrant

Solution:Tyrant- a cruel ruler who has complete power over the people in his/her country

Dictator- a ruler who has total power in a country

Commander- a person who controls or is in charge of a military organization or group

Follower- a person who follows or supports a person, belief, etc.

Employee- a person who works for somebody

38. ''Dreaded'' [SSC CHSL 15/4/2021 (Evening)]

(a) Proud
(b) Afraid
(c) Fearless
(d) Feared

Correct Answer: (d) Feared

Solution:Feared- to be afraid of somebody/something

Dreaded- to be very afraid of or worried about something

Proud- feeling that you are better and more important than other people

Afraid- worried about something

39. ''Lint'' [SSC CHSL 16/4/2021 (Afternoon)]

(a) Fur
(b) Copy
(c) Film
(d) Joint

Correct Answer: (a) Fur

Solution:Fur- the soft thick hair that covers the bodies of some animals

Fearless- never afraid

Lint- small soft pieces of wool, cotton, etc.

40. ''Wistful'' [SSC CHSL 16/4/2021 (Afternoon)]

(a) Contented
(b) Happy
(c) Shallow
(d) Sorrowful

Correct Answer: (d) Sorrowful

Solution:Sorrowful- very sad

Wistful- feeling or showing sadness

Contented- happy or satisfied

Shallow- not having or showing serious or deep thought

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