SYNONYMS (Part-XIV)

Total Questions: 50

11. ''Anticipate'' [SSC CHSL 12/8/2021 (Morning)]

(a) Prefer
(b) Accept
(c) Expect
(d) Doubt

Correct Answer: (c) Expect

Solution:Expect to think or believe that somebody/something will come or that something will happen

Anticipate to expect something to happen (and prepare for it)

Prefer- to choose something rather than something else; to like something better

Accept- to agree to take something that somebody offers you

Doubt- to think something is unlikely or to feel uncertain

12. ''Saga'' [SSC CHSL 12/8/2021 (Afternoon)]

(a) narrative
(b) abuse
(c) film
(d) sport

Correct Answer: (a) narrative

Solution:Narrative- the description of events in a story

Saga- a long story or a series of incidents

Abuse- to use something in a bad or dishonest way

Sport- a particular game or type of sport

13. ''Wreak'' [SSC CHSL 12/8/2021(Afternoon)]

(a) fail
(b) cause
(c) forget
(d) neglect

Correct Answer: (b) cause

Solution:Cause- a thing or person that makes something happen

Wreak- to cause great damage or harm to somebody/something

Fail- to not be successful in something

Forget- to not be able to remember something

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

14. ''Disgrace'' [SSC CPO Tier II (26/07/2021)]

(a) dispute
(b) disgust
(c) dishonour
(d) discord

Correct Answer: (c) dishonour

Solution:Dishonour/Disgrace- the state of no longer being respected by other people.

Dispute- a disagreement or argument between two people, groups or countries.

Disgust- a strong feeling of not liking or approving of something/somebody.

Discord- disagreement or argument.

15. ''Imitation'' [SSC CPO 23/11/2020 (Morning)]

(a) fake
(b) real
(c) genuine
(d) original

Correct Answer: (a) fake

Solution:Fake- something which is not true. Imitation-the act of copying somebody /something.

Genuine- sincere and honest; that can be trusted.

16. ''Fiction'' [SSC CPO 23/11/2020 (Morning)]

(a) fact
(b) truth
(c) literature
(d) fantasy

Correct Answer: (d) fantasy

Solution:Fantasy - situations that are not true, that you just imagine.

Fiction-stories, novels, etc. which describe events and people that are not real.

Truth- the state or quality of being true.

Literature- writing that is considered to be a work of art. Literature includes novels, plays and poetry.

17. ''Condone'' [SSC CPO 23/11/2020 (Evening)]

(a) forbid
(b) forgive
(c) prevent
(d) impose

Correct Answer: (b) forgive

Solution:Forgive- a conscious, deliberate decision to release feelings of resentment or vengeance toward a person or group who has harmed you.

Condone- to accept or agree with something that most people think is wrong.

Forbid-to not allow something, to order somebody not to do something

Impose to make a law, rule, opinion, etc. be accepted by using your power or authority

18. ''Conceited'' [SSC CPO 23/11/2020 (Evening)]

(a) arrogant
(b) diffident
(c) tentative
(d) inferior

Correct Answer: (a) arrogant

Solution:Arrogant- showing an offensive attitude of superiority, behaving in a proud & unpleasant way.

Conceited- having an inflated self-image and perceiving oneself as incredibly entertaining and wonderful.

Diffident- not having confidence in your own strengths or abilities.

Tentative- not fully worked out or developed.

Inferior- low or lower in social position, importance, quality, etc.

19. ''Sumptuous'' [SSC CPO 24/11/2020 (Morning)]

(a) bereft
(b) stingy
(c) meager
(d) opulent

Correct Answer: (d) opulent

Solution:Opulent- extremely rich.

Sumptuous something very expensive and impressive,lavish.

Bereft- completely lacking something, having lost something.

Stingy- someone not generous, unwilling to give, especially money.

Meager- something too small in amount.

20. ''Wrench'' [SSC CPO 24/11/2020 (Morning)]

(a) reject
(b) supply
(c) wrest
(d) deter

Correct Answer: (c) wrest

Solution:Wrest forcibly pull (something) from a person's grasp.

Wrench- to pull or turn somebody /something strongly and suddenly.

Deter- to make somebody decide not to do something, especially by telling him/her that it would have bad results.

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