SYNONYMS (Part-XV)

Total Questions: 50

41. Thrive [SSC CGL 07/3/2020 (Evening)]

Correct Answer: (c) Flourish
Solution:

Thrive- (of a child, animal, or plant) grows or develops well vigorously. or

(a) Shrink-become or make smaller in size or amount.

(b) Crave-feel a powerful desire for (something).

(c) Flourish-:(of a living organism) grows or develops in a healthy or vigorous way, especially as the result of a particularly congenial environment.

(d) Languish: (of a person, animal, or plant) lose or lack vitality; grow weak.

42. Inclement [SSC CGL 09/3/2020 (Evening)]

Correct Answer: (d) Stormy
Solution:

Stormy: (of weather) characterized by strong winds and usually rain, thunder, lightning, or snow.

(a) Pleasant-giving a sense of happy satisfaction or enjoyment.

(b) Dignified- make (something) seem worthy and impressive.

Inclement: (of the weather) unpleasantly cold or wet.

(c) Wonderful : inspiring delight, pleasure, or admiration; extremely good; marvellous.

43. Fascinating [SSC CPO 9/12/2019 (Morning)]

Correct Answer: (a) appealing
Solution:Fascinating- appealing, engrossing, absorbing, interesting

Boring-- tedious, dull, monotonous, repetitive

Stupid- unintelligent, ignoring, dense, brainless

Tiring-- weaken, enfeeble, debilitate, exhaust

44. Condemn [SSC CPO 9/12/2019 (Evening)]

Correct Answer: (b) Denounce
Solution:Denounce-publicly declare to be wrong or evil.

Condemn- express disapproval of; censure. complete

(a) Commend-praise formally or officially.

Approve officially agree to or accept as satisfactory.

(d) Compliment-a polite expression of praise or admiration.

45. Engulf [SSC CPO 9/12/2019 (Evening)]

Correct Answer: (b) Uncover
Solution:

Inundate- overwhelm (someone) with things or people to be dealt with.

Engulf- powerfully affect (someone); overwhelm.

(b) Uncover- remove a cover or covering from.

(c) Neglect- to fail or forget to do something

46. Parsimony [SSC CPO 9/12/2019 (Evening)]

Correct Answer: (d) Frugality
Solution:Frugality- the quality of being economical with money or thriftiness. food;

Parsimony- Extreme unwillingness to spend money or use resources.

(a) Generosity- the quality of being kind and generous.

(b) Bounty- a sum paid for killing or capturing a person or animal.

(c) Readiness- the state of being fully prepared for something.

47. Apparent [SSC CPO 9/12/2019 (Evening]

Correct Answer: (b) Obvious
Solution:Obvious-easily perceived or understood; clear, apparent. self-evident, or

Apparent- clearly visible or understood; obvious.

(a) Dubious - hesitating or doubting.

(c) Doubtful feeling uncertain about something.

(d) Obscure about; uncertain. not discovered or known

48. Scanty [SSC CPO 11/12/2019 (Morning)]

Correct Answer: (d) Meager
Solution:Meager -lacking in quantity or quality.

Scanty-small or insufficient in quantity or

amount

(a) enough- as much or as many as required.

(b) Adequate- satisfactory or acceptable in quality or quantity.

(c) plentiful -existing in or yielding great quantities; abundant.

49. Fatigue [SSC CPO 11/12/2019 (Morning)]

Correct Answer: (b) weariness
Solution:Weariness- extreme tiredness, fatigue

Fatigue- extreme tiredness resulting from mental or physical exertion or illness

(a) Liveliness- The quality of being outgoing, energetic, and enthusiastic

(c) Earnestness- sincere and intense conviction

(d) Freshness- the quality of being pleasantly new or different

50. Complacent [SSC CPO 11/12/2019 (Morning)]

Correct Answer: (c) smug
Solution:smug

Complacent - showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself achievements. or one's

Amicable-characterized by friendliness and absence of discord

Discontent-dissatisfaction with one's circumstances; lack of contentment.

Smug-having or showing an excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements.

Aggressive ready or likely to attack or confront; characterized by or resulting from aggression.