SYNONYMS (Part-XV)Total Questions: 5041. Thrive [SSC CGL 07/3/2020 (Evening)](a) Shrink(b) Crave(c) Flourish(d) LanguishCorrect Answer: (c) FlourishSolution: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)](a) Pleasant(b) Dignified(c) Wonderful(d) StormyCorrect Answer: (d) StormySolution: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)](a) appealing(b) boring(c) stupid(d) tiringCorrect Answer: (a) appealingSolution:Fascinating- appealing, engrossing, absorbing, interestingBoring-- tedious, dull, monotonous, repetitiveStupid- unintelligent, ignoring, dense, brainlessTiring-- weaken, enfeeble, debilitate, exhaust44. Condemn [SSC CPO 9/12/2019 (Evening)](a) Commend(b) Denounce(c) Approve(d) ComplimentCorrect Answer: (b) DenounceSolution: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)](a) Dry(b) Uncover(c) Neglect(d) InundateCorrect Answer: (b) UncoverSolution: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 something46. Parsimony [SSC CPO 9/12/2019 (Evening)](a) Generosity(b) Bounty(c) Readiness(d) FrugalityCorrect Answer: (d) FrugalitySolution: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](a) Dubious(b) Obvious(c) Doubtful(d) ObscureCorrect Answer: (b) ObviousSolution:Obvious-easily perceived or understood; clear, apparent. self-evident, orApparent- clearly visible or understood; obvious.(a) Dubious - hesitating or doubting.(c) Doubtful feeling uncertain about something.(d) Obscure about; uncertain. not discovered or known48. Scanty [SSC CPO 11/12/2019 (Morning)](a) enough(b) Adequate(c) plentiful(d) MeagerCorrect Answer: (d) MeagerSolution:Meager -lacking in quantity or quality.Scanty-small or insufficient in quantity oramount(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)](a) liveliness(b) weariness(c) earnestness(d) FreshnessCorrect Answer: (b) wearinessSolution:Weariness- extreme tiredness, fatigueFatigue- 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 different50. Complacent [SSC CPO 11/12/2019 (Morning)](a) amicable(b) discontent(c) smug(d) aggressiveCorrect Answer: (c) smugSolution:SmugComplacent - showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself achievements. or one'sAmicable-characterized by friendliness and absence of discordDiscontent-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.Submit Quiz« Previous12345