SYNONYMS (Part-XVI)Total Questions: 2211. ''Efficacious'' [SSC CPO 13/12/2019 (Morning)](a) Voracious(b) Effective(c) Audacious(d) ImpotentCorrect Answer: (b) EffectiveSolution:Effective-successful producing a desired or intended result.Efficacious- successful in producing a desired or intended result; effective. in(a) Voracious -Wanting or devouring great quantities of food.(c) Audacious-showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks.(d) Impotent-unable to take effective action; helpless or powerless.12. ''Deference'' [SSC CPO 13/12/2019 (Morning)](a) Contrast(b) Delay(c) Ignorance(d) ObeisanceCorrect Answer: (d) ObeisanceSolution:Obeisance -deferential respect.Deference -polite submission and respect.(a) Contrast- The state of being strikingly different from something else in juxtaposition or close association.(b) Delay-make (someone or something) late or slow.(c) Ignorance-lack of knowledge or information.13. ''Feign'' [SSC CPO 13/12/2019 (Morning](a) Hinder(b) Instruct(c) Foretell(d) PretendCorrect Answer: (d) PretendSolution:Pretend- behave so as to make it appear that something is the case when in fact it is not.Feign-pretend to be affected by (a feeling, state, or injury).(a) Hinder-make it difficult for (someone) to do something or for (something) to happen.(b) Instruct-tell or order someone to do something, especially in a formal orofficial way.(c) Foretell-predict (the future or a future event).14. ''Surreptitious'' [SSC CPO 13/12/2019 (Evening)](a) Aggressive(b) Spacious(c) Secretive(d) AdventurousCorrect Answer: (c) SecretiveSolution:Secretive-inclined to conceal feelings and intentions or not to disclose informationSurreptitious - kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of.(a) Aggress ive - ready or likely to attack or confront; characterized by aggression. or resulting from(b) Spacious - having ample space(d) Adventurous - willing to take risks or to try out new methods, ideas, or experiences.15. ''Malady'' [SSC CPO 13/12/2019 (Evening)](a) illness(b) mischief(c) wickedness(d) disturbanceCorrect Answer: (a) illnessSolution:Malady - illness, sickness, aliment Illness - disorder, complaint, diseaseMischief- badness, naughtiness misbehaviour,Wickedness - evil, sin, iniquityDisturbance - disruption, distraction16. ''Magnify'' [SSC CPO Tier-II (27/9/2019)](a) enlarge(b) withdraw(c) shrink(d) decreaseCorrect Answer: (a) enlargeSolution:Enlarge-to make something or to become bigger.Magnify- to make something look bigger than it is, usually using a special piece of equipment.Withdraw- to remove something or take something away.Shrink- to become smaller or make something smaller.17. ''Impoverished'' [SSC CGL Tier II (11/9/2019)](a) spendthrift(b) generous(c) wealthy(d) pennilessCorrect Answer: (d) pennilessSolution:Penniless- having no money; very poor.impoverished-made poor(a) spendthrift-a person who spends money in an extravagant, irresponsible way.(b) generous-showing kindness towards others.18. ''Stoical'' [SSC CGL Tier II (11/9/2019)](a) ruffled(b) apathetic(c) panicky(d) equivocalCorrect Answer: (b) apatheticSolution:Pathetic- showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern.Stoical-enduring pain and hardship without showing one's feelings or complaining.(a) ruffled -disorder or disarrange(c) panicky-feeling or characterized by uncontrollable fear or anxiety.(d) equivocal-uncertain or questionable in nature.19. ''Cogent'' [SSC CGL Tier-II (12/9/2019)](a) convincing(b) weak(c) ineffective(d) patheticCorrect Answer: (a) convincingSolution:ConvincingCogent- clear, logical, and convincing.(c) ineffective- not producing any significant or desired effect.(d) pathetic-arousing pity,20. ''Mercurial'' [SSC CGL Tier II (13/9/2019)](a) interchangeable(b) predictable(c) permanent(d) volatileCorrect Answer: (d) volatileSolution:volatile-liable to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse.Mercurial- subject to sudden or unpredictable changes of mood or mind.(a) interchangeable(b) predictable-able to be predicted.(c) permanent-lasting or intended to last or remain unchanged indefinitely.Submit Quiz« Previous123Next »