Dear Students,
English section is an integral part of SSC Exams.This is also a section that is feared by most of the candidates.Though the sheer number of concepts and rules may seem intimidating at first, with discipline and the right approach, it is not difficult to master these concepts and their application to questions. SSC CPO Exam is to be held from the month of June where English Language Section holds 50 questions containing 5 questions from each topic according to new SSC CPO Pattern . Also SSC CGL 2018 is the next target.
You need to gird up your loins to score maximum marks.Today, in this English quiz we are providing 15 Useful Synonyms Questions. To make you learn vocabulary effectively is the motive behind the provided quiz. Attempt this quiz and prepare yourself flawlessly. We wish you good luck for the upcoming Exams.
Choose among the following that best expresses the meaning of the given word.
Q1. IMPUTE
(a) Exonerate
(b) Accredit
(c) Celebrate
(d) Frail
Sol. Impute: represent (something, especially something undesirable) as being done or possessed by someone.
Accredit: attribute an action, saying, or quality to.
Hence Impute and Accredit are synonyms to each other.
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Sol. Barmy: extremely foolish; somewhat crazy.
Waggish: humorous in a playful, mischievous, or facetious manner.
Hence Barmy and Waggish are synonyms to each other.
Q3. AUSTERITY
(a) Mildness
(b) Affection
(c) Acerbity
(d) Authority
Sol. Austerity: sternness or severity of manner or attitude.
Acerbity: a type of harsh bitterness that can leave you stunned.
Hence Austerity and Acerbity are synonyms to each other.
Q4. DOYEN
(a) Veteran
(b) Pupil
(c) Miscreant
(d) Disabled
Sol. Doyen: the most respected or prominent person in a particular field.
Veteran: a person who has had long experience in a particular field.
Hence Doyen and Veteran are synonyms to each other.
Q5. MELEE
(a) Harmony
(b) Rumpus
(c) Faithful
(d) Treasure
Sol. Melee: a confused fight or scuffle.
Rumpus: a noisy disturbance.
Hence Melee and Rumpus are synonyms to each other.
Q6. GUSHING
(a) Fulsome
(b) Stagnant
(c) Authentic
(d) Climax
Sol. Gushing: effusive or exaggeratedly enthusiastic.
Fulsome: complimentary or flattering to an excessive degree.
Hence Gushing and Fulsome are synonyms to each other.
Q7. LIBERTINE
(a) Voluptuous
(b) Freedom
(c) Sanctify
(d) Binge
Sol. Libertine: characterized by free indulgence in sensual pleasures.
Voluptuous: relating to or characterized by luxury or sensual pleasure.
Hence Libertine and Voluptuous are synonyms to each other.
Q8. PERPETUATE
(a) Ruin
(b) Conserve
(c) Mysterious
(d) Arduous
Sol. Perpetuate: make (something) continue indefinitely.
Conserve: maintain at a constant overall total.
Hence Perpetuate and Conserve are synonyms to each other.
Q9. VIVISECTION
(a) Analysis
(b) Indication
(c) Collection
(d) Unison
Sol. Vivisection: ruthlessly sharp and detailed criticism or analysis.
Hence Vivisection and Analysis are synonyms to each other.
Q10. GOSSAMER
(a) Attentive
(b) Flimsy
(c) Shrewd
(d) Splendid
Sol. Gossamer: a light, thin, and insubstantial or delicate material or substance.
Flimsy: insubstantial and easily damaged.
Hence Gossamer and Flimsy are synonyms to each other.
Q11. SALVAGE
(a) Abscond
(b) Rescue
(c) Decamp
(d) Privilege
Sol. Salvage: rescue (a wrecked or disabled ship or its cargo) from loss at sea.
Hence Salvage and Rescue are synonyms to each other.
Q12. TITILLATE
(a) Stimulate
(b) Sluggish
(c) Dismal
(d) Dolorous
Sol. Ambit: the scope, extent, or bounds of something.
Q13. SUBSUME
(a) Exclude
(b) Ratify
(c) Include
(d) Satisfy
Sol. Subsume: include or absorb (something) in something else.
Hence Subsume and Include are synonyms to each other.
Q14. IMPINGE
(a) Strike
(b) Comparison
(c) Developed
(d) Repulse
Sol. Impinge: Strike
Hence Impinge and Strike are synonyms to each other.
Q15. SALACIOUS
(a) Revered
(b) Obscene
(c) Applauding
(d) Influencing
Sol. Salacious: having or conveying undue or indecent interest.
Obscene: offensive or disgusting by accepted standards of morality and decency.
Hence Salacious and Obscene are synonyms to each other.
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