SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Synonyms - 2 - SSC CGL MCQ

Dingy means gloomy and drab. Among the options provided:

• 'Drab' is the closest synonym, capturing the sense of dullness associated with 'dingy.'

Condemn means to say in a strong and definite way that someone or something is bad or wrong. Belittle means to make a person or an action seem as if he, she or it is not important.

Distinct means recognizably different in nature from something else of a similar type. Its synonym is clear meaning easy to perceive, understand, or interpret.

Denouement means the outcome of a situation, when something is decided or made clear. Climax means the most intense, exciting, or important point of something; the culmination.

Valedictory means serving as a farewell (end). Terminal means forming or situated at the end or extremity of something.

Laconic means using very few words. Concise means giving a lot of information clearly and in a few words.

Gumption means the ability to decide what is the best thing to do in a particular situation. Acumen means skill in making correct decisions and judgments in a particular subject.

Amateur means a person who is unqualified or insufficiently skillful, i.e., a starter or a beginner.

To lash means to hit something with great force. The word chastise refers to punishing somebody physically.
So, option (c) is the right answer.

Subsume means to include something in a particular group. The word incorporate also has similar meaning.
So, option (d) is the correct answer.

The word 'nefarious' means wicked or morally wrong. Among the options:

• 'Iniquitous' also signifies moral wrongdoing, making it the closest synonym.

Eloquent means fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing. Therefore, the correct answer is:

• A. Fluent

The correct answer is 'Avoid.'

• Dodge refers to a sudden quick movement or action to evade something.
• This aligns with the meaning of 'Avoid.'
• Therefore, the most appropriate synonym for 'Dodge' among the given options is 'Avoid.'

Mellifluous refers to a smooth, rich, and sweet sound. Among the options:

• 'Dulcet' is the correct synonym as it also means pleasingly sweet and soothing to hear.

Petrify means to make someone so frightened that they are unable to move or change into a stony substance.

The correct answer is 'None of these options match the answer.'

Explanation:

• Frivolous refers to something that is not serious or of little value.
• Captious means critical or fault-finding, which is different from frivolous.
• Wise is opposite in meaning and unrelated to frivolous.
• Puerile refers to childish behaviour but does not fully capture the essence of being non-serious or lacking value.
• Spiritual pertains to religion or spirituality, which is unrelated.

Therefore, none of the provided options accurately match the meaning of 'frivolous.'

Morose refers to being sullenly ill-humoured or gloomy. Among the options provided:

• 'Gloomy' best captures this meaning, making it the correct answer.

'Opulent' means wealthy and rich. Among the options:

• 'Rich' (Option C) is the correct synonym for opulent as both terms denote wealth or abundance.

Revel means celebration and festivity, etc., hence, Make merry is the correct synonym.

Adversity means bad luck on misfortune, therefore, misery is the correct synonym.