MCQ: Synonyms - 2(Medium) - SSC CGL MCQ

Catch is the closest synonym. Apprehend means to arrest or to understand

The word meteor refers to something that occurs suddenly and dramatically, often associated with speed and brilliance. In this context, the closest meaning is:

• Dramatic: This captures the essence of sudden and impressive change, making it the best choice.
• High: This does not convey the suddenness or dramatic nature.
• Remedial: This relates to correction or improvement, which is not relevant here.
• Intrepid: This means fearless, which does not align with the meaning of meteor.

Thus, the most suitable option is Dramatic.

The word ONEROUS means Involving a great deal of effort, difficulty, or burden.

a) Amorous – related to love or romantic feelings ( unrelated)
b) Effortless – requiring no effort ( opposite of “onerous”)
c) Arduous – requiring great effort or labor; difficult (correct match)
d) Inflicting – causing something unpleasant ( not a synonym)

Therefore , Correct Answer is Option C.

Literally, something that persists through the year.

Formidable is the closest meaning to the word REDOUBTABLE. It suggests something that inspires fear or respect due to its size, strength, or capability.

Revenge is a noun, while vindictive and spiteful are adjectives.

Hiatus is a break or a gap in a process, atrocious is bad and crude, while dominance is extreme and forceful influence. Obscure is anything not clear.

Feign is to pretend or act something that one is not, hesitate is reluctant.

Foment means to provoke something evil or to do wrong. Shield is to cover or protect someone or something. Waver means to get gradually weak in intensity or effort or voice.

Talisman is an object supposed to bring good luck, that would be a charm, fiction is a figment of imagination, untrue.

Bonhomie means cheerful, friendly, while wrath means extreme anger.

Collapse means to fall down or lose strength, of the given options the nearest to its meaning is failure.

Encomium is formal praise and eulogy is a piece of spoken or written praise, verve is enthusiasm or vigour, doggerel is bad verse.

Browbeat is to scare someone by powerful words, timidate is also to overpower or influence greatly, incite fear. Tarnish is to lose lusture.

Amicable means friendly and harmonious means an agreement and working together with perfect cooperation, friendliness is always harmonious, nebulous means not in a definite shape, abominable is hateful, delicate is soft.