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 Pinnacle  Synonyms 
 SYNONYMS 
 Direction  :-  [  Q.1.  to  Q.772.  ]  Select  the 
 most  appropriate  SYNONYM  of  the  word 
 given in  Bold/Underline . 
 Or 
 Select  the  most  appropriate  SYNONYM 
 of  the  word  given  in  the  Brackets  to  ?ll  in 
 the blank. 
 SSC CHSL 2023 Tier - 2 
 Q.1.  Humble 
 SSC CHSL Tier II  (02/11/2023) 
 (a) Modest  (b) Keen 
 (c) Beautiful  (d) Amusing 
 Q.2.  Decadence 
 SSC CHSL Tier II  (10/01/2024) 
 (a) Decline  (b) Liberate 
 (c) Dispirited  (d) Flowering 
 Q.3.  Serene 
 SSC CHSL Tier II  (10/01/2024) 
 (a) Chaotic  (b) Calm 
 (c) Agitated  (d) Angry 
 Solutions :- 
 Sol.1.(a)  Modest  -  someone  not  bragging 
 or  boasting  about  oneself  or  one's 
 achievements. 
 Humble  - kind and not seeking recognition. 
 Keen  -  very  interested  and  excited  about 
 something. 
 Beautiful  -  something  pleasing  to  the 
 senses or to the mind. 
 Amusing  -  something  entertaining  and 
 funny. 
 Sol.2.(a)  Decline  -  reduction  in  the 
 amount or value of something. 
 Decadence  -  low  moral  standards  and 
 behaviour. 
 Liberate  -  to  release  someone  from 
 control, duties, limits, or prison. 
 Dispirited  -  not  feeling  hopeful  about  a 
 situation or problem. 
 Flowering  -  growing  and  reaching  full 
 potential. 
 Sol.3.(b)  Calm  -  free  from  anxiety, 
 excitement, or disturbance. 
 Serene  -  deeply  peaceful  and 
 undisturbed. 
 Chaotic  - unorganized and full of 
 confusion. 
 Agitated  -  feeling  or  appearing  troubled  or 
 nervous. 
 Angry  -  feeling  or  showing  strong 
 displeasure. 
 SSC CPO 2023 Tier - 2 
 Q.4. MUNDANE 
 SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) 
 (a)  exciting  (b) abnormal 
 (c) ordinary  (d) wonderful 
 Q.5. Vitiate 
 SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) 
 (a) annihilate  (b) facilitate 
 (c) propagate  (d) validate 
 Q.6  .  Entice 
 SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) 
 (a) entreat  (b) dissuade 
 (c) beguile  (d) repulse 
 Solutions :- 
 Sol.4.(c)  Ordinary  -  very  usual  and  not 
 different or special. 
 Mundane  -  very  ordinary  and  not  at  all 
 interesting or unusual. 
 Exciting  -  causing  great  interest  or 
 enthusiasm. 
 Abnormal  - not normal or usual. 
 Wonderful  -  something  extremely 
 amazing. 
 Sol.5.(a)  Annihilate  -  to  completely 
 destroy something. 
 Vitiate  - to damage or destroy something. 
 Facilitate  -  to  make  a  process  or  action 
 easier. 
 Propagate  -  to  spread,  multiply,  or 
 promote  the  growth  of  something,  such 
 as an idea, belief, or organism. 
 Validate  -  to  give  o?cial  approval  or 
 acceptance. 
 Sol.6.(c)  Beguile  -  charm  or  enchant 
 (someone), often in a deceptive way. 
 Entice  -  to  attract  or  lure  someone  by 
 offering  something  appealing  or 
 tempting. 
 Entreat  -  ask  someone  earnestly  or 
 anxiously to do something. 
 Dissuade  -  to  discourage  or  persuade 
 someone  not  to  take  a  particular  course 
 of action. 
 Repulse  -  to  cause  someone  to  feel 
 disgust. 
 SSC CGL 2023 Tier - 2 
 Q.7.  The  authority  refused  to  pay  any 
 heed  to  the  _________  demands  made  by 
 the workers. (  Trivial  ) 
 SSC CGL Tier II  (26/10/2023) 
 (a) conceited  (b) idiotic 
 (c) insigni?cant  (d) majestic 
 Solutions :- 
 Sol.7.(c) Insigni?cant  - lacking importance 
 or value. 
 Trivial  -  of  little  importance  or 
 signi?cance. 
 Conceited  -  having  an  excessively  high 
 opinion of oneself. 
 Idiotic  - extremely foolish or unintelligent. 
 Majestic  -  having  grandeur,  beauty,  or 
 dignity. 
 SSC CPO 2023 Tier - 1 
 Q.8.  Dreadful 
 SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (1st Shift) 
 (a) Propitious  (b) Terrible 
 (c) Auspicious  (d) Feeble 
 Q.9. Site 
 SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (1st Shift) 
 (a) Location  (b) Globe  (c) Pull   (d) Lap 
 Q.10.Haphazard 
 SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (1st Shift) 
 (a) Sociable  (b) Con?dent 
 (c) Random  (d) Aggressive 
 Q.11  Justi?able 
 SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (1st Shift) 
 (a) Indefensible  (b) Reasonable 
 (c) Neutral  (d) Maintainable 
 Q.12.  You  are  preparing  a  speech  for  the 
 upcoming  function.  Select  a  synonym  for 
 the highlighted word to make it better. 
 Despite  the  advancement  in  technology 
 many  rural  areas  in  developing  countries 
 still lack  access  to basic necessities. 
 SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (1st Shift) 
 (a) Avenue  (b) Desist 
 (c) Apathy  (d) Disguise 
 Q.13. Abandon 
 SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (1st Shift) 
 (a) Perish  (b) Retain 
 (c) Prolong  (d) Desert 
 Q.14.  You  are  preparing  a  speech  for  an 
 upcoming  function.  Select  a  synonym  for 
 the highlighted word to make it better. 
 Effective  public  transportation  networks 
 may  greatly  alleviate  tra?c  congestion 
 and  enhance  inhabitants’  quality  of  life  in 
 general. 
 SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (2nd Shift) 
 (a) Gridlock  (b) Ampli?cation 
 (c) Diversion  (d) Laxity 
 Q.15.  Select  the  most  appropriate 
 synonym  of  the  word  ‘viable’  in  the  given 
 sentence and choose the correct option. 
 The  engineer’s  design  was  optimised  for 
 e?ciency  and  scalability,  with  a  focus  on 
 sustainability. 
 SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (2nd Shift) 
 (a) Scalability  (b) Sustainability 
 (c) E?ciency  (d) Optimised 
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 Pinnacle  Synonyms 
 SYNONYMS 
 Direction  :-  [  Q.1.  to  Q.772.  ]  Select  the 
 most  appropriate  SYNONYM  of  the  word 
 given in  Bold/Underline . 
 Or 
 Select  the  most  appropriate  SYNONYM 
 of  the  word  given  in  the  Brackets  to  ?ll  in 
 the blank. 
 SSC CHSL 2023 Tier - 2 
 Q.1.  Humble 
 SSC CHSL Tier II  (02/11/2023) 
 (a) Modest  (b) Keen 
 (c) Beautiful  (d) Amusing 
 Q.2.  Decadence 
 SSC CHSL Tier II  (10/01/2024) 
 (a) Decline  (b) Liberate 
 (c) Dispirited  (d) Flowering 
 Q.3.  Serene 
 SSC CHSL Tier II  (10/01/2024) 
 (a) Chaotic  (b) Calm 
 (c) Agitated  (d) Angry 
 Solutions :- 
 Sol.1.(a)  Modest  -  someone  not  bragging 
 or  boasting  about  oneself  or  one's 
 achievements. 
 Humble  - kind and not seeking recognition. 
 Keen  -  very  interested  and  excited  about 
 something. 
 Beautiful  -  something  pleasing  to  the 
 senses or to the mind. 
 Amusing  -  something  entertaining  and 
 funny. 
 Sol.2.(a)  Decline  -  reduction  in  the 
 amount or value of something. 
 Decadence  -  low  moral  standards  and 
 behaviour. 
 Liberate  -  to  release  someone  from 
 control, duties, limits, or prison. 
 Dispirited  -  not  feeling  hopeful  about  a 
 situation or problem. 
 Flowering  -  growing  and  reaching  full 
 potential. 
 Sol.3.(b)  Calm  -  free  from  anxiety, 
 excitement, or disturbance. 
 Serene  -  deeply  peaceful  and 
 undisturbed. 
 Chaotic  - unorganized and full of 
 confusion. 
 Agitated  -  feeling  or  appearing  troubled  or 
 nervous. 
 Angry  -  feeling  or  showing  strong 
 displeasure. 
 SSC CPO 2023 Tier - 2 
 Q.4. MUNDANE 
 SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) 
 (a)  exciting  (b) abnormal 
 (c) ordinary  (d) wonderful 
 Q.5. Vitiate 
 SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) 
 (a) annihilate  (b) facilitate 
 (c) propagate  (d) validate 
 Q.6  .  Entice 
 SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) 
 (a) entreat  (b) dissuade 
 (c) beguile  (d) repulse 
 Solutions :- 
 Sol.4.(c)  Ordinary  -  very  usual  and  not 
 different or special. 
 Mundane  -  very  ordinary  and  not  at  all 
 interesting or unusual. 
 Exciting  -  causing  great  interest  or 
 enthusiasm. 
 Abnormal  - not normal or usual. 
 Wonderful  -  something  extremely 
 amazing. 
 Sol.5.(a)  Annihilate  -  to  completely 
 destroy something. 
 Vitiate  - to damage or destroy something. 
 Facilitate  -  to  make  a  process  or  action 
 easier. 
 Propagate  -  to  spread,  multiply,  or 
 promote  the  growth  of  something,  such 
 as an idea, belief, or organism. 
 Validate  -  to  give  o?cial  approval  or 
 acceptance. 
 Sol.6.(c)  Beguile  -  charm  or  enchant 
 (someone), often in a deceptive way. 
 Entice  -  to  attract  or  lure  someone  by 
 offering  something  appealing  or 
 tempting. 
 Entreat  -  ask  someone  earnestly  or 
 anxiously to do something. 
 Dissuade  -  to  discourage  or  persuade 
 someone  not  to  take  a  particular  course 
 of action. 
 Repulse  -  to  cause  someone  to  feel 
 disgust. 
 SSC CGL 2023 Tier - 2 
 Q.7.  The  authority  refused  to  pay  any 
 heed  to  the  _________  demands  made  by 
 the workers. (  Trivial  ) 
 SSC CGL Tier II  (26/10/2023) 
 (a) conceited  (b) idiotic 
 (c) insigni?cant  (d) majestic 
 Solutions :- 
 Sol.7.(c) Insigni?cant  - lacking importance 
 or value. 
 Trivial  -  of  little  importance  or 
 signi?cance. 
 Conceited  -  having  an  excessively  high 
 opinion of oneself. 
 Idiotic  - extremely foolish or unintelligent. 
 Majestic  -  having  grandeur,  beauty,  or 
 dignity. 
 SSC CPO 2023 Tier - 1 
 Q.8.  Dreadful 
 SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (1st Shift) 
 (a) Propitious  (b) Terrible 
 (c) Auspicious  (d) Feeble 
 Q.9. Site 
 SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (1st Shift) 
 (a) Location  (b) Globe  (c) Pull   (d) Lap 
 Q.10.Haphazard 
 SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (1st Shift) 
 (a) Sociable  (b) Con?dent 
 (c) Random  (d) Aggressive 
 Q.11  Justi?able 
 SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (1st Shift) 
 (a) Indefensible  (b) Reasonable 
 (c) Neutral  (d) Maintainable 
 Q.12.  You  are  preparing  a  speech  for  the 
 upcoming  function.  Select  a  synonym  for 
 the highlighted word to make it better. 
 Despite  the  advancement  in  technology 
 many  rural  areas  in  developing  countries 
 still lack  access  to basic necessities. 
 SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (1st Shift) 
 (a) Avenue  (b) Desist 
 (c) Apathy  (d) Disguise 
 Q.13. Abandon 
 SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (1st Shift) 
 (a) Perish  (b) Retain 
 (c) Prolong  (d) Desert 
 Q.14.  You  are  preparing  a  speech  for  an 
 upcoming  function.  Select  a  synonym  for 
 the highlighted word to make it better. 
 Effective  public  transportation  networks 
 may  greatly  alleviate  tra?c  congestion 
 and  enhance  inhabitants’  quality  of  life  in 
 general. 
 SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (2nd Shift) 
 (a) Gridlock  (b) Ampli?cation 
 (c) Diversion  (d) Laxity 
 Q.15.  Select  the  most  appropriate 
 synonym  of  the  word  ‘viable’  in  the  given 
 sentence and choose the correct option. 
 The  engineer’s  design  was  optimised  for 
 e?ciency  and  scalability,  with  a  focus  on 
 sustainability. 
 SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (2nd Shift) 
 (a) Scalability  (b) Sustainability 
 (c) E?ciency  (d) Optimised 
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 Pinnacle  Synonyms 
 Q.16. Captivate 
 SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (2nd Shift) 
 (a) Study  (b) Envelope 
 (c) Allure  (d) Arrest 
 Q.17. Benevolent 
 SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) Generous  (b) Innocent 
 (c)  Wicked  (d)  Cruel 
 Q.18.  Select  the  most  appropriate 
 synonym  of  the  word  'disclosed'  in  the 
 given  sentence  and  choose  the  correct 
 option. 
 The  linguist's  analysis  of  the  language 
 revealed  patterns  and  structures  that 
 were previously unknown. 
 SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) Linguist  (b) Revealed 
 (c) Patterns  (d) Unknown 
 Q.19. Unequivocal 
 SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) Unambiguous  (b) Doubted 
 (c) Complete  (d) Articulate 
 Q.20.  O'  Henry's  short  stories  are  read  all 
 over  the  world  till  now  because  they  are 
 pithy  . 
 SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) exaggerated yet short 
 (b) fascinating and lengthy 
 (c) concise and expressive 
 (d) elusive and unreal 
 Q.21.  Vulnerable 
 SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) Susceptible  (b) Amiable 
 (c) Guarded  (d) Delectable 
 Q.22.  The  new  professor  is  liked  by  his 
 students for his  amiable  approach. 
 SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (1st Shift) 
 (a) academic  (b) strict 
 (c) friendly  (d) simple 
 Q.23. Spontaneous 
 SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (1st Shift) 
 (a) Acquisitive  (b) Attractive 
 (c) Instinctive  (d) Exhaustive 
 Q.24.  You  are  preparing  a  speech  for  the 
 upcoming  function.  Select  a  synonym  for 
 the highlighted word to make it better. 
 The  education  system  must  evolve  to 
 keep  pace  with  the  rapid  changes  in  the 
 job market. 
 SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (1st Shift) 
 (a) Censor  (b) Emanate 
 (c) Demolish  (d) Conceal 
 Q.25.  A  gust  of  wind  came  abruptly  and 
 our sand castle  toppled  . 
 SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (1st Shift) 
 (a) blew out  (b) tumbled down 
 (c) turned up  (d) ran after 
 Q.26. Behold 
 SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (1st Shift) 
 (a) Burden  (b) Fortunate 
 (c) Predict  (d) Look 
 Q.27.  Identify  from  the  given  options  the 
 word  most  similar  in  meaning  to  the 
 underlined  word  according  to  its 
 meaning in the following sentence. 
 He  is  a  person  who  holds  old  fashioned 
 opinions. 
 SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (2nd Shift) 
 (a) obsolete  (b) antique 
 (c) ancient  (d) senior citizen 
 Q.28. Aggravate 
 SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (2nd Shift) 
 (a) Enhance  (b) Mitigate 
 (c) Satisfy  (d) Annoy 
 Q.29.  Ram  was  abandoned  by  his 
 parents at a very early age. 
 SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (2nd Shift) 
 (a) Disgraced  (b) Loved 
 (c) Hated  (d) Left 
 Q.30.  Select  the  most  appropriate 
 meaning of the underlined word. 
 He  uses  one  of  the  ?nest  ingredients  in 
 his cooking. 
 SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (2nd Shift) 
 (a) Mixtures  (b) Preparations 
 (c) Components  (d) Culinary 
 Q.31. Robe 
 SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (2nd Shift) 
 (a) Mishap  (b) Cloak 
 (c) Robbery  (d) Success 
 Q.32.  We  shouldn't  blame  or  envy 
 anyone. 
 SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) Jealousy  (b) Reap 
 (c) Love  (d) Curse 
 Q.33.  Saurabh  imitates  his boss perfectly. 
 SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) Admires  (b) Worships 
 (c) Copies  (d) Hates 
 Q.34.  Extravagance 
 SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) Self- indulgence         (b) Love 
 (c) Fortune  (d) Simplicity 
 Q.35. Cruise 
 SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) Voyage  (b) Bounce 
 (c) Fall  (d) Distance 
 Q.36.  You  are  preparing  a  speech  for  an 
 upcoming  function.  Select  a  synonym  for 
 the highlighted word to make it better. 
 Sexual  assault  is  a  severe  and  pervasive 
 issue  that  can  have  a  signi?cant  impact 
 on a victim’s life. 
 SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) Equatorial  (b) Retrospective 
 (c) Widespread  (d) Longitudinal 
 Q.37.  It  was  inevitable  that  the  team 
 management  would  sack  him  after  his 
 rude behaviour. 
 SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) impassionate  (b) unavoidable 
 (c) amiable  (d) measurable 
 Q.38.  Antique 
 SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) Gothic  (b) New 
 (c) Ancient  (d) Modern 
 Q.39.  Faithful 
 SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) Cheerful  (b) Unfaithful 
 (c) Daring  (d) Loyal 
 Q.40.  She  was  y  earning  for  a  trip  to  the 
 mountains. 
 SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) keenly desiring   (b) saving money for 
 (c) leaving for           (d) deeply repenting 
 Q.41. Fierce 
 SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) Strange  (b) Furious 
 (c) Lame  (d) Lavish 
 Q.42. Trousseau 
 SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) Being true to oneself 
 (b) Single leg side of a trouser 
 (c) A large cabinet full of expensive 
 clothes 
 (d) The clothes, linen, and other 
 belongings collected by a bride for 
 her marriage 
 Q.43.  The  plane  crash  was  a  harrowing 
 experience for everyone involved. 
 SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (1st Shift) 
 (a) Exterminate  (b) Awesome 
 (c) Sad  (d) Excruciating 
 Q.44. Reminiscence 
 SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (1st Shift) 
 (a) Harsh  (b) Oblivion 
 (c) Remembrance  (d) Benevolence 
 Q.45.  She has no  desire  for money. 
 SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (1st Shift) 
 (a) Despise  (b) Wish 
 (c) Disgust  (d) Care 
 Q.46. Rehabilitate 
 SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (1st Shift) 
 (a) Absolve  (b) Develop 
 (c) Decline  (d) Reinstall 
 Q.47.  The  book  narrated  the  athlete's 
 prowess  in a lucid manner. 
 SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (1st Shift) 
 (a) di?cult situation 
 (b) a?uent days 
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 Pinnacle  Synonyms 
 SYNONYMS 
 Direction  :-  [  Q.1.  to  Q.772.  ]  Select  the 
 most  appropriate  SYNONYM  of  the  word 
 given in  Bold/Underline . 
 Or 
 Select  the  most  appropriate  SYNONYM 
 of  the  word  given  in  the  Brackets  to  ?ll  in 
 the blank. 
 SSC CHSL 2023 Tier - 2 
 Q.1.  Humble 
 SSC CHSL Tier II  (02/11/2023) 
 (a) Modest  (b) Keen 
 (c) Beautiful  (d) Amusing 
 Q.2.  Decadence 
 SSC CHSL Tier II  (10/01/2024) 
 (a) Decline  (b) Liberate 
 (c) Dispirited  (d) Flowering 
 Q.3.  Serene 
 SSC CHSL Tier II  (10/01/2024) 
 (a) Chaotic  (b) Calm 
 (c) Agitated  (d) Angry 
 Solutions :- 
 Sol.1.(a)  Modest  -  someone  not  bragging 
 or  boasting  about  oneself  or  one's 
 achievements. 
 Humble  - kind and not seeking recognition. 
 Keen  -  very  interested  and  excited  about 
 something. 
 Beautiful  -  something  pleasing  to  the 
 senses or to the mind. 
 Amusing  -  something  entertaining  and 
 funny. 
 Sol.2.(a)  Decline  -  reduction  in  the 
 amount or value of something. 
 Decadence  -  low  moral  standards  and 
 behaviour. 
 Liberate  -  to  release  someone  from 
 control, duties, limits, or prison. 
 Dispirited  -  not  feeling  hopeful  about  a 
 situation or problem. 
 Flowering  -  growing  and  reaching  full 
 potential. 
 Sol.3.(b)  Calm  -  free  from  anxiety, 
 excitement, or disturbance. 
 Serene  -  deeply  peaceful  and 
 undisturbed. 
 Chaotic  - unorganized and full of 
 confusion. 
 Agitated  -  feeling  or  appearing  troubled  or 
 nervous. 
 Angry  -  feeling  or  showing  strong 
 displeasure. 
 SSC CPO 2023 Tier - 2 
 Q.4. MUNDANE 
 SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) 
 (a)  exciting  (b) abnormal 
 (c) ordinary  (d) wonderful 
 Q.5. Vitiate 
 SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) 
 (a) annihilate  (b) facilitate 
 (c) propagate  (d) validate 
 Q.6  .  Entice 
 SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) 
 (a) entreat  (b) dissuade 
 (c) beguile  (d) repulse 
 Solutions :- 
 Sol.4.(c)  Ordinary  -  very  usual  and  not 
 different or special. 
 Mundane  -  very  ordinary  and  not  at  all 
 interesting or unusual. 
 Exciting  -  causing  great  interest  or 
 enthusiasm. 
 Abnormal  - not normal or usual. 
 Wonderful  -  something  extremely 
 amazing. 
 Sol.5.(a)  Annihilate  -  to  completely 
 destroy something. 
 Vitiate  - to damage or destroy something. 
 Facilitate  -  to  make  a  process  or  action 
 easier. 
 Propagate  -  to  spread,  multiply,  or 
 promote  the  growth  of  something,  such 
 as an idea, belief, or organism. 
 Validate  -  to  give  o?cial  approval  or 
 acceptance. 
 Sol.6.(c)  Beguile  -  charm  or  enchant 
 (someone), often in a deceptive way. 
 Entice  -  to  attract  or  lure  someone  by 
 offering  something  appealing  or 
 tempting. 
 Entreat  -  ask  someone  earnestly  or 
 anxiously to do something. 
 Dissuade  -  to  discourage  or  persuade 
 someone  not  to  take  a  particular  course 
 of action. 
 Repulse  -  to  cause  someone  to  feel 
 disgust. 
 SSC CGL 2023 Tier - 2 
 Q.7.  The  authority  refused  to  pay  any 
 heed  to  the  _________  demands  made  by 
 the workers. (  Trivial  ) 
 SSC CGL Tier II  (26/10/2023) 
 (a) conceited  (b) idiotic 
 (c) insigni?cant  (d) majestic 
 Solutions :- 
 Sol.7.(c) Insigni?cant  - lacking importance 
 or value. 
 Trivial  -  of  little  importance  or 
 signi?cance. 
 Conceited  -  having  an  excessively  high 
 opinion of oneself. 
 Idiotic  - extremely foolish or unintelligent. 
 Majestic  -  having  grandeur,  beauty,  or 
 dignity. 
 SSC CPO 2023 Tier - 1 
 Q.8.  Dreadful 
 SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (1st Shift) 
 (a) Propitious  (b) Terrible 
 (c) Auspicious  (d) Feeble 
 Q.9. Site 
 SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (1st Shift) 
 (a) Location  (b) Globe  (c) Pull   (d) Lap 
 Q.10.Haphazard 
 SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (1st Shift) 
 (a) Sociable  (b) Con?dent 
 (c) Random  (d) Aggressive 
 Q.11  Justi?able 
 SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (1st Shift) 
 (a) Indefensible  (b) Reasonable 
 (c) Neutral  (d) Maintainable 
 Q.12.  You  are  preparing  a  speech  for  the 
 upcoming  function.  Select  a  synonym  for 
 the highlighted word to make it better. 
 Despite  the  advancement  in  technology 
 many  rural  areas  in  developing  countries 
 still lack  access  to basic necessities. 
 SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (1st Shift) 
 (a) Avenue  (b) Desist 
 (c) Apathy  (d) Disguise 
 Q.13. Abandon 
 SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (1st Shift) 
 (a) Perish  (b) Retain 
 (c) Prolong  (d) Desert 
 Q.14.  You  are  preparing  a  speech  for  an 
 upcoming  function.  Select  a  synonym  for 
 the highlighted word to make it better. 
 Effective  public  transportation  networks 
 may  greatly  alleviate  tra?c  congestion 
 and  enhance  inhabitants’  quality  of  life  in 
 general. 
 SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (2nd Shift) 
 (a) Gridlock  (b) Ampli?cation 
 (c) Diversion  (d) Laxity 
 Q.15.  Select  the  most  appropriate 
 synonym  of  the  word  ‘viable’  in  the  given 
 sentence and choose the correct option. 
 The  engineer’s  design  was  optimised  for 
 e?ciency  and  scalability,  with  a  focus  on 
 sustainability. 
 SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (2nd Shift) 
 (a) Scalability  (b) Sustainability 
 (c) E?ciency  (d) Optimised 
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 Q.16. Captivate 
 SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (2nd Shift) 
 (a) Study  (b) Envelope 
 (c) Allure  (d) Arrest 
 Q.17. Benevolent 
 SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) Generous  (b) Innocent 
 (c)  Wicked  (d)  Cruel 
 Q.18.  Select  the  most  appropriate 
 synonym  of  the  word  'disclosed'  in  the 
 given  sentence  and  choose  the  correct 
 option. 
 The  linguist's  analysis  of  the  language 
 revealed  patterns  and  structures  that 
 were previously unknown. 
 SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) Linguist  (b) Revealed 
 (c) Patterns  (d) Unknown 
 Q.19. Unequivocal 
 SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) Unambiguous  (b) Doubted 
 (c) Complete  (d) Articulate 
 Q.20.  O'  Henry's  short  stories  are  read  all 
 over  the  world  till  now  because  they  are 
 pithy  . 
 SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) exaggerated yet short 
 (b) fascinating and lengthy 
 (c) concise and expressive 
 (d) elusive and unreal 
 Q.21.  Vulnerable 
 SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) Susceptible  (b) Amiable 
 (c) Guarded  (d) Delectable 
 Q.22.  The  new  professor  is  liked  by  his 
 students for his  amiable  approach. 
 SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (1st Shift) 
 (a) academic  (b) strict 
 (c) friendly  (d) simple 
 Q.23. Spontaneous 
 SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (1st Shift) 
 (a) Acquisitive  (b) Attractive 
 (c) Instinctive  (d) Exhaustive 
 Q.24.  You  are  preparing  a  speech  for  the 
 upcoming  function.  Select  a  synonym  for 
 the highlighted word to make it better. 
 The  education  system  must  evolve  to 
 keep  pace  with  the  rapid  changes  in  the 
 job market. 
 SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (1st Shift) 
 (a) Censor  (b) Emanate 
 (c) Demolish  (d) Conceal 
 Q.25.  A  gust  of  wind  came  abruptly  and 
 our sand castle  toppled  . 
 SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (1st Shift) 
 (a) blew out  (b) tumbled down 
 (c) turned up  (d) ran after 
 Q.26. Behold 
 SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (1st Shift) 
 (a) Burden  (b) Fortunate 
 (c) Predict  (d) Look 
 Q.27.  Identify  from  the  given  options  the 
 word  most  similar  in  meaning  to  the 
 underlined  word  according  to  its 
 meaning in the following sentence. 
 He  is  a  person  who  holds  old  fashioned 
 opinions. 
 SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (2nd Shift) 
 (a) obsolete  (b) antique 
 (c) ancient  (d) senior citizen 
 Q.28. Aggravate 
 SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (2nd Shift) 
 (a) Enhance  (b) Mitigate 
 (c) Satisfy  (d) Annoy 
 Q.29.  Ram  was  abandoned  by  his 
 parents at a very early age. 
 SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (2nd Shift) 
 (a) Disgraced  (b) Loved 
 (c) Hated  (d) Left 
 Q.30.  Select  the  most  appropriate 
 meaning of the underlined word. 
 He  uses  one  of  the  ?nest  ingredients  in 
 his cooking. 
 SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (2nd Shift) 
 (a) Mixtures  (b) Preparations 
 (c) Components  (d) Culinary 
 Q.31. Robe 
 SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (2nd Shift) 
 (a) Mishap  (b) Cloak 
 (c) Robbery  (d) Success 
 Q.32.  We  shouldn't  blame  or  envy 
 anyone. 
 SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) Jealousy  (b) Reap 
 (c) Love  (d) Curse 
 Q.33.  Saurabh  imitates  his boss perfectly. 
 SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) Admires  (b) Worships 
 (c) Copies  (d) Hates 
 Q.34.  Extravagance 
 SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) Self- indulgence         (b) Love 
 (c) Fortune  (d) Simplicity 
 Q.35. Cruise 
 SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) Voyage  (b) Bounce 
 (c) Fall  (d) Distance 
 Q.36.  You  are  preparing  a  speech  for  an 
 upcoming  function.  Select  a  synonym  for 
 the highlighted word to make it better. 
 Sexual  assault  is  a  severe  and  pervasive 
 issue  that  can  have  a  signi?cant  impact 
 on a victim’s life. 
 SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) Equatorial  (b) Retrospective 
 (c) Widespread  (d) Longitudinal 
 Q.37.  It  was  inevitable  that  the  team 
 management  would  sack  him  after  his 
 rude behaviour. 
 SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) impassionate  (b) unavoidable 
 (c) amiable  (d) measurable 
 Q.38.  Antique 
 SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) Gothic  (b) New 
 (c) Ancient  (d) Modern 
 Q.39.  Faithful 
 SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) Cheerful  (b) Unfaithful 
 (c) Daring  (d) Loyal 
 Q.40.  She  was  y  earning  for  a  trip  to  the 
 mountains. 
 SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) keenly desiring   (b) saving money for 
 (c) leaving for           (d) deeply repenting 
 Q.41. Fierce 
 SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) Strange  (b) Furious 
 (c) Lame  (d) Lavish 
 Q.42. Trousseau 
 SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) Being true to oneself 
 (b) Single leg side of a trouser 
 (c) A large cabinet full of expensive 
 clothes 
 (d) The clothes, linen, and other 
 belongings collected by a bride for 
 her marriage 
 Q.43.  The  plane  crash  was  a  harrowing 
 experience for everyone involved. 
 SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (1st Shift) 
 (a) Exterminate  (b) Awesome 
 (c) Sad  (d) Excruciating 
 Q.44. Reminiscence 
 SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (1st Shift) 
 (a) Harsh  (b) Oblivion 
 (c) Remembrance  (d) Benevolence 
 Q.45.  She has no  desire  for money. 
 SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (1st Shift) 
 (a) Despise  (b) Wish 
 (c) Disgust  (d) Care 
 Q.46. Rehabilitate 
 SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (1st Shift) 
 (a) Absolve  (b) Develop 
 (c) Decline  (d) Reinstall 
 Q.47.  The  book  narrated  the  athlete's 
 prowess  in a lucid manner. 
 SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (1st Shift) 
 (a) di?cult situation 
 (b) a?uent days 
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 (c) exceptional mastery 
 (d) re?ned arguments 
 Q.48.  She  has  become  a  familiar  ?gure 
 in the world of politics. 
 SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (1st Shift) 
 (a) Legend  (b) Known 
 (c) Elevated  (d) Fancy 
 Q.49.  Select  the  most  appropriate 
 synonym  of  the  word  'factual'  in  the  given 
 sentence and choose the correct option. 
 The  scientist's  hypothesis  was  based  on 
 empirical  evidence  and  rigorous 
 experimentation. 
 SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (1st Shift) 
 (a) Evidence  (b) Hypothesis 
 (c) Empirical  (d) Rigorous 
 Q.50.  Diabolical 
 SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (2nd Shift) 
 (a) Sophisticated  (b) Sycophant 
 (c) Celestial  (d) Malicious 
 Q.51.  Major 
 SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (2nd Shift) 
 (a) Creviced  (b) Considerable 
 (c) Diligent  (d) Shallow 
 Q.52. Vagrancy 
 SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (2nd Shift) 
 (a) Vagabond  (b) Vagueness 
 (c) Fragrance  (d) Exploration 
 Q.53.  The  manager  noticed  a 
 discrepancy  between  the  two  audit 
 reports. 
 SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (2nd Shift) 
 (a) deliberate mistake (b) major difference 
 (c) sel?sh interest        (d) great similarity 
 Q.54.  The  platter  was  insipid  ,  so  we 
 refused to pay the bill. 
 SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (2nd Shift) 
 (a) lacking taste  (b) full of ?avours 
 (c) ?lled with dirt  (d) full of spices 
 Q.55.  The  concert  was  ?lled  with  ra  p  t 
 teenage listeners. 
 SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) really fashionable    (b) boldly dressed 
 (c) fully attentive            (d) truly energetic 
 Q.56.  Desolate 
 SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) Fortunate  (b) Hopeful 
 (c) Depressive  (d) Sturdy 
 Q.57.  I like all games  instead  of  cricket. 
 SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) exclude  (b) except 
 (c) rather  (d) object 
 Q.58.  Improved  rail  transport  is  essential 
 for business. 
 SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) Recommended       (b) Technical 
 (c) Trivial  (d) Crucial 
 Solutions :- 
 Sol.8.(b)  Terrible  -  extremely  bad, 
 unpleasant, or serious. 
 Dreadful  -  extremely  bad,  unpleasant,  or 
 shocking. 
 Propitious  -  indicating  a  good  chance  of 
 success. 
 Auspicious  -  giving  or  being  a  sign  of 
 future success. 
 Feeble  - being weak or lacking strength. 
 Sol.9.(a) 
 Location  - a particular place or position. 
 Site  - a location or place where 
 something is situated. 
 Globe  -  a  spherical  object  or 
 representation of the Earth. 
 Pull  -  exert  force  on  something  to  cause 
 movement towards oneself. 
 Lap  -  the  ?at  area  between  the  waist  and 
 knees of a seated person. 
 Sol.10.(c)  Random  -  lacking  a  de?nite 
 plan, purpose, or pattern. 
 Haphazard  -  being  random  or 
 unpredictable. 
 Sociable  -  someone  willing  to  talk  and 
 engage in activities with other people. 
 Con?dent  -  feeling  self-assured  of  one's 
 own abilities or qualities. 
 Aggressive  -  behaving  or  done  in  a 
 determined and forceful way. 
 Sol.11.(b) Reasonable  - fair and sensible. 
 Justi?able  -  capable  of  being  shown  to  be 
 right or reasonable. 
 Indefensible  -  unable  to  be  defended  or 
 justi?ed. 
 Neutral  -  not  favoring  or  supporting  any  of 
 the parties or sides. 
 Maintainable  -  able  to  be  maintained  or 
 kept in a particular condition. 
 Sol.12.(a) 
 Avenue  - a way of access; route. 
 Access  -  the  right  or  opportunity  to  use  or 
 bene?t from something. 
 Desist  -  to  cease  or  abstain  from  a 
 continued action. 
 Apathy  -  a  lack  of  interest,  enthusiasm,  or 
 concern. 
 Disguise  -  a  means  of  altering  one's 
 appearance to conceal one's identity. 
 Sol.13.(d)  Desert  -  to  leave  something  or 
 someone  without  the  intention  of 
 returning. 
 Abandon  -  to  give  up  completely  on 
 something or someone. 
 Perish  -  to  die,  especially  in  a  violent  or 
 sudden way. 
 Retain  -  to  keep  something  in  one's 
 possession or memory. 
 Prolong  - to make something last longer. 
 Sol.14.(a)  Gridlock  -  a  situation  in  which 
 tra?c  is  completely  stopped  because  of 
 overcrowding. 
 Congestion  -  a  state  of  being 
 overcrowded. 
 Ampli?cation  -  the  act  of  making 
 something louder or larger. 
 Diversion  -  something  that  is  done  to 
 distract or entertain someone. 
 Laxity  -  a  lack  of  strictness  or 
 seriousness. 
 Sol.15.(b) Sustainability  - the ability to 
 maintain  or  support  a  process 
 continuously over time. 
 Viable  -  capable  of  working  or 
 succeeding. 
 Scalability  -  the  ability  of  a  system  to 
 grow  or  expand  to  meet  increased 
 demand. 
 E?ciency  -  the  ability  to  do  something 
 well without wasting time or energy. 
 Optimised  -  made  as  good,  e?cient,  or 
 effective as possible. 
 Sol.16.(c)  Allure  -  a  strong  and  attractive 
 quality  that  makes  someone  or 
 something appealing. 
 Captivate  -  to  attract  and  hold  someone's 
 attention completely. 
 Study  -  to  try  to  learn  more  about 
 something  by  looking  at  it  carefully  or  by 
 reading about it. 
 Envelope  -  a  paper  cover  for  a  letter  or 
 other document. 
 Arrest  -  to  take  someone  into  custody  by 
 legal authority. 
 Sol.17.(a)  Generous  -  giving  freely  of 
 one's time, money, or possessions. 
 Benevolent  - kind and helpful. 
 Innocent  - free from guilt or sin. 
 Wicked  - very bad or evil. 
 Cruel  -  showing  a  lack  of  pity  or 
 compassion. 
 Sol.18.(b) 
 Revealed  - made known or visible. 
 Disclosed  - made known or revealed. 
 Linguist  -  a  person  who  studies  or  is  an 
 expert in languages. 
 Patterns  - repeated decorative designs. 
 Unknown  - not known or known about. 
 Sol.19.(a)  Unambiguous  -  Having  one 
 clear and de?nite meaning. 
 Unequivocal  -  expressed  in  a  clear  and 
 certain way. 
 Doubted  -  to  believe  that  something  is  not 
 true or likely to happen. 
 Articulate  -  able  to  express  oneself 
 clearly and effectively. 
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 Direction  :-  [  Q.1.  to  Q.772.  ]  Select  the 
 most  appropriate  SYNONYM  of  the  word 
 given in  Bold/Underline . 
 Or 
 Select  the  most  appropriate  SYNONYM 
 of  the  word  given  in  the  Brackets  to  ?ll  in 
 the blank. 
 SSC CHSL 2023 Tier - 2 
 Q.1.  Humble 
 SSC CHSL Tier II  (02/11/2023) 
 (a) Modest  (b) Keen 
 (c) Beautiful  (d) Amusing 
 Q.2.  Decadence 
 SSC CHSL Tier II  (10/01/2024) 
 (a) Decline  (b) Liberate 
 (c) Dispirited  (d) Flowering 
 Q.3.  Serene 
 SSC CHSL Tier II  (10/01/2024) 
 (a) Chaotic  (b) Calm 
 (c) Agitated  (d) Angry 
 Solutions :- 
 Sol.1.(a)  Modest  -  someone  not  bragging 
 or  boasting  about  oneself  or  one's 
 achievements. 
 Humble  - kind and not seeking recognition. 
 Keen  -  very  interested  and  excited  about 
 something. 
 Beautiful  -  something  pleasing  to  the 
 senses or to the mind. 
 Amusing  -  something  entertaining  and 
 funny. 
 Sol.2.(a)  Decline  -  reduction  in  the 
 amount or value of something. 
 Decadence  -  low  moral  standards  and 
 behaviour. 
 Liberate  -  to  release  someone  from 
 control, duties, limits, or prison. 
 Dispirited  -  not  feeling  hopeful  about  a 
 situation or problem. 
 Flowering  -  growing  and  reaching  full 
 potential. 
 Sol.3.(b)  Calm  -  free  from  anxiety, 
 excitement, or disturbance. 
 Serene  -  deeply  peaceful  and 
 undisturbed. 
 Chaotic  - unorganized and full of 
 confusion. 
 Agitated  -  feeling  or  appearing  troubled  or 
 nervous. 
 Angry  -  feeling  or  showing  strong 
 displeasure. 
 SSC CPO 2023 Tier - 2 
 Q.4. MUNDANE 
 SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) 
 (a)  exciting  (b) abnormal 
 (c) ordinary  (d) wonderful 
 Q.5. Vitiate 
 SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) 
 (a) annihilate  (b) facilitate 
 (c) propagate  (d) validate 
 Q.6  .  Entice 
 SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) 
 (a) entreat  (b) dissuade 
 (c) beguile  (d) repulse 
 Solutions :- 
 Sol.4.(c)  Ordinary  -  very  usual  and  not 
 different or special. 
 Mundane  -  very  ordinary  and  not  at  all 
 interesting or unusual. 
 Exciting  -  causing  great  interest  or 
 enthusiasm. 
 Abnormal  - not normal or usual. 
 Wonderful  -  something  extremely 
 amazing. 
 Sol.5.(a)  Annihilate  -  to  completely 
 destroy something. 
 Vitiate  - to damage or destroy something. 
 Facilitate  -  to  make  a  process  or  action 
 easier. 
 Propagate  -  to  spread,  multiply,  or 
 promote  the  growth  of  something,  such 
 as an idea, belief, or organism. 
 Validate  -  to  give  o?cial  approval  or 
 acceptance. 
 Sol.6.(c)  Beguile  -  charm  or  enchant 
 (someone), often in a deceptive way. 
 Entice  -  to  attract  or  lure  someone  by 
 offering  something  appealing  or 
 tempting. 
 Entreat  -  ask  someone  earnestly  or 
 anxiously to do something. 
 Dissuade  -  to  discourage  or  persuade 
 someone  not  to  take  a  particular  course 
 of action. 
 Repulse  -  to  cause  someone  to  feel 
 disgust. 
 SSC CGL 2023 Tier - 2 
 Q.7.  The  authority  refused  to  pay  any 
 heed  to  the  _________  demands  made  by 
 the workers. (  Trivial  ) 
 SSC CGL Tier II  (26/10/2023) 
 (a) conceited  (b) idiotic 
 (c) insigni?cant  (d) majestic 
 Solutions :- 
 Sol.7.(c) Insigni?cant  - lacking importance 
 or value. 
 Trivial  -  of  little  importance  or 
 signi?cance. 
 Conceited  -  having  an  excessively  high 
 opinion of oneself. 
 Idiotic  - extremely foolish or unintelligent. 
 Majestic  -  having  grandeur,  beauty,  or 
 dignity. 
 SSC CPO 2023 Tier - 1 
 Q.8.  Dreadful 
 SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (1st Shift) 
 (a) Propitious  (b) Terrible 
 (c) Auspicious  (d) Feeble 
 Q.9. Site 
 SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (1st Shift) 
 (a) Location  (b) Globe  (c) Pull   (d) Lap 
 Q.10.Haphazard 
 SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (1st Shift) 
 (a) Sociable  (b) Con?dent 
 (c) Random  (d) Aggressive 
 Q.11  Justi?able 
 SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (1st Shift) 
 (a) Indefensible  (b) Reasonable 
 (c) Neutral  (d) Maintainable 
 Q.12.  You  are  preparing  a  speech  for  the 
 upcoming  function.  Select  a  synonym  for 
 the highlighted word to make it better. 
 Despite  the  advancement  in  technology 
 many  rural  areas  in  developing  countries 
 still lack  access  to basic necessities. 
 SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (1st Shift) 
 (a) Avenue  (b) Desist 
 (c) Apathy  (d) Disguise 
 Q.13. Abandon 
 SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (1st Shift) 
 (a) Perish  (b) Retain 
 (c) Prolong  (d) Desert 
 Q.14.  You  are  preparing  a  speech  for  an 
 upcoming  function.  Select  a  synonym  for 
 the highlighted word to make it better. 
 Effective  public  transportation  networks 
 may  greatly  alleviate  tra?c  congestion 
 and  enhance  inhabitants’  quality  of  life  in 
 general. 
 SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (2nd Shift) 
 (a) Gridlock  (b) Ampli?cation 
 (c) Diversion  (d) Laxity 
 Q.15.  Select  the  most  appropriate 
 synonym  of  the  word  ‘viable’  in  the  given 
 sentence and choose the correct option. 
 The  engineer’s  design  was  optimised  for 
 e?ciency  and  scalability,  with  a  focus  on 
 sustainability. 
 SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (2nd Shift) 
 (a) Scalability  (b) Sustainability 
 (c) E?ciency  (d) Optimised 
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 Q.16. Captivate 
 SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (2nd Shift) 
 (a) Study  (b) Envelope 
 (c) Allure  (d) Arrest 
 Q.17. Benevolent 
 SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) Generous  (b) Innocent 
 (c)  Wicked  (d)  Cruel 
 Q.18.  Select  the  most  appropriate 
 synonym  of  the  word  'disclosed'  in  the 
 given  sentence  and  choose  the  correct 
 option. 
 The  linguist's  analysis  of  the  language 
 revealed  patterns  and  structures  that 
 were previously unknown. 
 SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) Linguist  (b) Revealed 
 (c) Patterns  (d) Unknown 
 Q.19. Unequivocal 
 SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) Unambiguous  (b) Doubted 
 (c) Complete  (d) Articulate 
 Q.20.  O'  Henry's  short  stories  are  read  all 
 over  the  world  till  now  because  they  are 
 pithy  . 
 SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) exaggerated yet short 
 (b) fascinating and lengthy 
 (c) concise and expressive 
 (d) elusive and unreal 
 Q.21.  Vulnerable 
 SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) Susceptible  (b) Amiable 
 (c) Guarded  (d) Delectable 
 Q.22.  The  new  professor  is  liked  by  his 
 students for his  amiable  approach. 
 SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (1st Shift) 
 (a) academic  (b) strict 
 (c) friendly  (d) simple 
 Q.23. Spontaneous 
 SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (1st Shift) 
 (a) Acquisitive  (b) Attractive 
 (c) Instinctive  (d) Exhaustive 
 Q.24.  You  are  preparing  a  speech  for  the 
 upcoming  function.  Select  a  synonym  for 
 the highlighted word to make it better. 
 The  education  system  must  evolve  to 
 keep  pace  with  the  rapid  changes  in  the 
 job market. 
 SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (1st Shift) 
 (a) Censor  (b) Emanate 
 (c) Demolish  (d) Conceal 
 Q.25.  A  gust  of  wind  came  abruptly  and 
 our sand castle  toppled  . 
 SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (1st Shift) 
 (a) blew out  (b) tumbled down 
 (c) turned up  (d) ran after 
 Q.26. Behold 
 SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (1st Shift) 
 (a) Burden  (b) Fortunate 
 (c) Predict  (d) Look 
 Q.27.  Identify  from  the  given  options  the 
 word  most  similar  in  meaning  to  the 
 underlined  word  according  to  its 
 meaning in the following sentence. 
 He  is  a  person  who  holds  old  fashioned 
 opinions. 
 SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (2nd Shift) 
 (a) obsolete  (b) antique 
 (c) ancient  (d) senior citizen 
 Q.28. Aggravate 
 SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (2nd Shift) 
 (a) Enhance  (b) Mitigate 
 (c) Satisfy  (d) Annoy 
 Q.29.  Ram  was  abandoned  by  his 
 parents at a very early age. 
 SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (2nd Shift) 
 (a) Disgraced  (b) Loved 
 (c) Hated  (d) Left 
 Q.30.  Select  the  most  appropriate 
 meaning of the underlined word. 
 He  uses  one  of  the  ?nest  ingredients  in 
 his cooking. 
 SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (2nd Shift) 
 (a) Mixtures  (b) Preparations 
 (c) Components  (d) Culinary 
 Q.31. Robe 
 SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (2nd Shift) 
 (a) Mishap  (b) Cloak 
 (c) Robbery  (d) Success 
 Q.32.  We  shouldn't  blame  or  envy 
 anyone. 
 SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) Jealousy  (b) Reap 
 (c) Love  (d) Curse 
 Q.33.  Saurabh  imitates  his boss perfectly. 
 SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) Admires  (b) Worships 
 (c) Copies  (d) Hates 
 Q.34.  Extravagance 
 SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) Self- indulgence         (b) Love 
 (c) Fortune  (d) Simplicity 
 Q.35. Cruise 
 SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) Voyage  (b) Bounce 
 (c) Fall  (d) Distance 
 Q.36.  You  are  preparing  a  speech  for  an 
 upcoming  function.  Select  a  synonym  for 
 the highlighted word to make it better. 
 Sexual  assault  is  a  severe  and  pervasive 
 issue  that  can  have  a  signi?cant  impact 
 on a victim’s life. 
 SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) Equatorial  (b) Retrospective 
 (c) Widespread  (d) Longitudinal 
 Q.37.  It  was  inevitable  that  the  team 
 management  would  sack  him  after  his 
 rude behaviour. 
 SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) impassionate  (b) unavoidable 
 (c) amiable  (d) measurable 
 Q.38.  Antique 
 SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) Gothic  (b) New 
 (c) Ancient  (d) Modern 
 Q.39.  Faithful 
 SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) Cheerful  (b) Unfaithful 
 (c) Daring  (d) Loyal 
 Q.40.  She  was  y  earning  for  a  trip  to  the 
 mountains. 
 SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) keenly desiring   (b) saving money for 
 (c) leaving for           (d) deeply repenting 
 Q.41. Fierce 
 SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) Strange  (b) Furious 
 (c) Lame  (d) Lavish 
 Q.42. Trousseau 
 SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) Being true to oneself 
 (b) Single leg side of a trouser 
 (c) A large cabinet full of expensive 
 clothes 
 (d) The clothes, linen, and other 
 belongings collected by a bride for 
 her marriage 
 Q.43.  The  plane  crash  was  a  harrowing 
 experience for everyone involved. 
 SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (1st Shift) 
 (a) Exterminate  (b) Awesome 
 (c) Sad  (d) Excruciating 
 Q.44. Reminiscence 
 SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (1st Shift) 
 (a) Harsh  (b) Oblivion 
 (c) Remembrance  (d) Benevolence 
 Q.45.  She has no  desire  for money. 
 SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (1st Shift) 
 (a) Despise  (b) Wish 
 (c) Disgust  (d) Care 
 Q.46. Rehabilitate 
 SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (1st Shift) 
 (a) Absolve  (b) Develop 
 (c) Decline  (d) Reinstall 
 Q.47.  The  book  narrated  the  athlete's 
 prowess  in a lucid manner. 
 SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (1st Shift) 
 (a) di?cult situation 
 (b) a?uent days 
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 (c) exceptional mastery 
 (d) re?ned arguments 
 Q.48.  She  has  become  a  familiar  ?gure 
 in the world of politics. 
 SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (1st Shift) 
 (a) Legend  (b) Known 
 (c) Elevated  (d) Fancy 
 Q.49.  Select  the  most  appropriate 
 synonym  of  the  word  'factual'  in  the  given 
 sentence and choose the correct option. 
 The  scientist's  hypothesis  was  based  on 
 empirical  evidence  and  rigorous 
 experimentation. 
 SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (1st Shift) 
 (a) Evidence  (b) Hypothesis 
 (c) Empirical  (d) Rigorous 
 Q.50.  Diabolical 
 SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (2nd Shift) 
 (a) Sophisticated  (b) Sycophant 
 (c) Celestial  (d) Malicious 
 Q.51.  Major 
 SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (2nd Shift) 
 (a) Creviced  (b) Considerable 
 (c) Diligent  (d) Shallow 
 Q.52. Vagrancy 
 SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (2nd Shift) 
 (a) Vagabond  (b) Vagueness 
 (c) Fragrance  (d) Exploration 
 Q.53.  The  manager  noticed  a 
 discrepancy  between  the  two  audit 
 reports. 
 SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (2nd Shift) 
 (a) deliberate mistake (b) major difference 
 (c) sel?sh interest        (d) great similarity 
 Q.54.  The  platter  was  insipid  ,  so  we 
 refused to pay the bill. 
 SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (2nd Shift) 
 (a) lacking taste  (b) full of ?avours 
 (c) ?lled with dirt  (d) full of spices 
 Q.55.  The  concert  was  ?lled  with  ra  p  t 
 teenage listeners. 
 SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) really fashionable    (b) boldly dressed 
 (c) fully attentive            (d) truly energetic 
 Q.56.  Desolate 
 SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) Fortunate  (b) Hopeful 
 (c) Depressive  (d) Sturdy 
 Q.57.  I like all games  instead  of  cricket. 
 SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) exclude  (b) except 
 (c) rather  (d) object 
 Q.58.  Improved  rail  transport  is  essential 
 for business. 
 SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) Recommended       (b) Technical 
 (c) Trivial  (d) Crucial 
 Solutions :- 
 Sol.8.(b)  Terrible  -  extremely  bad, 
 unpleasant, or serious. 
 Dreadful  -  extremely  bad,  unpleasant,  or 
 shocking. 
 Propitious  -  indicating  a  good  chance  of 
 success. 
 Auspicious  -  giving  or  being  a  sign  of 
 future success. 
 Feeble  - being weak or lacking strength. 
 Sol.9.(a) 
 Location  - a particular place or position. 
 Site  - a location or place where 
 something is situated. 
 Globe  -  a  spherical  object  or 
 representation of the Earth. 
 Pull  -  exert  force  on  something  to  cause 
 movement towards oneself. 
 Lap  -  the  ?at  area  between  the  waist  and 
 knees of a seated person. 
 Sol.10.(c)  Random  -  lacking  a  de?nite 
 plan, purpose, or pattern. 
 Haphazard  -  being  random  or 
 unpredictable. 
 Sociable  -  someone  willing  to  talk  and 
 engage in activities with other people. 
 Con?dent  -  feeling  self-assured  of  one's 
 own abilities or qualities. 
 Aggressive  -  behaving  or  done  in  a 
 determined and forceful way. 
 Sol.11.(b) Reasonable  - fair and sensible. 
 Justi?able  -  capable  of  being  shown  to  be 
 right or reasonable. 
 Indefensible  -  unable  to  be  defended  or 
 justi?ed. 
 Neutral  -  not  favoring  or  supporting  any  of 
 the parties or sides. 
 Maintainable  -  able  to  be  maintained  or 
 kept in a particular condition. 
 Sol.12.(a) 
 Avenue  - a way of access; route. 
 Access  -  the  right  or  opportunity  to  use  or 
 bene?t from something. 
 Desist  -  to  cease  or  abstain  from  a 
 continued action. 
 Apathy  -  a  lack  of  interest,  enthusiasm,  or 
 concern. 
 Disguise  -  a  means  of  altering  one's 
 appearance to conceal one's identity. 
 Sol.13.(d)  Desert  -  to  leave  something  or 
 someone  without  the  intention  of 
 returning. 
 Abandon  -  to  give  up  completely  on 
 something or someone. 
 Perish  -  to  die,  especially  in  a  violent  or 
 sudden way. 
 Retain  -  to  keep  something  in  one's 
 possession or memory. 
 Prolong  - to make something last longer. 
 Sol.14.(a)  Gridlock  -  a  situation  in  which 
 tra?c  is  completely  stopped  because  of 
 overcrowding. 
 Congestion  -  a  state  of  being 
 overcrowded. 
 Ampli?cation  -  the  act  of  making 
 something louder or larger. 
 Diversion  -  something  that  is  done  to 
 distract or entertain someone. 
 Laxity  -  a  lack  of  strictness  or 
 seriousness. 
 Sol.15.(b) Sustainability  - the ability to 
 maintain  or  support  a  process 
 continuously over time. 
 Viable  -  capable  of  working  or 
 succeeding. 
 Scalability  -  the  ability  of  a  system  to 
 grow  or  expand  to  meet  increased 
 demand. 
 E?ciency  -  the  ability  to  do  something 
 well without wasting time or energy. 
 Optimised  -  made  as  good,  e?cient,  or 
 effective as possible. 
 Sol.16.(c)  Allure  -  a  strong  and  attractive 
 quality  that  makes  someone  or 
 something appealing. 
 Captivate  -  to  attract  and  hold  someone's 
 attention completely. 
 Study  -  to  try  to  learn  more  about 
 something  by  looking  at  it  carefully  or  by 
 reading about it. 
 Envelope  -  a  paper  cover  for  a  letter  or 
 other document. 
 Arrest  -  to  take  someone  into  custody  by 
 legal authority. 
 Sol.17.(a)  Generous  -  giving  freely  of 
 one's time, money, or possessions. 
 Benevolent  - kind and helpful. 
 Innocent  - free from guilt or sin. 
 Wicked  - very bad or evil. 
 Cruel  -  showing  a  lack  of  pity  or 
 compassion. 
 Sol.18.(b) 
 Revealed  - made known or visible. 
 Disclosed  - made known or revealed. 
 Linguist  -  a  person  who  studies  or  is  an 
 expert in languages. 
 Patterns  - repeated decorative designs. 
 Unknown  - not known or known about. 
 Sol.19.(a)  Unambiguous  -  Having  one 
 clear and de?nite meaning. 
 Unequivocal  -  expressed  in  a  clear  and 
 certain way. 
 Doubted  -  to  believe  that  something  is  not 
 true or likely to happen. 
 Articulate  -  able  to  express  oneself 
 clearly and effectively. 
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 Sol.20.(c)  Pithy- concise and expressive. 
 Sol.21.(a) Susceptible  - able to be 
 affected by something. 
 Vulnerable  - easily hurt or damaged. 
 Amiable  - friendly and pleasant. 
 Guarded  - careful and cautious. 
 Delectable  - very pleasant. 
 Sol.22.(c)  Amiable- friendly. 
 Sol.23.(c)  Instinctive  -  done  without 
 conscious thought. 
 Spontaneous  -  happening  or  done  without 
 planning or preparation. 
 Acquisitive  - having a strong desire to 
 acquire or collect things. 
 Attractive  -  having  qualities  that  draw 
 attention, interest, or admiration. 
 Exhaustive  -  covering  or  including 
 everything. 
 Sol.24.(b)  Emanate  -  to  show  a  particular 
 quality. 
 Evolve  - to develop and change over time. 
 Censor  -  to  examine  and  remove  parts  of 
 something,  such  as  text  or  media,  that 
 are considered inappropriate. 
 Demolish  -  to  completely  destroy 
 something, often a building or structure. 
 Conceal  -  to  hide  or  keep  something 
 secret. 
 Sol.25.(b)  Toppled-  tumbled  down  or  to 
 lean forward and fall. 
 Sol.26.(d)  Look 
 Behold  - to see or observe something. 
 Burden  -  something  that  causes  di?culty 
 or stress. 
 Fortunate  -  having  favorable 
 circumstances. 
 Predict  -  to  forecast  or  estimate  an  event 
 or outcome before it happens. 
 Sol.27.(a) Obsolete  - old fashioned. 
 Antique  -  an  item  that  is  collected  or 
 desirable  because  of  its  age,  beauty, 
 rarity or condition. 
 Ancient  - very old. 
 Senior  citizen  -  a  person  who  is  retired  or 
 of retirement age. 
 Sol.28.(d)  Annoy  -  to  make  someone  feel 
 slightly angry or irritated. 
 Aggravate  -  to  make  something  worse  or 
 more serious. 
 Enhance  -  to  make  something  better  or 
 more effective. 
 Mitigate  -  to  make  something  less  severe 
 or serious. 
 Satisfy  -  to  meet  someone's  needs  or 
 desires. 
 Sol.29.(d)  Abandoned- left. 
 Sol.30.(c)  Ingredients- components. 
 Sol.31.(b)  Cloak  -  a  type  of  clothing  that 
 covers and conceals the body. 
 Robe  -  a  long,  loose-?tting  piece  of 
 clothing. 
 Mishap  -  an  unfortunate  or  unlucky 
 accident or event. 
 Robbery  -  the  act  of  stealing  from 
 someone or some place. 
 Success  -  achievement  of  one’s  goals  or 
 objectives. 
 Sol.32.(a)  Jealousy  -  to  feel  threatened  or 
 insecure of something you already have. 
 Envy  - a feeling where one wishes for 
 something that someone else has. 
 Reap  -  to  gather  or  harvest  the  fruits  of 
 one's labor. 
 Love  -  a  strong  feeling  of  deep  affection 
 and care for another person. 
 Curse  -  to  call  upon  a  supernatural  power 
 to punish or harm someone. 
 Sol.33.(c)  Copies  -  to  be  similar  or 
 identical to another. 
 Imitates  -  to  copy  something  or  someone 
 closely. 
 Admires  -  to  regard  someone  or 
 something with respect and approval. 
 Worships  -  to  regard  someone  or 
 something with great love and devotion. 
 Hates  -  to  feel  a  strong  dislike  or  aversion 
 for someone or something. 
 Sol.34.(a)  Self-indulgence  -  the  act  of 
 allowing  yourself  to  have  or  do  things 
 that you enjoy. 
 Extravagance  -  excessive  or  wasteful 
 spending or use of resources. 
 Love  -  a  strong  and  deep  affection  or 
 caring for someone or something. 
 Fortune  -  a  large  sum  of  money,  wealth,  or 
 assets. 
 Simplicity  -  the  quality  of  being  easy  to 
 understand. 
 Sol.35.(a)  Voyage  -  a  long  journey,  often 
 by  sea  or  through  the  air,  to  a  distant  or 
 unknown place. 
 Cruise  -  a  journey  or  trip  taken  by  a  ship 
 or other vehicle. 
 Bounce  -  to  rebound  or  spring  back  after 
 hitting a surface. 
 Sol.36.(c)  Widespread  -  existing  or 
 occurring  over  a  large  area  or  affecting 
 many people or things. 
 Pervasive  -  spreading  widely  throughout 
 an area or a group of people. 
 Equatorial  - of, at or near the equator. 
 Retrospective  -  looking  back  on  or 
 considering  past  events,  actions,  or 
 experiences. 
 Longitudinal  -  relating  to  the  length  or 
 direction from one end to the other. 
 Sol.37.(b)  Unavoidable  -  something  that 
 cannot be prevented. 
 Inevitable  -  something  that  is  bound  to 
 occur or cannot be avoided. 
 Impassionate  -  lacking  passion  or  strong 
 emotion. 
 Amiable  -  friendly  and  pleasant  in 
 manner. 
 Measurable  -  capable  of  being  measured 
 or quanti?ed. 
 Sol.38.(c) Ancient  - extremely old. 
 Antique  -  an  object  or  item  that  is 
 valuable because of its old age. 
 Gothic  -  relating  to  the  architectural  and 
 artistic style of the Middle Ages. 
 New  - recently created or made. 
 Modern  -  pertaining  to  the  present  time  or 
 recent times. 
 Sol.39.(d)  Loyal  -  showing  ?rm  and 
 constant  support  to  a  person,  group,  or 
 cause. 
 Faithful  -  reliable  and  consistent  in  one's 
 loyalty or commitment. 
 Cheerful  - happy and positive. 
 Unfaithful  - not loyal or reliable. 
 Daring  -  willing  to  take  risks  or  face 
 challenges. 
 Sol.40.(a)  Yearning- keenly desiring. 
 Sol.41.(b) Furious  - extremely angry or 
 ?lled with rage. 
 Fierce  - intensely strong or aggressive. 
 Strange  - unusual or unfamiliar. 
 Lame  -  unable  to  walk  properly  due  to  an 
 injury or disability. 
 Lavish  -  very  generous  or  liberal  in  giving 
 or spending. 
 Sol.42.(d)  Trousseau  -  the  clothes,  linen, 
 and  other  belongings  collected  by  a  bride 
 for her marriage. 
 Sol.43.(d)  Excruciating  -  extremely 
 painful or agonizing. 
 Harrowing  - causing deep emotional pain. 
 Exterminate  -  to  completely  destroy  or 
 eliminate something. 
 Awesome  -  extremely  impressive  or 
 remarkable. 
 Sad  -  feeling  or  expressing  unhappiness 
 or sorrow. 
 Sol.44.(c)  Remembrance  -  the  act  of 
 recalling  or  thinking  about  something 
 from the past. 
 Reminiscence  -  the  process  of 
 remembering past events or experiences. 
 Harsh  -  severe  or  rough  in  manner  or 
 appearance. 
 Oblivion  -  the  state  of  being  forgotten  or 
 completely unaware. 
 Benevolence  -  the  quality  of  being  kind, 
 charitable, and generous. 
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 Direction  :-  [  Q.1.  to  Q.772.  ]  Select  the 
 most  appropriate  SYNONYM  of  the  word 
 given in  Bold/Underline . 
 Or 
 Select  the  most  appropriate  SYNONYM 
 of  the  word  given  in  the  Brackets  to  ?ll  in 
 the blank. 
 SSC CHSL 2023 Tier - 2 
 Q.1.  Humble 
 SSC CHSL Tier II  (02/11/2023) 
 (a) Modest  (b) Keen 
 (c) Beautiful  (d) Amusing 
 Q.2.  Decadence 
 SSC CHSL Tier II  (10/01/2024) 
 (a) Decline  (b) Liberate 
 (c) Dispirited  (d) Flowering 
 Q.3.  Serene 
 SSC CHSL Tier II  (10/01/2024) 
 (a) Chaotic  (b) Calm 
 (c) Agitated  (d) Angry 
 Solutions :- 
 Sol.1.(a)  Modest  -  someone  not  bragging 
 or  boasting  about  oneself  or  one's 
 achievements. 
 Humble  - kind and not seeking recognition. 
 Keen  -  very  interested  and  excited  about 
 something. 
 Beautiful  -  something  pleasing  to  the 
 senses or to the mind. 
 Amusing  -  something  entertaining  and 
 funny. 
 Sol.2.(a)  Decline  -  reduction  in  the 
 amount or value of something. 
 Decadence  -  low  moral  standards  and 
 behaviour. 
 Liberate  -  to  release  someone  from 
 control, duties, limits, or prison. 
 Dispirited  -  not  feeling  hopeful  about  a 
 situation or problem. 
 Flowering  -  growing  and  reaching  full 
 potential. 
 Sol.3.(b)  Calm  -  free  from  anxiety, 
 excitement, or disturbance. 
 Serene  -  deeply  peaceful  and 
 undisturbed. 
 Chaotic  - unorganized and full of 
 confusion. 
 Agitated  -  feeling  or  appearing  troubled  or 
 nervous. 
 Angry  -  feeling  or  showing  strong 
 displeasure. 
 SSC CPO 2023 Tier - 2 
 Q.4. MUNDANE 
 SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) 
 (a)  exciting  (b) abnormal 
 (c) ordinary  (d) wonderful 
 Q.5. Vitiate 
 SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) 
 (a) annihilate  (b) facilitate 
 (c) propagate  (d) validate 
 Q.6  .  Entice 
 SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) 
 (a) entreat  (b) dissuade 
 (c) beguile  (d) repulse 
 Solutions :- 
 Sol.4.(c)  Ordinary  -  very  usual  and  not 
 different or special. 
 Mundane  -  very  ordinary  and  not  at  all 
 interesting or unusual. 
 Exciting  -  causing  great  interest  or 
 enthusiasm. 
 Abnormal  - not normal or usual. 
 Wonderful  -  something  extremely 
 amazing. 
 Sol.5.(a)  Annihilate  -  to  completely 
 destroy something. 
 Vitiate  - to damage or destroy something. 
 Facilitate  -  to  make  a  process  or  action 
 easier. 
 Propagate  -  to  spread,  multiply,  or 
 promote  the  growth  of  something,  such 
 as an idea, belief, or organism. 
 Validate  -  to  give  o?cial  approval  or 
 acceptance. 
 Sol.6.(c)  Beguile  -  charm  or  enchant 
 (someone), often in a deceptive way. 
 Entice  -  to  attract  or  lure  someone  by 
 offering  something  appealing  or 
 tempting. 
 Entreat  -  ask  someone  earnestly  or 
 anxiously to do something. 
 Dissuade  -  to  discourage  or  persuade 
 someone  not  to  take  a  particular  course 
 of action. 
 Repulse  -  to  cause  someone  to  feel 
 disgust. 
 SSC CGL 2023 Tier - 2 
 Q.7.  The  authority  refused  to  pay  any 
 heed  to  the  _________  demands  made  by 
 the workers. (  Trivial  ) 
 SSC CGL Tier II  (26/10/2023) 
 (a) conceited  (b) idiotic 
 (c) insigni?cant  (d) majestic 
 Solutions :- 
 Sol.7.(c) Insigni?cant  - lacking importance 
 or value. 
 Trivial  -  of  little  importance  or 
 signi?cance. 
 Conceited  -  having  an  excessively  high 
 opinion of oneself. 
 Idiotic  - extremely foolish or unintelligent. 
 Majestic  -  having  grandeur,  beauty,  or 
 dignity. 
 SSC CPO 2023 Tier - 1 
 Q.8.  Dreadful 
 SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (1st Shift) 
 (a) Propitious  (b) Terrible 
 (c) Auspicious  (d) Feeble 
 Q.9. Site 
 SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (1st Shift) 
 (a) Location  (b) Globe  (c) Pull   (d) Lap 
 Q.10.Haphazard 
 SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (1st Shift) 
 (a) Sociable  (b) Con?dent 
 (c) Random  (d) Aggressive 
 Q.11  Justi?able 
 SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (1st Shift) 
 (a) Indefensible  (b) Reasonable 
 (c) Neutral  (d) Maintainable 
 Q.12.  You  are  preparing  a  speech  for  the 
 upcoming  function.  Select  a  synonym  for 
 the highlighted word to make it better. 
 Despite  the  advancement  in  technology 
 many  rural  areas  in  developing  countries 
 still lack  access  to basic necessities. 
 SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (1st Shift) 
 (a) Avenue  (b) Desist 
 (c) Apathy  (d) Disguise 
 Q.13. Abandon 
 SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (1st Shift) 
 (a) Perish  (b) Retain 
 (c) Prolong  (d) Desert 
 Q.14.  You  are  preparing  a  speech  for  an 
 upcoming  function.  Select  a  synonym  for 
 the highlighted word to make it better. 
 Effective  public  transportation  networks 
 may  greatly  alleviate  tra?c  congestion 
 and  enhance  inhabitants’  quality  of  life  in 
 general. 
 SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (2nd Shift) 
 (a) Gridlock  (b) Ampli?cation 
 (c) Diversion  (d) Laxity 
 Q.15.  Select  the  most  appropriate 
 synonym  of  the  word  ‘viable’  in  the  given 
 sentence and choose the correct option. 
 The  engineer’s  design  was  optimised  for 
 e?ciency  and  scalability,  with  a  focus  on 
 sustainability. 
 SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (2nd Shift) 
 (a) Scalability  (b) Sustainability 
 (c) E?ciency  (d) Optimised 
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 Q.16. Captivate 
 SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (2nd Shift) 
 (a) Study  (b) Envelope 
 (c) Allure  (d) Arrest 
 Q.17. Benevolent 
 SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) Generous  (b) Innocent 
 (c)  Wicked  (d)  Cruel 
 Q.18.  Select  the  most  appropriate 
 synonym  of  the  word  'disclosed'  in  the 
 given  sentence  and  choose  the  correct 
 option. 
 The  linguist's  analysis  of  the  language 
 revealed  patterns  and  structures  that 
 were previously unknown. 
 SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) Linguist  (b) Revealed 
 (c) Patterns  (d) Unknown 
 Q.19. Unequivocal 
 SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) Unambiguous  (b) Doubted 
 (c) Complete  (d) Articulate 
 Q.20.  O'  Henry's  short  stories  are  read  all 
 over  the  world  till  now  because  they  are 
 pithy  . 
 SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) exaggerated yet short 
 (b) fascinating and lengthy 
 (c) concise and expressive 
 (d) elusive and unreal 
 Q.21.  Vulnerable 
 SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) Susceptible  (b) Amiable 
 (c) Guarded  (d) Delectable 
 Q.22.  The  new  professor  is  liked  by  his 
 students for his  amiable  approach. 
 SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (1st Shift) 
 (a) academic  (b) strict 
 (c) friendly  (d) simple 
 Q.23. Spontaneous 
 SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (1st Shift) 
 (a) Acquisitive  (b) Attractive 
 (c) Instinctive  (d) Exhaustive 
 Q.24.  You  are  preparing  a  speech  for  the 
 upcoming  function.  Select  a  synonym  for 
 the highlighted word to make it better. 
 The  education  system  must  evolve  to 
 keep  pace  with  the  rapid  changes  in  the 
 job market. 
 SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (1st Shift) 
 (a) Censor  (b) Emanate 
 (c) Demolish  (d) Conceal 
 Q.25.  A  gust  of  wind  came  abruptly  and 
 our sand castle  toppled  . 
 SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (1st Shift) 
 (a) blew out  (b) tumbled down 
 (c) turned up  (d) ran after 
 Q.26. Behold 
 SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (1st Shift) 
 (a) Burden  (b) Fortunate 
 (c) Predict  (d) Look 
 Q.27.  Identify  from  the  given  options  the 
 word  most  similar  in  meaning  to  the 
 underlined  word  according  to  its 
 meaning in the following sentence. 
 He  is  a  person  who  holds  old  fashioned 
 opinions. 
 SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (2nd Shift) 
 (a) obsolete  (b) antique 
 (c) ancient  (d) senior citizen 
 Q.28. Aggravate 
 SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (2nd Shift) 
 (a) Enhance  (b) Mitigate 
 (c) Satisfy  (d) Annoy 
 Q.29.  Ram  was  abandoned  by  his 
 parents at a very early age. 
 SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (2nd Shift) 
 (a) Disgraced  (b) Loved 
 (c) Hated  (d) Left 
 Q.30.  Select  the  most  appropriate 
 meaning of the underlined word. 
 He  uses  one  of  the  ?nest  ingredients  in 
 his cooking. 
 SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (2nd Shift) 
 (a) Mixtures  (b) Preparations 
 (c) Components  (d) Culinary 
 Q.31. Robe 
 SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (2nd Shift) 
 (a) Mishap  (b) Cloak 
 (c) Robbery  (d) Success 
 Q.32.  We  shouldn't  blame  or  envy 
 anyone. 
 SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) Jealousy  (b) Reap 
 (c) Love  (d) Curse 
 Q.33.  Saurabh  imitates  his boss perfectly. 
 SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) Admires  (b) Worships 
 (c) Copies  (d) Hates 
 Q.34.  Extravagance 
 SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) Self- indulgence         (b) Love 
 (c) Fortune  (d) Simplicity 
 Q.35. Cruise 
 SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) Voyage  (b) Bounce 
 (c) Fall  (d) Distance 
 Q.36.  You  are  preparing  a  speech  for  an 
 upcoming  function.  Select  a  synonym  for 
 the highlighted word to make it better. 
 Sexual  assault  is  a  severe  and  pervasive 
 issue  that  can  have  a  signi?cant  impact 
 on a victim’s life. 
 SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) Equatorial  (b) Retrospective 
 (c) Widespread  (d) Longitudinal 
 Q.37.  It  was  inevitable  that  the  team 
 management  would  sack  him  after  his 
 rude behaviour. 
 SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) impassionate  (b) unavoidable 
 (c) amiable  (d) measurable 
 Q.38.  Antique 
 SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) Gothic  (b) New 
 (c) Ancient  (d) Modern 
 Q.39.  Faithful 
 SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) Cheerful  (b) Unfaithful 
 (c) Daring  (d) Loyal 
 Q.40.  She  was  y  earning  for  a  trip  to  the 
 mountains. 
 SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) keenly desiring   (b) saving money for 
 (c) leaving for           (d) deeply repenting 
 Q.41. Fierce 
 SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) Strange  (b) Furious 
 (c) Lame  (d) Lavish 
 Q.42. Trousseau 
 SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) Being true to oneself 
 (b) Single leg side of a trouser 
 (c) A large cabinet full of expensive 
 clothes 
 (d) The clothes, linen, and other 
 belongings collected by a bride for 
 her marriage 
 Q.43.  The  plane  crash  was  a  harrowing 
 experience for everyone involved. 
 SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (1st Shift) 
 (a) Exterminate  (b) Awesome 
 (c) Sad  (d) Excruciating 
 Q.44. Reminiscence 
 SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (1st Shift) 
 (a) Harsh  (b) Oblivion 
 (c) Remembrance  (d) Benevolence 
 Q.45.  She has no  desire  for money. 
 SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (1st Shift) 
 (a) Despise  (b) Wish 
 (c) Disgust  (d) Care 
 Q.46. Rehabilitate 
 SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (1st Shift) 
 (a) Absolve  (b) Develop 
 (c) Decline  (d) Reinstall 
 Q.47.  The  book  narrated  the  athlete's 
 prowess  in a lucid manner. 
 SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (1st Shift) 
 (a) di?cult situation 
 (b) a?uent days 
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 (c) exceptional mastery 
 (d) re?ned arguments 
 Q.48.  She  has  become  a  familiar  ?gure 
 in the world of politics. 
 SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (1st Shift) 
 (a) Legend  (b) Known 
 (c) Elevated  (d) Fancy 
 Q.49.  Select  the  most  appropriate 
 synonym  of  the  word  'factual'  in  the  given 
 sentence and choose the correct option. 
 The  scientist's  hypothesis  was  based  on 
 empirical  evidence  and  rigorous 
 experimentation. 
 SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (1st Shift) 
 (a) Evidence  (b) Hypothesis 
 (c) Empirical  (d) Rigorous 
 Q.50.  Diabolical 
 SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (2nd Shift) 
 (a) Sophisticated  (b) Sycophant 
 (c) Celestial  (d) Malicious 
 Q.51.  Major 
 SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (2nd Shift) 
 (a) Creviced  (b) Considerable 
 (c) Diligent  (d) Shallow 
 Q.52. Vagrancy 
 SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (2nd Shift) 
 (a) Vagabond  (b) Vagueness 
 (c) Fragrance  (d) Exploration 
 Q.53.  The  manager  noticed  a 
 discrepancy  between  the  two  audit 
 reports. 
 SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (2nd Shift) 
 (a) deliberate mistake (b) major difference 
 (c) sel?sh interest        (d) great similarity 
 Q.54.  The  platter  was  insipid  ,  so  we 
 refused to pay the bill. 
 SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (2nd Shift) 
 (a) lacking taste  (b) full of ?avours 
 (c) ?lled with dirt  (d) full of spices 
 Q.55.  The  concert  was  ?lled  with  ra  p  t 
 teenage listeners. 
 SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) really fashionable    (b) boldly dressed 
 (c) fully attentive            (d) truly energetic 
 Q.56.  Desolate 
 SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) Fortunate  (b) Hopeful 
 (c) Depressive  (d) Sturdy 
 Q.57.  I like all games  instead  of  cricket. 
 SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) exclude  (b) except 
 (c) rather  (d) object 
 Q.58.  Improved  rail  transport  is  essential 
 for business. 
 SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) Recommended       (b) Technical 
 (c) Trivial  (d) Crucial 
 Solutions :- 
 Sol.8.(b)  Terrible  -  extremely  bad, 
 unpleasant, or serious. 
 Dreadful  -  extremely  bad,  unpleasant,  or 
 shocking. 
 Propitious  -  indicating  a  good  chance  of 
 success. 
 Auspicious  -  giving  or  being  a  sign  of 
 future success. 
 Feeble  - being weak or lacking strength. 
 Sol.9.(a) 
 Location  - a particular place or position. 
 Site  - a location or place where 
 something is situated. 
 Globe  -  a  spherical  object  or 
 representation of the Earth. 
 Pull  -  exert  force  on  something  to  cause 
 movement towards oneself. 
 Lap  -  the  ?at  area  between  the  waist  and 
 knees of a seated person. 
 Sol.10.(c)  Random  -  lacking  a  de?nite 
 plan, purpose, or pattern. 
 Haphazard  -  being  random  or 
 unpredictable. 
 Sociable  -  someone  willing  to  talk  and 
 engage in activities with other people. 
 Con?dent  -  feeling  self-assured  of  one's 
 own abilities or qualities. 
 Aggressive  -  behaving  or  done  in  a 
 determined and forceful way. 
 Sol.11.(b) Reasonable  - fair and sensible. 
 Justi?able  -  capable  of  being  shown  to  be 
 right or reasonable. 
 Indefensible  -  unable  to  be  defended  or 
 justi?ed. 
 Neutral  -  not  favoring  or  supporting  any  of 
 the parties or sides. 
 Maintainable  -  able  to  be  maintained  or 
 kept in a particular condition. 
 Sol.12.(a) 
 Avenue  - a way of access; route. 
 Access  -  the  right  or  opportunity  to  use  or 
 bene?t from something. 
 Desist  -  to  cease  or  abstain  from  a 
 continued action. 
 Apathy  -  a  lack  of  interest,  enthusiasm,  or 
 concern. 
 Disguise  -  a  means  of  altering  one's 
 appearance to conceal one's identity. 
 Sol.13.(d)  Desert  -  to  leave  something  or 
 someone  without  the  intention  of 
 returning. 
 Abandon  -  to  give  up  completely  on 
 something or someone. 
 Perish  -  to  die,  especially  in  a  violent  or 
 sudden way. 
 Retain  -  to  keep  something  in  one's 
 possession or memory. 
 Prolong  - to make something last longer. 
 Sol.14.(a)  Gridlock  -  a  situation  in  which 
 tra?c  is  completely  stopped  because  of 
 overcrowding. 
 Congestion  -  a  state  of  being 
 overcrowded. 
 Ampli?cation  -  the  act  of  making 
 something louder or larger. 
 Diversion  -  something  that  is  done  to 
 distract or entertain someone. 
 Laxity  -  a  lack  of  strictness  or 
 seriousness. 
 Sol.15.(b) Sustainability  - the ability to 
 maintain  or  support  a  process 
 continuously over time. 
 Viable  -  capable  of  working  or 
 succeeding. 
 Scalability  -  the  ability  of  a  system  to 
 grow  or  expand  to  meet  increased 
 demand. 
 E?ciency  -  the  ability  to  do  something 
 well without wasting time or energy. 
 Optimised  -  made  as  good,  e?cient,  or 
 effective as possible. 
 Sol.16.(c)  Allure  -  a  strong  and  attractive 
 quality  that  makes  someone  or 
 something appealing. 
 Captivate  -  to  attract  and  hold  someone's 
 attention completely. 
 Study  -  to  try  to  learn  more  about 
 something  by  looking  at  it  carefully  or  by 
 reading about it. 
 Envelope  -  a  paper  cover  for  a  letter  or 
 other document. 
 Arrest  -  to  take  someone  into  custody  by 
 legal authority. 
 Sol.17.(a)  Generous  -  giving  freely  of 
 one's time, money, or possessions. 
 Benevolent  - kind and helpful. 
 Innocent  - free from guilt or sin. 
 Wicked  - very bad or evil. 
 Cruel  -  showing  a  lack  of  pity  or 
 compassion. 
 Sol.18.(b) 
 Revealed  - made known or visible. 
 Disclosed  - made known or revealed. 
 Linguist  -  a  person  who  studies  or  is  an 
 expert in languages. 
 Patterns  - repeated decorative designs. 
 Unknown  - not known or known about. 
 Sol.19.(a)  Unambiguous  -  Having  one 
 clear and de?nite meaning. 
 Unequivocal  -  expressed  in  a  clear  and 
 certain way. 
 Doubted  -  to  believe  that  something  is  not 
 true or likely to happen. 
 Articulate  -  able  to  express  oneself 
 clearly and effectively. 
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 Sol.20.(c)  Pithy- concise and expressive. 
 Sol.21.(a) Susceptible  - able to be 
 affected by something. 
 Vulnerable  - easily hurt or damaged. 
 Amiable  - friendly and pleasant. 
 Guarded  - careful and cautious. 
 Delectable  - very pleasant. 
 Sol.22.(c)  Amiable- friendly. 
 Sol.23.(c)  Instinctive  -  done  without 
 conscious thought. 
 Spontaneous  -  happening  or  done  without 
 planning or preparation. 
 Acquisitive  - having a strong desire to 
 acquire or collect things. 
 Attractive  -  having  qualities  that  draw 
 attention, interest, or admiration. 
 Exhaustive  -  covering  or  including 
 everything. 
 Sol.24.(b)  Emanate  -  to  show  a  particular 
 quality. 
 Evolve  - to develop and change over time. 
 Censor  -  to  examine  and  remove  parts  of 
 something,  such  as  text  or  media,  that 
 are considered inappropriate. 
 Demolish  -  to  completely  destroy 
 something, often a building or structure. 
 Conceal  -  to  hide  or  keep  something 
 secret. 
 Sol.25.(b)  Toppled-  tumbled  down  or  to 
 lean forward and fall. 
 Sol.26.(d)  Look 
 Behold  - to see or observe something. 
 Burden  -  something  that  causes  di?culty 
 or stress. 
 Fortunate  -  having  favorable 
 circumstances. 
 Predict  -  to  forecast  or  estimate  an  event 
 or outcome before it happens. 
 Sol.27.(a) Obsolete  - old fashioned. 
 Antique  -  an  item  that  is  collected  or 
 desirable  because  of  its  age,  beauty, 
 rarity or condition. 
 Ancient  - very old. 
 Senior  citizen  -  a  person  who  is  retired  or 
 of retirement age. 
 Sol.28.(d)  Annoy  -  to  make  someone  feel 
 slightly angry or irritated. 
 Aggravate  -  to  make  something  worse  or 
 more serious. 
 Enhance  -  to  make  something  better  or 
 more effective. 
 Mitigate  -  to  make  something  less  severe 
 or serious. 
 Satisfy  -  to  meet  someone's  needs  or 
 desires. 
 Sol.29.(d)  Abandoned- left. 
 Sol.30.(c)  Ingredients- components. 
 Sol.31.(b)  Cloak  -  a  type  of  clothing  that 
 covers and conceals the body. 
 Robe  -  a  long,  loose-?tting  piece  of 
 clothing. 
 Mishap  -  an  unfortunate  or  unlucky 
 accident or event. 
 Robbery  -  the  act  of  stealing  from 
 someone or some place. 
 Success  -  achievement  of  one’s  goals  or 
 objectives. 
 Sol.32.(a)  Jealousy  -  to  feel  threatened  or 
 insecure of something you already have. 
 Envy  - a feeling where one wishes for 
 something that someone else has. 
 Reap  -  to  gather  or  harvest  the  fruits  of 
 one's labor. 
 Love  -  a  strong  feeling  of  deep  affection 
 and care for another person. 
 Curse  -  to  call  upon  a  supernatural  power 
 to punish or harm someone. 
 Sol.33.(c)  Copies  -  to  be  similar  or 
 identical to another. 
 Imitates  -  to  copy  something  or  someone 
 closely. 
 Admires  -  to  regard  someone  or 
 something with respect and approval. 
 Worships  -  to  regard  someone  or 
 something with great love and devotion. 
 Hates  -  to  feel  a  strong  dislike  or  aversion 
 for someone or something. 
 Sol.34.(a)  Self-indulgence  -  the  act  of 
 allowing  yourself  to  have  or  do  things 
 that you enjoy. 
 Extravagance  -  excessive  or  wasteful 
 spending or use of resources. 
 Love  -  a  strong  and  deep  affection  or 
 caring for someone or something. 
 Fortune  -  a  large  sum  of  money,  wealth,  or 
 assets. 
 Simplicity  -  the  quality  of  being  easy  to 
 understand. 
 Sol.35.(a)  Voyage  -  a  long  journey,  often 
 by  sea  or  through  the  air,  to  a  distant  or 
 unknown place. 
 Cruise  -  a  journey  or  trip  taken  by  a  ship 
 or other vehicle. 
 Bounce  -  to  rebound  or  spring  back  after 
 hitting a surface. 
 Sol.36.(c)  Widespread  -  existing  or 
 occurring  over  a  large  area  or  affecting 
 many people or things. 
 Pervasive  -  spreading  widely  throughout 
 an area or a group of people. 
 Equatorial  - of, at or near the equator. 
 Retrospective  -  looking  back  on  or 
 considering  past  events,  actions,  or 
 experiences. 
 Longitudinal  -  relating  to  the  length  or 
 direction from one end to the other. 
 Sol.37.(b)  Unavoidable  -  something  that 
 cannot be prevented. 
 Inevitable  -  something  that  is  bound  to 
 occur or cannot be avoided. 
 Impassionate  -  lacking  passion  or  strong 
 emotion. 
 Amiable  -  friendly  and  pleasant  in 
 manner. 
 Measurable  -  capable  of  being  measured 
 or quanti?ed. 
 Sol.38.(c) Ancient  - extremely old. 
 Antique  -  an  object  or  item  that  is 
 valuable because of its old age. 
 Gothic  -  relating  to  the  architectural  and 
 artistic style of the Middle Ages. 
 New  - recently created or made. 
 Modern  -  pertaining  to  the  present  time  or 
 recent times. 
 Sol.39.(d)  Loyal  -  showing  ?rm  and 
 constant  support  to  a  person,  group,  or 
 cause. 
 Faithful  -  reliable  and  consistent  in  one's 
 loyalty or commitment. 
 Cheerful  - happy and positive. 
 Unfaithful  - not loyal or reliable. 
 Daring  -  willing  to  take  risks  or  face 
 challenges. 
 Sol.40.(a)  Yearning- keenly desiring. 
 Sol.41.(b) Furious  - extremely angry or 
 ?lled with rage. 
 Fierce  - intensely strong or aggressive. 
 Strange  - unusual or unfamiliar. 
 Lame  -  unable  to  walk  properly  due  to  an 
 injury or disability. 
 Lavish  -  very  generous  or  liberal  in  giving 
 or spending. 
 Sol.42.(d)  Trousseau  -  the  clothes,  linen, 
 and  other  belongings  collected  by  a  bride 
 for her marriage. 
 Sol.43.(d)  Excruciating  -  extremely 
 painful or agonizing. 
 Harrowing  - causing deep emotional pain. 
 Exterminate  -  to  completely  destroy  or 
 eliminate something. 
 Awesome  -  extremely  impressive  or 
 remarkable. 
 Sad  -  feeling  or  expressing  unhappiness 
 or sorrow. 
 Sol.44.(c)  Remembrance  -  the  act  of 
 recalling  or  thinking  about  something 
 from the past. 
 Reminiscence  -  the  process  of 
 remembering past events or experiences. 
 Harsh  -  severe  or  rough  in  manner  or 
 appearance. 
 Oblivion  -  the  state  of  being  forgotten  or 
 completely unaware. 
 Benevolence  -  the  quality  of  being  kind, 
 charitable, and generous. 
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 Sol.45.(b)  Desire- wish. 
 Sol.46.(d)  Reinstall  -  to  install  something 
 again,  often  referring  to  software  or 
 equipment. 
 Rehabilitate  -  to  restore  to  good  health, 
 condition, or normal life. 
 Absolve  -  to  free  or  pardon  from  guilt, 
 blame, or responsibility. 
 Develop  -  to  create  or  improve  something 
 over time. 
 Decline  -  to  move  in  a  downward  direction 
 or experience a reduction. 
 Sol.47.(c)  Prowess  -  exceptional 
 mastery. 
 Sol.48.(b)  Familiar- known. 
 Sol.49.(c)  Empirical  -  based  on 
 observation,  experience,  or  evidence 
 rather than theory or pure logic. 
 Factual  - based on facts. 
 Evidence  -  information  or  proof  that 
 supports  or  con?rms  a  belief,  theory,  or 
 claim. 
 Hypothesis  -  an  idea  which  is  suggested 
 as  a  possible  explanation  for  a  particular 
 situation or condition. 
 Rigorous  -  requiring  great  attention  to 
 detail and precision. 
 Sol.50.(d) 
 Malicious  -  intending to do harm. 
 Diabolical  - extremely bad or shocking. 
 Sophisticated  -  having  or  showing  much 
 worldly knowledge or cultural experience. 
 Sycophant  -  a  person  who  ?atters  and 
 admires  important  people  in  order  to 
 gain favor or advantage. 
 Celestial  -  of  or  relating  to  heaven  or  the 
 sky. 
 Sol.51.(b)  Considerable  -  notably  large  in 
 size, amount, or extent. 
 Major  - large or important. 
 Creviced  -  having  many  narrow  openings 
 or cracks. 
 Diligent  -  showing  hard  work  and 
 attention to detail. 
 Shallow  - of little depth and not deep. 
 Sol.52.(a)  Vagabond  -  a  person  who  has 
 no  home  and  wanders  from  place  to 
 place. 
 Vagrancy  -  the  state  of  living  as  a  vagrant 
 or homeless. 
 Vagueness  -  the  state  of  being  unclear  or 
 inexact. 
 Fragrance  - a pleasant smell. 
 Exploration  -  the  activity  of  searching  and 
 ?nding out about something. 
 Sol.53.(b)  Discrepancy - major difference. 
 Sol.54.(a)  Insipid- lacking taste. 
 Sol.55.(c)  Rapt  - fully Attentive 
 Sol.56.(c)  Depressive-  feelings  of 
 sadness,  hopelessness,  and  a  lack  of 
 energy or enthusiasm 
 Desolate  -  feeling  or  showing  great 
 unhappiness or loneliness. 
 Fortunate  - Having good luck and favour. 
 Hopeful  -  feeling  positive  or  con?dent 
 about the future. 
 Sturdy  - one who is strong and bold. 
 Sol.57.(b) Except-  instead of 
 Exclude  - to leave out or not include 
 Rather  -  instead;  used  to  indicate  a 
 preference or choice between options 
 Object  -  to  express  disapproval  or 
 disagreement with something. 
 Sol.58.(d)  Crucial-  extremely  important 
 or necessary 
 Essential  - absolutely necessary 
 Recommended  -  suggested  or  advised  as 
 suitable, bene?cial, or desirable 
 Technical  -  relating  to  a  speci?c  skill, 
 knowledge, or ?eld of study 
 Trivial  -  of  little  importance  or 
 signi?cance. 
 SSC MTS 2023 Tier - 1 
 Q.59.  The  athlete's  perseverance  and 
 mental  toughness  ___________  (  facilitate  ) 
 her  to  overcome  adversity  and  achieve 
 her goals. 
 SSC MTS 01/09/2023 (1st Shift) 
 (a) restricted  (b) enabled 
 (c) limited  (d) hindered 
 Q.60. Repulsive 
 SSC MTS 01/09/2023 (1st Shift) 
 (a) Attractive  (b) Reliable 
 (c) Disgusting  (d) Uniform 
 Q.61. Fragile 
 SSC MTS 01/09/2023 (2nd Shift) 
 (a) Brittle  (b) Sturdy 
 (c) Unkempt  (d) Intense 
 Q.62. Hesitate 
 SSC MTS 01/09/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) Blabber  (b) Recoil 
 (c) Conceal  (d) Falter 
 Q.63. Peculiar 
 SSC MTS 04/09/2023 (1st Shift) 
 (a) Neat (b) Normal (c) Strange (d) Jovial 
 Q.64. Obsession 
 SSC MTS 04/09/2023 (2nd Shift) 
 (a) Discrimination  (b) Fascination 
 (c) Unconcern           (d) Sympathy 
 Q.65.  Amicable 
 SSC MTS 04/09/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) Friendly  (b) Proud 
 (c) Generous  (d) Harsh 
 Q.66.  Diminish 
 SSC MTS 05/09/2023 (1st Shift) 
 (a) Demote  (b) Relegate 
 (c) Prevent  (d) Weaken 
 Q.67.  Insist 
 SSC MTS 05/09/2023 (1st Shift) 
 (a) Persist (b) Resist (c) Heist (d) Assist 
 Q.68.  Elegant 
 SSC MTS 05/09/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) Mighty (b) Graceful (c)  Ugly (d) Tall 
 Q.69. Design 
 SSC MTS 05/09/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) Fabricate  (b) Destroy 
 (c) Inspect  (d) Copy 
 Q.70. Cordial 
 SSC MTS 06/09/2023 (1st Shift) 
 (a) Unfriendly  (b) Friendly 
 (c) Brave  (d) Aromatic 
 Q.71. Ancient 
 SSC MTS 06/09/2023 (2nd Shift) 
 (a) Antique  (b) Unworn 
 (c) Contemporary  (d) Recent 
 Q.72.  The  athlete's  injury  was  a  ______ 
 (  defeat  )  for  the  team's  chances  of 
 winning the championship. 
 SSC MTS 06/09/2023 (2nd Shift) 
 (a) progression  (b) breakthrough 
 (c) stress  (d) setback 
 Q.73. Distinguished 
 SSC MTS 06/09/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) Mirrored  (b) Digni?ed 
 (c) Dramatic  (d) Mediocre 
 Q.74. Obvious 
 SSC MTS 08/09/2023 (1st Shift) 
 (a) Clear  (b) Murky 
 (c) Ambiguous  (d) Opaque 
 Q.75. Determined 
 SSC MTS 08/09/2023 (1st Shift) 
 (a) Flexible  (b) Famous 
 (c) Decisive  (d) Elevated 
 Q.76.  Select  the  most  appropriate 
 synonym of the underlined word. 
 Ray was  cynical  about love. 
 SSC MTS 08/09/2023 (1st Shift) 
 (a) proli?c  (b) obese 
 (c) trusting  (d) pessimistic 
 Q.77.  The  sun  was  setting  over  the 
 mountains,  painting  the  sky  with 
 ________(  energetic  ) 
 shades of orange and pink. 
 SSC MTS 08/09/2023 (2nd Shift) 
 (a) vibrant (b) reactive (c) faded (d) bright 
 Q.78. Grief 
 SSC MTS 08/09/2023 (2nd Shift) 
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1. What are the common types of synonyms asked in the SSC CGL exam?
Ans. In the SSC CGL exam, common types of synonyms include words related to emotions, actions, and descriptions. For example, synonyms for words like 'happy', 'run', and 'beautiful' may be frequently tested.
2. How can I effectively prepare for the synonyms section in the SSC CGL exam?
Ans. To prepare effectively, read extensively, use vocabulary-building apps, and practice past year papers. Additionally, maintaining a personal glossary of synonyms and their meanings can be helpful.
3. Are there any specific tips for identifying synonyms in multiple-choice questions?
Ans. Yes, read all options carefully and look for context clues. Eliminate choices that are obviously incorrect and focus on the nuances of meaning between the remaining options.
4. How important is it to understand the context when answering synonym questions in SSC CGL?
Ans. Understanding context is crucial as it helps determine the correct synonym that fits the sentence or phrase. A word may have multiple meanings, and context can guide you to the right choice.
5. Can practicing synonyms improve my overall score in the SSC CGL exam?
Ans. Yes, practicing synonyms can significantly improve your vocabulary and reading comprehension skills, which are essential for scoring well in the SSC CGL exam. A strong vocabulary can help in various sections of the exam.
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