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 Pinnacle  Synonyms 
 Q.372.  The  young  fellow  was  innocent 
 and without  guile. 
 SSC CGL 12/12/2022 (4th Shift) 
 (a) Morality  (b) Pride 
 (c) Greed  (d) Deceit 
 Q.373.  Roads  in  villages  during  rainy 
 seasons become  muddy  . 
 SSC CGL 13/12/2022 (1st Shift) 
 (a) fuzzy  (b) ?lthy 
 (c) blurred  (d) unsoiled 
 Q.374.  The  efforts  of  the  doctors  came 
 to  a  futile  end  with  the  death  of  the 
 patient. 
 SSC CGL 13/12/2022 (1st Shift) 
 (a) Fruitless  (b) Enriching 
 (c) Startling  (d) Terrifying 
 Q.375. Chide 
 SSC CGL 13/12/2022 (4th Shift) 
 (a) Prevent  (b) Rescue 
 (c) Scold  (d) Follow 
 Solutions:- 
 Sol.347.(d)  Occasional-  something  done 
 or  happening  from  time  to  time  but  not 
 very often 
 Sporadic-  something  not  done  or 
 happening regularly 
 Continuous-  happening  or  existing 
 without stopping 
 Indirect-  not  being  the  direct  cause  of 
 something 
 Repetitive-  not  interesting  because  the 
 same thing is repeated many times 
 Sol.348.(b) Delicious-  having a very 
 pleasant taste or smell. 
 Delectable-  extremely good to taste, 
 smell or look at 
 Stale-  old and not fresh any more 
 Nutritious-  containing  many  of  the 
 substances needed for life and growth 
 Rotten-  old and not fresh enough or 
 good enough to use 
 Sol.349.(b)  Ecstasy-  a  feeling  or  state  of 
 great happiness 
 Exaltation-  a  feeling  or  state  of  extreme 
 happiness 
 Dejection-  the  feeling  of  being  unhappy, 
 disappointed, or without hope 
 Satisfaction-  the  feeling  of  pleasure  that 
 you  have  when  you  have  done,  got  or 
 achieved what you wanted 
 Elaboration-  the  process  of  developing 
 or presenting a theory, policy 
 Sol.350.(c)  Link-  a  connection  or 
 relationship  between  two  or  more  people 
 or things 
 Nexus-  a complicated series of 
 connections between different people or 
 things 
 Dispute-  a  disagreement  or  argument 
 between two people, groups or countries 
 Alignment-  arrangement  in  a  straight  line 
 or parallel to something else 
 Incongruence-  he  state  of  not  being 
 suitable  or  not  ?tting  well  with  something 
 else 
 Sol.351.(c) Hazards-  a danger or risk 
 Perils-  something that is very dangerous 
 Delights-  to  give  somebody  great 
 pleasure 
 Bene?ts-  an advantage or useful effect 
 that something has 
 Humiliations-  the  feeling  of  being 
 ashamed or losing respect for yourself, 
 Sol.352.(c)  Funny-  that  makes  you  smile 
 or laugh 
 Hysterical-  very  excited  and  unable  to 
 control your emotions 
 Emotional-  connected  with  people’s 
 feelings 
 Dangerous-  likely  to  cause  injury  or 
 damage 
 Scary-  causing fear or alarm 
 Sol.353.(d)  Overwhelmed-  to  cause 
 somebody  to  feel  such  a  strong  emotion 
 that he/she does not know how to react 
 Inundated-  to  cover  an  area  of  land  with 
 water 
 Annoyed-  feeling angry or slightly angry 
 Preoccupied-  not  paying  attention  to 
 somebody/something  because  you  are 
 thinking  or  worrying  about 
 somebody/something else 
 Rewarded-  to  give  something  to 
 somebody  because  he/she  has  done 
 something good, worked hard, etc. 
 Sol.354.(c)  Steadfastness-  the  quality  of 
 staying  the  same  for  a  long  time  and  not 
 changing quickly 
 Perseverance-  continued  effort  to  do  or 
 achieve something 
 Discipline-  the  practice  of  training  people 
 to obey rules and behave well 
 Tolerance-  capacity  to  endure  pain  or 
 hardship 
 Humbleness-  the good quality of not 
 being proud or not believing that you are 
 important 
 Sol.355.(a)  Rectify-  to  correct  something 
 that is wrong 
 Amend-  to  change  something  slightly  in 
 order to make it better 
 Harm-  to cause injury or damage 
 Impair-  to  damage  something  or  make  it 
 weaker 
 Worsen-  to  become  worse  or  to  make 
 something worse 
 Sol.356.(a) Energetic-  full of or needing 
 energy and enthusiasm 
 Vivacious-  full of energy, lively and happy 
 Fearless-  never afraid 
 Prosperous-  rich and successful 
 Friendly-  behaving  in  a  kind  and  open 
 way 
 Sol.357.(a) Shallow-  not having or 
 showing serious or deep thought 
 Super?cial-  not  studying  or  thinking 
 about  something  in  a  deep  or  complete 
 way 
 Derogatory-  expressing  a  lack  of  respect 
 for, or a low opinion of something 
 Regardless-  paying  no  attention  to 
 somebody/something 
 Insubstantial- not large, solid or strong 
 Sol.358.(c) Furious-  very angry 
 Wrathful-  full  of  or  characterized  by 
 intense anger. 
 Pleased-  happy  or  satis?ed  about 
 something 
 Amiable-  friendly and pleasant 
 Cordial-  pleasant and friendly 
 Sol.359.(c)  Plot-  a  secret  plan  made  by 
 several  people  to  do  something  wrong  or 
 illegal. 
 Conspire-  to  plan  to  do  something  bad  or 
 illegal with a group of people 
 Enact -  to perform a play or act a part in 
 a play 
 Moderate  -  being,  having,  using,  etc. 
 neither  too  much  nor  too  little  of 
 something 
 Assist-  to help someone 
 Sol.360.(b)  Transmits-  to  send  or  pass 
 something  from  one  person  or  place  to 
 another 
 Imparts-  to  pass  information,  knowledge, 
 etc. to other people 
 Discloses-  to  tell  something  to 
 somebody  or  to  make  something  known 
 publicly 
 Exposes-  to  tell  something  to  somebody 
 or to make something known publicly 
 Admits-  to  agree  that  something 
 unpleasant  is  true  or  that  you  have  done 
 something wrong 
 Sol.361.(b)  Contemplate-  to  think 
 carefully  about  something  or  the 
 possibility of doing something 
 Ponder-  to  think  about  something 
 carefully or for a long time 
 Hesitate-  to  pause  before  you  do 
 something  or  before  you  take  a  decision, 
 usually  because  you  are  uncertain  or 
 worried 
 Sigh-  to  let  out  a  long,  deep  breath  that 
 shows  you  are  tired,  sad,  disappointed, 
 etc. 
 Brief-  short or quick 
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 Pinnacle  Synonyms 
 Q.372.  The  young  fellow  was  innocent 
 and without  guile. 
 SSC CGL 12/12/2022 (4th Shift) 
 (a) Morality  (b) Pride 
 (c) Greed  (d) Deceit 
 Q.373.  Roads  in  villages  during  rainy 
 seasons become  muddy  . 
 SSC CGL 13/12/2022 (1st Shift) 
 (a) fuzzy  (b) ?lthy 
 (c) blurred  (d) unsoiled 
 Q.374.  The  efforts  of  the  doctors  came 
 to  a  futile  end  with  the  death  of  the 
 patient. 
 SSC CGL 13/12/2022 (1st Shift) 
 (a) Fruitless  (b) Enriching 
 (c) Startling  (d) Terrifying 
 Q.375. Chide 
 SSC CGL 13/12/2022 (4th Shift) 
 (a) Prevent  (b) Rescue 
 (c) Scold  (d) Follow 
 Solutions:- 
 Sol.347.(d)  Occasional-  something  done 
 or  happening  from  time  to  time  but  not 
 very often 
 Sporadic-  something  not  done  or 
 happening regularly 
 Continuous-  happening  or  existing 
 without stopping 
 Indirect-  not  being  the  direct  cause  of 
 something 
 Repetitive-  not  interesting  because  the 
 same thing is repeated many times 
 Sol.348.(b) Delicious-  having a very 
 pleasant taste or smell. 
 Delectable-  extremely good to taste, 
 smell or look at 
 Stale-  old and not fresh any more 
 Nutritious-  containing  many  of  the 
 substances needed for life and growth 
 Rotten-  old and not fresh enough or 
 good enough to use 
 Sol.349.(b)  Ecstasy-  a  feeling  or  state  of 
 great happiness 
 Exaltation-  a  feeling  or  state  of  extreme 
 happiness 
 Dejection-  the  feeling  of  being  unhappy, 
 disappointed, or without hope 
 Satisfaction-  the  feeling  of  pleasure  that 
 you  have  when  you  have  done,  got  or 
 achieved what you wanted 
 Elaboration-  the  process  of  developing 
 or presenting a theory, policy 
 Sol.350.(c)  Link-  a  connection  or 
 relationship  between  two  or  more  people 
 or things 
 Nexus-  a complicated series of 
 connections between different people or 
 things 
 Dispute-  a  disagreement  or  argument 
 between two people, groups or countries 
 Alignment-  arrangement  in  a  straight  line 
 or parallel to something else 
 Incongruence-  he  state  of  not  being 
 suitable  or  not  ?tting  well  with  something 
 else 
 Sol.351.(c) Hazards-  a danger or risk 
 Perils-  something that is very dangerous 
 Delights-  to  give  somebody  great 
 pleasure 
 Bene?ts-  an advantage or useful effect 
 that something has 
 Humiliations-  the  feeling  of  being 
 ashamed or losing respect for yourself, 
 Sol.352.(c)  Funny-  that  makes  you  smile 
 or laugh 
 Hysterical-  very  excited  and  unable  to 
 control your emotions 
 Emotional-  connected  with  people’s 
 feelings 
 Dangerous-  likely  to  cause  injury  or 
 damage 
 Scary-  causing fear or alarm 
 Sol.353.(d)  Overwhelmed-  to  cause 
 somebody  to  feel  such  a  strong  emotion 
 that he/she does not know how to react 
 Inundated-  to  cover  an  area  of  land  with 
 water 
 Annoyed-  feeling angry or slightly angry 
 Preoccupied-  not  paying  attention  to 
 somebody/something  because  you  are 
 thinking  or  worrying  about 
 somebody/something else 
 Rewarded-  to  give  something  to 
 somebody  because  he/she  has  done 
 something good, worked hard, etc. 
 Sol.354.(c)  Steadfastness-  the  quality  of 
 staying  the  same  for  a  long  time  and  not 
 changing quickly 
 Perseverance-  continued  effort  to  do  or 
 achieve something 
 Discipline-  the  practice  of  training  people 
 to obey rules and behave well 
 Tolerance-  capacity  to  endure  pain  or 
 hardship 
 Humbleness-  the good quality of not 
 being proud or not believing that you are 
 important 
 Sol.355.(a)  Rectify-  to  correct  something 
 that is wrong 
 Amend-  to  change  something  slightly  in 
 order to make it better 
 Harm-  to cause injury or damage 
 Impair-  to  damage  something  or  make  it 
 weaker 
 Worsen-  to  become  worse  or  to  make 
 something worse 
 Sol.356.(a) Energetic-  full of or needing 
 energy and enthusiasm 
 Vivacious-  full of energy, lively and happy 
 Fearless-  never afraid 
 Prosperous-  rich and successful 
 Friendly-  behaving  in  a  kind  and  open 
 way 
 Sol.357.(a) Shallow-  not having or 
 showing serious or deep thought 
 Super?cial-  not  studying  or  thinking 
 about  something  in  a  deep  or  complete 
 way 
 Derogatory-  expressing  a  lack  of  respect 
 for, or a low opinion of something 
 Regardless-  paying  no  attention  to 
 somebody/something 
 Insubstantial- not large, solid or strong 
 Sol.358.(c) Furious-  very angry 
 Wrathful-  full  of  or  characterized  by 
 intense anger. 
 Pleased-  happy  or  satis?ed  about 
 something 
 Amiable-  friendly and pleasant 
 Cordial-  pleasant and friendly 
 Sol.359.(c)  Plot-  a  secret  plan  made  by 
 several  people  to  do  something  wrong  or 
 illegal. 
 Conspire-  to  plan  to  do  something  bad  or 
 illegal with a group of people 
 Enact -  to perform a play or act a part in 
 a play 
 Moderate  -  being,  having,  using,  etc. 
 neither  too  much  nor  too  little  of 
 something 
 Assist-  to help someone 
 Sol.360.(b)  Transmits-  to  send  or  pass 
 something  from  one  person  or  place  to 
 another 
 Imparts-  to  pass  information,  knowledge, 
 etc. to other people 
 Discloses-  to  tell  something  to 
 somebody  or  to  make  something  known 
 publicly 
 Exposes-  to  tell  something  to  somebody 
 or to make something known publicly 
 Admits-  to  agree  that  something 
 unpleasant  is  true  or  that  you  have  done 
 something wrong 
 Sol.361.(b)  Contemplate-  to  think 
 carefully  about  something  or  the 
 possibility of doing something 
 Ponder-  to  think  about  something 
 carefully or for a long time 
 Hesitate-  to  pause  before  you  do 
 something  or  before  you  take  a  decision, 
 usually  because  you  are  uncertain  or 
 worried 
 Sigh-  to  let  out  a  long,  deep  breath  that 
 shows  you  are  tired,  sad,  disappointed, 
 etc. 
 Brief-  short or quick 
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 Pinnacle  Synonyms 
 Sol.362.(c)  Reciprocated-  to  behave  or 
 feel  towards  somebody  in  the  same  way 
 as he/she behaves or feels towards you 
 Retaliated-  to  react  to  something 
 unpleasant  that  somebody  does  to  you 
 by doing something unpleasant in return 
 Respected-  to admire or have a high 
 opinion of somebody/something 
 Welcomed-  to  be  friendly  to  somebody 
 when he/she arrives somewhere 
 Forgave-  to  stop  being  angry  towards 
 somebody  for  something  that  he/she  has 
 done wrong 
 Sol.363.(c)  Inaccurate-  not  correct  or 
 accurate 
 Erroneous-  not  correct,  based  on  wrong 
 information 
 Suitable-  right  or  appropriate  for 
 somebody/something 
 Lucid-  clear and easy to understand 
 Sensitive-  easily  upset,  offended  or 
 annoyed,  especially  about  a  particular 
 subject 
 Sol.364.(c)  Instilled-  to  make  somebody 
 think or feel something 
 Inculcate-  to  make  somebody  learn  or 
 remember  ideas,  habits,  etc.  especially 
 by repeating them often 
 Stopped-  to  no  longer  continue  or  make 
 something not continue 
 Neglected-  not  receiving  enough  care  or 
 attention 
 Sol.365.(c)  Wavering-  to  become  weak 
 or  uncertain,  especially  when  making  a 
 decision or choice 
 Fluctuating-  to  change  frequently  from 
 one thing to another 
 Sickly-  weak and often ill 
 Drenching-  to  make 
 somebody/something completely wet 
 Unconvincing-  failing  to  make  someone 
 believe that something is true or valid 
 Sol.366.(b  )  Economical-  careful  not  to 
 waste money or resources 
 Frugal-  careful in spending money 
 Imprudent-  not  showing  care  for  the 
 consequences of an action 
 Negligent-  failing  to  take  proper  care 
 over something 
 Honest-  truthful and sincere 
 Sol.367.(d) 
 Encountered-  to  experience  something, 
 especially something unpleasant 
 Experiencing-  the  fact  or  state  of  having 
 been  affected  by  or  gained  knowledge 
 through  direct  observation  or 
 participation 
 Avoided-  keep  away  from  or  stop  oneself 
 from doing something 
 Sol.368.(d) 
 Hoodwinked-  to  deceive  by  false 
 appearance 
 Deceived-  cause  someone  to  believe 
 something that is not true 
 Coerced-  to  persuade  someone 
 forcefully to do something 
 Threatened-  to  tell  someone  that  you  will 
 cause harm to them 
 Misguided-  to guide or direct wrongly 
 Sol.369.(d) 
 Permeate-  spread throughout something 
 Diffuse-  spread out over a large area 
 Exude-  to  produce  from  the  inside  and 
 spread out slowly 
 Continue-  to keep happening 
 Remain-  to  stay  in  the  same  place  or  in 
 the same condition 
 Sol.370.(c) 
 Irrevocable-  not  able  to  be  changed, 
 reversed, or recovered 
 Irreversible-  not  able  to  change  or 
 undone 
 Unmediated-  having  no  intervening 
 persons, agents, conditions 
 Congruent-  similar  to  or  in  agreement 
 with something 
 Irresponsive-  not  reacting  or  reacting 
 slowly to something or someone 
 Sol.371.(d) 
 Ignoble-  not  honourable  in  character  or 
 purpose 
 Unworthy-  not  deserving  respect  or 
 attention 
 Salient-  most noticeable or important 
 Strange  -  unusual  or  surprising;  di?cult  to 
 understand or explain 
 Ostentatious-  attracting  or  seeking  to 
 attract attention, admiration 
 Sol.372.(d)  Guile-  the  practice  of 
 deceiving  people  or  using  other 
 dishonest methods to achieve your aims 
 Deceit-     an act of keeping the truth 
 hidden, especially to get an advantage 
 Morality-  a  set  of  personal  or  social 
 standards  for  good  or  bad  behaviour  and 
 character 
 Pride-  a  feeling  of  pleasure  and 
 satisfaction  that  you  get  because  you  or 
 people  connected  with  you  have  done  or 
 got something good 
 Greed-  a strong desire to get more of 
 something 
 Sol.373.(b) 
 Muddy-  full of or covered in mud 
 Filthy-  disgustingly dirty 
 Fuzzy-  having  a  frizzy  texture  or 
 appearance 
 Blurred-  something di?cult to see 
 Unsoiled-  not stained or dirty 
 Sol.374.(a)  .  Futile-  achieving  no  result, 
 not effective or successful 
 Fruitless-  fail  to  achieve  the  desired 
 results 
 Enriching-  giving  increased  enjoyment  or 
 appreciation 
 Startling-  very  surprising,  astonishing,  or 
 remarkable 
 Terrifying  - causing extreme fear 
 Sol.375.(c)  Chide-  scold or rebuke 
 Scold-  rebuke someone angrily 
 Prevent-  keep  something  from 
 happening 
 Rescue-  save  someone  from  a 
 dangerous or di?cult situation 
 Follow-  go  or  come  after  (a  person  or 
 thing proceeding ahead 
 SSC CPO 2022 Tier - 1 
 Q.376.  Radiant 
 SSC CPO  09/11/2022 (Afternoon) 
 (a) Dismal  (b) Frowning 
 (c) Glowing  (d) Depressing 
 Q.377.  Glee 
 SSC CPO  09/11/2022 (Afternoon) 
 (a) Anxiety  (b) Abhorrence 
 (c) Mirth  (d) Distress 
 Q.378.  Prodigal 
 SSC CPO  09/11/2022 (Afternoon) 
 (a) Economical  (b) Scrimping 
 (c) Extravagant  (d) Conserving 
 Q.379.  Populous 
 SSC CPO  09/11/2022 (Afternoon) 
 (a) Crowded  (b) Inactive 
 (c) Sleepy  (d) Lifeless 
 Q.380.  Select  the  most  appropriate 
 synonym to replace the italicised word. 
 We  also  must  do  something  about  our 
 mental and physical  lethargy  . 
 SSC CPO  09/11/2022 (Afternoon) 
 (a) eagerness  (b) enthusiasm 
 (c) hebetude  (d) vigour 
 Q.381.  Peril 
 SSC CPO  09/11/2022 (Evening) 
 (a) Doubt  (b) Danger 
 (c) Bene?t  (d) Safety 
 Q.382.  Select  the  most  appropriate 
 synonym to replace the italicised word. 
 A shadow of  guilt  darkened his eyes. 
 SSC CPO  09/11/2022 (Evening) 
 (a) remorselessness      (b) innocence 
 (c) remorse  (d) impenitence 
 Q.383.  Select  the  most  appropriate 
 synonym of the highlighted word. 
 He  imputes  his  ability  to  play  great 
 football to an inspirational coach. 
 SSC CPO 10/11/2022 (Morning) 
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 Pinnacle  Synonyms 
 Q.372.  The  young  fellow  was  innocent 
 and without  guile. 
 SSC CGL 12/12/2022 (4th Shift) 
 (a) Morality  (b) Pride 
 (c) Greed  (d) Deceit 
 Q.373.  Roads  in  villages  during  rainy 
 seasons become  muddy  . 
 SSC CGL 13/12/2022 (1st Shift) 
 (a) fuzzy  (b) ?lthy 
 (c) blurred  (d) unsoiled 
 Q.374.  The  efforts  of  the  doctors  came 
 to  a  futile  end  with  the  death  of  the 
 patient. 
 SSC CGL 13/12/2022 (1st Shift) 
 (a) Fruitless  (b) Enriching 
 (c) Startling  (d) Terrifying 
 Q.375. Chide 
 SSC CGL 13/12/2022 (4th Shift) 
 (a) Prevent  (b) Rescue 
 (c) Scold  (d) Follow 
 Solutions:- 
 Sol.347.(d)  Occasional-  something  done 
 or  happening  from  time  to  time  but  not 
 very often 
 Sporadic-  something  not  done  or 
 happening regularly 
 Continuous-  happening  or  existing 
 without stopping 
 Indirect-  not  being  the  direct  cause  of 
 something 
 Repetitive-  not  interesting  because  the 
 same thing is repeated many times 
 Sol.348.(b) Delicious-  having a very 
 pleasant taste or smell. 
 Delectable-  extremely good to taste, 
 smell or look at 
 Stale-  old and not fresh any more 
 Nutritious-  containing  many  of  the 
 substances needed for life and growth 
 Rotten-  old and not fresh enough or 
 good enough to use 
 Sol.349.(b)  Ecstasy-  a  feeling  or  state  of 
 great happiness 
 Exaltation-  a  feeling  or  state  of  extreme 
 happiness 
 Dejection-  the  feeling  of  being  unhappy, 
 disappointed, or without hope 
 Satisfaction-  the  feeling  of  pleasure  that 
 you  have  when  you  have  done,  got  or 
 achieved what you wanted 
 Elaboration-  the  process  of  developing 
 or presenting a theory, policy 
 Sol.350.(c)  Link-  a  connection  or 
 relationship  between  two  or  more  people 
 or things 
 Nexus-  a complicated series of 
 connections between different people or 
 things 
 Dispute-  a  disagreement  or  argument 
 between two people, groups or countries 
 Alignment-  arrangement  in  a  straight  line 
 or parallel to something else 
 Incongruence-  he  state  of  not  being 
 suitable  or  not  ?tting  well  with  something 
 else 
 Sol.351.(c) Hazards-  a danger or risk 
 Perils-  something that is very dangerous 
 Delights-  to  give  somebody  great 
 pleasure 
 Bene?ts-  an advantage or useful effect 
 that something has 
 Humiliations-  the  feeling  of  being 
 ashamed or losing respect for yourself, 
 Sol.352.(c)  Funny-  that  makes  you  smile 
 or laugh 
 Hysterical-  very  excited  and  unable  to 
 control your emotions 
 Emotional-  connected  with  people’s 
 feelings 
 Dangerous-  likely  to  cause  injury  or 
 damage 
 Scary-  causing fear or alarm 
 Sol.353.(d)  Overwhelmed-  to  cause 
 somebody  to  feel  such  a  strong  emotion 
 that he/she does not know how to react 
 Inundated-  to  cover  an  area  of  land  with 
 water 
 Annoyed-  feeling angry or slightly angry 
 Preoccupied-  not  paying  attention  to 
 somebody/something  because  you  are 
 thinking  or  worrying  about 
 somebody/something else 
 Rewarded-  to  give  something  to 
 somebody  because  he/she  has  done 
 something good, worked hard, etc. 
 Sol.354.(c)  Steadfastness-  the  quality  of 
 staying  the  same  for  a  long  time  and  not 
 changing quickly 
 Perseverance-  continued  effort  to  do  or 
 achieve something 
 Discipline-  the  practice  of  training  people 
 to obey rules and behave well 
 Tolerance-  capacity  to  endure  pain  or 
 hardship 
 Humbleness-  the good quality of not 
 being proud or not believing that you are 
 important 
 Sol.355.(a)  Rectify-  to  correct  something 
 that is wrong 
 Amend-  to  change  something  slightly  in 
 order to make it better 
 Harm-  to cause injury or damage 
 Impair-  to  damage  something  or  make  it 
 weaker 
 Worsen-  to  become  worse  or  to  make 
 something worse 
 Sol.356.(a) Energetic-  full of or needing 
 energy and enthusiasm 
 Vivacious-  full of energy, lively and happy 
 Fearless-  never afraid 
 Prosperous-  rich and successful 
 Friendly-  behaving  in  a  kind  and  open 
 way 
 Sol.357.(a) Shallow-  not having or 
 showing serious or deep thought 
 Super?cial-  not  studying  or  thinking 
 about  something  in  a  deep  or  complete 
 way 
 Derogatory-  expressing  a  lack  of  respect 
 for, or a low opinion of something 
 Regardless-  paying  no  attention  to 
 somebody/something 
 Insubstantial- not large, solid or strong 
 Sol.358.(c) Furious-  very angry 
 Wrathful-  full  of  or  characterized  by 
 intense anger. 
 Pleased-  happy  or  satis?ed  about 
 something 
 Amiable-  friendly and pleasant 
 Cordial-  pleasant and friendly 
 Sol.359.(c)  Plot-  a  secret  plan  made  by 
 several  people  to  do  something  wrong  or 
 illegal. 
 Conspire-  to  plan  to  do  something  bad  or 
 illegal with a group of people 
 Enact -  to perform a play or act a part in 
 a play 
 Moderate  -  being,  having,  using,  etc. 
 neither  too  much  nor  too  little  of 
 something 
 Assist-  to help someone 
 Sol.360.(b)  Transmits-  to  send  or  pass 
 something  from  one  person  or  place  to 
 another 
 Imparts-  to  pass  information,  knowledge, 
 etc. to other people 
 Discloses-  to  tell  something  to 
 somebody  or  to  make  something  known 
 publicly 
 Exposes-  to  tell  something  to  somebody 
 or to make something known publicly 
 Admits-  to  agree  that  something 
 unpleasant  is  true  or  that  you  have  done 
 something wrong 
 Sol.361.(b)  Contemplate-  to  think 
 carefully  about  something  or  the 
 possibility of doing something 
 Ponder-  to  think  about  something 
 carefully or for a long time 
 Hesitate-  to  pause  before  you  do 
 something  or  before  you  take  a  decision, 
 usually  because  you  are  uncertain  or 
 worried 
 Sigh-  to  let  out  a  long,  deep  breath  that 
 shows  you  are  tired,  sad,  disappointed, 
 etc. 
 Brief-  short or quick 
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 Sol.362.(c)  Reciprocated-  to  behave  or 
 feel  towards  somebody  in  the  same  way 
 as he/she behaves or feels towards you 
 Retaliated-  to  react  to  something 
 unpleasant  that  somebody  does  to  you 
 by doing something unpleasant in return 
 Respected-  to admire or have a high 
 opinion of somebody/something 
 Welcomed-  to  be  friendly  to  somebody 
 when he/she arrives somewhere 
 Forgave-  to  stop  being  angry  towards 
 somebody  for  something  that  he/she  has 
 done wrong 
 Sol.363.(c)  Inaccurate-  not  correct  or 
 accurate 
 Erroneous-  not  correct,  based  on  wrong 
 information 
 Suitable-  right  or  appropriate  for 
 somebody/something 
 Lucid-  clear and easy to understand 
 Sensitive-  easily  upset,  offended  or 
 annoyed,  especially  about  a  particular 
 subject 
 Sol.364.(c)  Instilled-  to  make  somebody 
 think or feel something 
 Inculcate-  to  make  somebody  learn  or 
 remember  ideas,  habits,  etc.  especially 
 by repeating them often 
 Stopped-  to  no  longer  continue  or  make 
 something not continue 
 Neglected-  not  receiving  enough  care  or 
 attention 
 Sol.365.(c)  Wavering-  to  become  weak 
 or  uncertain,  especially  when  making  a 
 decision or choice 
 Fluctuating-  to  change  frequently  from 
 one thing to another 
 Sickly-  weak and often ill 
 Drenching-  to  make 
 somebody/something completely wet 
 Unconvincing-  failing  to  make  someone 
 believe that something is true or valid 
 Sol.366.(b  )  Economical-  careful  not  to 
 waste money or resources 
 Frugal-  careful in spending money 
 Imprudent-  not  showing  care  for  the 
 consequences of an action 
 Negligent-  failing  to  take  proper  care 
 over something 
 Honest-  truthful and sincere 
 Sol.367.(d) 
 Encountered-  to  experience  something, 
 especially something unpleasant 
 Experiencing-  the  fact  or  state  of  having 
 been  affected  by  or  gained  knowledge 
 through  direct  observation  or 
 participation 
 Avoided-  keep  away  from  or  stop  oneself 
 from doing something 
 Sol.368.(d) 
 Hoodwinked-  to  deceive  by  false 
 appearance 
 Deceived-  cause  someone  to  believe 
 something that is not true 
 Coerced-  to  persuade  someone 
 forcefully to do something 
 Threatened-  to  tell  someone  that  you  will 
 cause harm to them 
 Misguided-  to guide or direct wrongly 
 Sol.369.(d) 
 Permeate-  spread throughout something 
 Diffuse-  spread out over a large area 
 Exude-  to  produce  from  the  inside  and 
 spread out slowly 
 Continue-  to keep happening 
 Remain-  to  stay  in  the  same  place  or  in 
 the same condition 
 Sol.370.(c) 
 Irrevocable-  not  able  to  be  changed, 
 reversed, or recovered 
 Irreversible-  not  able  to  change  or 
 undone 
 Unmediated-  having  no  intervening 
 persons, agents, conditions 
 Congruent-  similar  to  or  in  agreement 
 with something 
 Irresponsive-  not  reacting  or  reacting 
 slowly to something or someone 
 Sol.371.(d) 
 Ignoble-  not  honourable  in  character  or 
 purpose 
 Unworthy-  not  deserving  respect  or 
 attention 
 Salient-  most noticeable or important 
 Strange  -  unusual  or  surprising;  di?cult  to 
 understand or explain 
 Ostentatious-  attracting  or  seeking  to 
 attract attention, admiration 
 Sol.372.(d)  Guile-  the  practice  of 
 deceiving  people  or  using  other 
 dishonest methods to achieve your aims 
 Deceit-     an act of keeping the truth 
 hidden, especially to get an advantage 
 Morality-  a  set  of  personal  or  social 
 standards  for  good  or  bad  behaviour  and 
 character 
 Pride-  a  feeling  of  pleasure  and 
 satisfaction  that  you  get  because  you  or 
 people  connected  with  you  have  done  or 
 got something good 
 Greed-  a strong desire to get more of 
 something 
 Sol.373.(b) 
 Muddy-  full of or covered in mud 
 Filthy-  disgustingly dirty 
 Fuzzy-  having  a  frizzy  texture  or 
 appearance 
 Blurred-  something di?cult to see 
 Unsoiled-  not stained or dirty 
 Sol.374.(a)  .  Futile-  achieving  no  result, 
 not effective or successful 
 Fruitless-  fail  to  achieve  the  desired 
 results 
 Enriching-  giving  increased  enjoyment  or 
 appreciation 
 Startling-  very  surprising,  astonishing,  or 
 remarkable 
 Terrifying  - causing extreme fear 
 Sol.375.(c)  Chide-  scold or rebuke 
 Scold-  rebuke someone angrily 
 Prevent-  keep  something  from 
 happening 
 Rescue-  save  someone  from  a 
 dangerous or di?cult situation 
 Follow-  go  or  come  after  (a  person  or 
 thing proceeding ahead 
 SSC CPO 2022 Tier - 1 
 Q.376.  Radiant 
 SSC CPO  09/11/2022 (Afternoon) 
 (a) Dismal  (b) Frowning 
 (c) Glowing  (d) Depressing 
 Q.377.  Glee 
 SSC CPO  09/11/2022 (Afternoon) 
 (a) Anxiety  (b) Abhorrence 
 (c) Mirth  (d) Distress 
 Q.378.  Prodigal 
 SSC CPO  09/11/2022 (Afternoon) 
 (a) Economical  (b) Scrimping 
 (c) Extravagant  (d) Conserving 
 Q.379.  Populous 
 SSC CPO  09/11/2022 (Afternoon) 
 (a) Crowded  (b) Inactive 
 (c) Sleepy  (d) Lifeless 
 Q.380.  Select  the  most  appropriate 
 synonym to replace the italicised word. 
 We  also  must  do  something  about  our 
 mental and physical  lethargy  . 
 SSC CPO  09/11/2022 (Afternoon) 
 (a) eagerness  (b) enthusiasm 
 (c) hebetude  (d) vigour 
 Q.381.  Peril 
 SSC CPO  09/11/2022 (Evening) 
 (a) Doubt  (b) Danger 
 (c) Bene?t  (d) Safety 
 Q.382.  Select  the  most  appropriate 
 synonym to replace the italicised word. 
 A shadow of  guilt  darkened his eyes. 
 SSC CPO  09/11/2022 (Evening) 
 (a) remorselessness      (b) innocence 
 (c) remorse  (d) impenitence 
 Q.383.  Select  the  most  appropriate 
 synonym of the highlighted word. 
 He  imputes  his  ability  to  play  great 
 football to an inspirational coach. 
 SSC CPO 10/11/2022 (Morning) 
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 (a) validates  (b) contributes 
 (c) attribute  (d) amputates 
 Q.384.  Ideas  are  present  in  the 
 consciousness  ,  which  when  released 
 and given scope to grow and take shape, 
 can lead to successful events. 
 SSC CPO 10/11/2022 (Morning) 
 (a) ignorance  (b) thoughtlessness 
 (c) awareness  (d) negligence 
 Q.385.  The  discovery  of  treasure  under 
 the Bermuda Triangle is probably a  hoax  . 
 SSC CPO 10/11/2022 (Morning) 
 (a) Analogy  (b) Bonanza 
 (c) Delusion  (d) Trick 
 Q.386.  Penchant 
 SSC CPO 10/11/2022 (Afternoon) 
 (a) Bitterness  (b) Liking 
 (c) Sourness  (d) Disliking 
 Q.387.  Contrary 
 SSC CPO 10/11/2022 (Afternoon) 
 (a) Wobbly  (b) Crooked 
 (c) Straight  (d) Opposite 
 Q.388.  Cogent 
 SSC CPO 10/11/2022 (Afternoon) 
 (a) Rational  (b) Insane 
 (c) Tyrannical  (d) Coward 
 Q.389.  Pester 
 SSC CPO 10/11/2022 (Evening) 
 (a) Abuse (b) Adore (c) Annoy (d) Amuse 
 Q.390.  Abridge 
 SSC CPO 10/11/2022 (Evening) 
 (a) Expand  (b) Earmark 
 (c) Shorten  (d) Increase 
 Q.391.  Dr.  Brahm  Prakash  advised  me  to 
 take  care  of  the  performance  degraders 
 and  cautioned  me  against  seeking 
 optimal  performance  from  the 
 participating work centres. 
 SSC CPO 10/11/2022 (Evening) 
 (a) Minimum (b) faulty (c) Worst (d) best 
 Q.392.  Select  the  most  appropriate 
 synonym to replace the italicised word. 
 The little girl had  obsequious  manners. 
 SSC CPO 10/11/2022 (Evening) 
 (a) mischievous  (b) de?ant 
 (c) headstrong  (d) law-abiding 
 Q.393.  Revoke 
 SSC CPO 11/11/2022 (Morning) 
 (a) Sustain  (b) Repeat 
 (c) Regret  (d) Repeal 
 Q.394.  Select  the  most  appropriate 
 synonym to replace the italicised word. 
 Sneha  opened  the  cupboards  and 
 glanced  over  her  meagre  supply  of 
 canned goods. 
 SSC CPO 11/11/2022 (Morning) 
 (a) surplus  (b) plenteous 
 (c) bountiful  (d) scanty 
 Q.395.  Preposterous 
 SSC CPO 11/11/2022 (Morning) 
 (a) Flashy  (b) Outrageous 
 (c) Dreamy  (d) Imaginative 
 Q.396.  Accredit 
 SSC CPO 11/11/2022 (Morning) 
 (a) Certify  (b) Con?de  (c) Rely  (d) Trust 
 Q.397.  Conjure 
 SSC CPO 11/11/2022 (Afternoon) 
 (a) Appeal  (b) Quiet 
 (c) Appease  (d) Content 
 Q.398.  Rebellious 
 SSC CPO 11/11/2022 (Afternoon) 
 (a) Manageable  (b) Unruly 
 (c) Happy  (d) Obedient 
 Q.399.  Indignation 
 SSC CPO 11/11/2022 (Afternoon) 
 (a) Offense  (b) Designation 
 (c) Resignation  (d)  Defence 
 Q.400.  Bonhomie 
 SSC CPO 11/11/2022 (Evening) 
 (a) Bad-natured  (b) Enemy 
 (c) Friendship  (d) Disagreeable 
 Q.401.  Select  the  most  appropriate 
 synonym of the highlighted word. 
 The  crowds  gathered  were  partisan  in 
 nature. 
 SSC CPO 11/11/2022 (Evening) 
 (a) pitiful  (b) Kind 
 (c) biased  (d) Destructive 
 Q.402.  Gourmet 
 SSC CPO 11/11/2022 (Evening) 
 (a) Indifferent  (b) Detached 
 (c) Epicure  (d) Non-indulgent 
 Q.403.  She  was  a  brave  woman  but  she 
 felt  daunted  by the task ahead. 
 SSC CPO 11/11/2022 (Evening) 
 (a) bold  (b) intimidated 
 (c) appreciated  (d) encouraged 
 Q.404.  The  scene  of  Ratan’s  friend’s  bike 
 accident  remains  stamped  in  his 
 memory. 
 SSC CPO 11/11/2022 (Evening) 
 (a) approved  (b) scary 
 (c) shunned  (d) imprinted 
 Q.405.  Cornucopia 
 SSC CPO 11/11/2022 (Evening) 
 (a) Sink hole  (b) Treasure trove 
 (c) Malaise  (d) Avarice 
 Q.406.  Obliterate 
 SSC CPO 11/11/2022 (Evening) 
 (a) Patched  (b) Healed 
 (c) Mended  (d) Abolish 
 Solutions:- 
 Sol.376.(c)  Glowing 
 Radiant  -  Sending  out  light,  shining  or 
 glowing brightly. 
 Glowing -  Producing light; Shining. 
 Dismal  -  Causing  a  mood  of  gloom  or 
 depression. 
 Frowning  -  Forming  an  expression  of 
 disapproval, displeasure. 
 Depressing  -  Causing  or  resulting  in  a 
 feeling  of  misery,  unhappiness  or 
 sadness. 
 Sol.377.(c)  Mirth 
 Glee  - Happiness or great pleasure. 
 Mirth  -  Amusement,  especially  as 
 expressed in laughter. 
 Anxiety  -  A  feeling  of  worry, 
 nervousness. 
 Abhorrence  -  A  feeling  of  hating 
 something or someone. 
 Distress  -  Extreme  anxiety,  sorrow,  or 
 pain. 
 Sol.378.(c)  Extravagant 
 Prodigal  -  Spending  money  or  using 
 resources freely and recklessly. 
 Extravagant  -  Lacking  restraint  in 
 spending money or using resources. 
 Economical  -  Giving  good  value  or  return 
 in relation to the money, time spent. 
 Scrimping  -  To  save  money  by  spending 
 less than is necessary. 
 Conserving  -  To  avoid  wasteful  or 
 destructive use of something. 
 Sol.379.(a)  Crowded 
 Populous -  Having a large population. 
 Crowded -  A place full of people. 
 Inactive  -  Not  engaging  in  or  involving 
 any or much physical activity. 
 Sleepy -  Needing or ready for sleep. 
 Lifeless - Dead. 
 Sol.380.(c)  Hebetude 
 Lethargy  -  A  lack  of  energy  and 
 enthusiasm. 
 Hebetude -  The state of being dull or 
 lethargic. 
 Eagerness  -  Enthusiasm  to  do  or  to  have 
 something. 
 Enthusiasm  -  Intense  and  eager 
 enjoyment, interest, or approval. 
 Vigour  -  Physical  strength  and  good 
 health. 
 Sol.381.(b)  Danger 
 Peril -  Serious and immediate danger. 
 Danger  -  The  possibility  of  suffering 
 harm or injury. 
 Doubt -  A feeling of uncertainty. 
 Bene?t  -  An  advantage  or  pro?t  gained 
 from something. 
 Safety -  The condition of being protected 
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 Pinnacle  Synonyms 
 Q.372.  The  young  fellow  was  innocent 
 and without  guile. 
 SSC CGL 12/12/2022 (4th Shift) 
 (a) Morality  (b) Pride 
 (c) Greed  (d) Deceit 
 Q.373.  Roads  in  villages  during  rainy 
 seasons become  muddy  . 
 SSC CGL 13/12/2022 (1st Shift) 
 (a) fuzzy  (b) ?lthy 
 (c) blurred  (d) unsoiled 
 Q.374.  The  efforts  of  the  doctors  came 
 to  a  futile  end  with  the  death  of  the 
 patient. 
 SSC CGL 13/12/2022 (1st Shift) 
 (a) Fruitless  (b) Enriching 
 (c) Startling  (d) Terrifying 
 Q.375. Chide 
 SSC CGL 13/12/2022 (4th Shift) 
 (a) Prevent  (b) Rescue 
 (c) Scold  (d) Follow 
 Solutions:- 
 Sol.347.(d)  Occasional-  something  done 
 or  happening  from  time  to  time  but  not 
 very often 
 Sporadic-  something  not  done  or 
 happening regularly 
 Continuous-  happening  or  existing 
 without stopping 
 Indirect-  not  being  the  direct  cause  of 
 something 
 Repetitive-  not  interesting  because  the 
 same thing is repeated many times 
 Sol.348.(b) Delicious-  having a very 
 pleasant taste or smell. 
 Delectable-  extremely good to taste, 
 smell or look at 
 Stale-  old and not fresh any more 
 Nutritious-  containing  many  of  the 
 substances needed for life and growth 
 Rotten-  old and not fresh enough or 
 good enough to use 
 Sol.349.(b)  Ecstasy-  a  feeling  or  state  of 
 great happiness 
 Exaltation-  a  feeling  or  state  of  extreme 
 happiness 
 Dejection-  the  feeling  of  being  unhappy, 
 disappointed, or without hope 
 Satisfaction-  the  feeling  of  pleasure  that 
 you  have  when  you  have  done,  got  or 
 achieved what you wanted 
 Elaboration-  the  process  of  developing 
 or presenting a theory, policy 
 Sol.350.(c)  Link-  a  connection  or 
 relationship  between  two  or  more  people 
 or things 
 Nexus-  a complicated series of 
 connections between different people or 
 things 
 Dispute-  a  disagreement  or  argument 
 between two people, groups or countries 
 Alignment-  arrangement  in  a  straight  line 
 or parallel to something else 
 Incongruence-  he  state  of  not  being 
 suitable  or  not  ?tting  well  with  something 
 else 
 Sol.351.(c) Hazards-  a danger or risk 
 Perils-  something that is very dangerous 
 Delights-  to  give  somebody  great 
 pleasure 
 Bene?ts-  an advantage or useful effect 
 that something has 
 Humiliations-  the  feeling  of  being 
 ashamed or losing respect for yourself, 
 Sol.352.(c)  Funny-  that  makes  you  smile 
 or laugh 
 Hysterical-  very  excited  and  unable  to 
 control your emotions 
 Emotional-  connected  with  people’s 
 feelings 
 Dangerous-  likely  to  cause  injury  or 
 damage 
 Scary-  causing fear or alarm 
 Sol.353.(d)  Overwhelmed-  to  cause 
 somebody  to  feel  such  a  strong  emotion 
 that he/she does not know how to react 
 Inundated-  to  cover  an  area  of  land  with 
 water 
 Annoyed-  feeling angry or slightly angry 
 Preoccupied-  not  paying  attention  to 
 somebody/something  because  you  are 
 thinking  or  worrying  about 
 somebody/something else 
 Rewarded-  to  give  something  to 
 somebody  because  he/she  has  done 
 something good, worked hard, etc. 
 Sol.354.(c)  Steadfastness-  the  quality  of 
 staying  the  same  for  a  long  time  and  not 
 changing quickly 
 Perseverance-  continued  effort  to  do  or 
 achieve something 
 Discipline-  the  practice  of  training  people 
 to obey rules and behave well 
 Tolerance-  capacity  to  endure  pain  or 
 hardship 
 Humbleness-  the good quality of not 
 being proud or not believing that you are 
 important 
 Sol.355.(a)  Rectify-  to  correct  something 
 that is wrong 
 Amend-  to  change  something  slightly  in 
 order to make it better 
 Harm-  to cause injury or damage 
 Impair-  to  damage  something  or  make  it 
 weaker 
 Worsen-  to  become  worse  or  to  make 
 something worse 
 Sol.356.(a) Energetic-  full of or needing 
 energy and enthusiasm 
 Vivacious-  full of energy, lively and happy 
 Fearless-  never afraid 
 Prosperous-  rich and successful 
 Friendly-  behaving  in  a  kind  and  open 
 way 
 Sol.357.(a) Shallow-  not having or 
 showing serious or deep thought 
 Super?cial-  not  studying  or  thinking 
 about  something  in  a  deep  or  complete 
 way 
 Derogatory-  expressing  a  lack  of  respect 
 for, or a low opinion of something 
 Regardless-  paying  no  attention  to 
 somebody/something 
 Insubstantial- not large, solid or strong 
 Sol.358.(c) Furious-  very angry 
 Wrathful-  full  of  or  characterized  by 
 intense anger. 
 Pleased-  happy  or  satis?ed  about 
 something 
 Amiable-  friendly and pleasant 
 Cordial-  pleasant and friendly 
 Sol.359.(c)  Plot-  a  secret  plan  made  by 
 several  people  to  do  something  wrong  or 
 illegal. 
 Conspire-  to  plan  to  do  something  bad  or 
 illegal with a group of people 
 Enact -  to perform a play or act a part in 
 a play 
 Moderate  -  being,  having,  using,  etc. 
 neither  too  much  nor  too  little  of 
 something 
 Assist-  to help someone 
 Sol.360.(b)  Transmits-  to  send  or  pass 
 something  from  one  person  or  place  to 
 another 
 Imparts-  to  pass  information,  knowledge, 
 etc. to other people 
 Discloses-  to  tell  something  to 
 somebody  or  to  make  something  known 
 publicly 
 Exposes-  to  tell  something  to  somebody 
 or to make something known publicly 
 Admits-  to  agree  that  something 
 unpleasant  is  true  or  that  you  have  done 
 something wrong 
 Sol.361.(b)  Contemplate-  to  think 
 carefully  about  something  or  the 
 possibility of doing something 
 Ponder-  to  think  about  something 
 carefully or for a long time 
 Hesitate-  to  pause  before  you  do 
 something  or  before  you  take  a  decision, 
 usually  because  you  are  uncertain  or 
 worried 
 Sigh-  to  let  out  a  long,  deep  breath  that 
 shows  you  are  tired,  sad,  disappointed, 
 etc. 
 Brief-  short or quick 
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 Sol.362.(c)  Reciprocated-  to  behave  or 
 feel  towards  somebody  in  the  same  way 
 as he/she behaves or feels towards you 
 Retaliated-  to  react  to  something 
 unpleasant  that  somebody  does  to  you 
 by doing something unpleasant in return 
 Respected-  to admire or have a high 
 opinion of somebody/something 
 Welcomed-  to  be  friendly  to  somebody 
 when he/she arrives somewhere 
 Forgave-  to  stop  being  angry  towards 
 somebody  for  something  that  he/she  has 
 done wrong 
 Sol.363.(c)  Inaccurate-  not  correct  or 
 accurate 
 Erroneous-  not  correct,  based  on  wrong 
 information 
 Suitable-  right  or  appropriate  for 
 somebody/something 
 Lucid-  clear and easy to understand 
 Sensitive-  easily  upset,  offended  or 
 annoyed,  especially  about  a  particular 
 subject 
 Sol.364.(c)  Instilled-  to  make  somebody 
 think or feel something 
 Inculcate-  to  make  somebody  learn  or 
 remember  ideas,  habits,  etc.  especially 
 by repeating them often 
 Stopped-  to  no  longer  continue  or  make 
 something not continue 
 Neglected-  not  receiving  enough  care  or 
 attention 
 Sol.365.(c)  Wavering-  to  become  weak 
 or  uncertain,  especially  when  making  a 
 decision or choice 
 Fluctuating-  to  change  frequently  from 
 one thing to another 
 Sickly-  weak and often ill 
 Drenching-  to  make 
 somebody/something completely wet 
 Unconvincing-  failing  to  make  someone 
 believe that something is true or valid 
 Sol.366.(b  )  Economical-  careful  not  to 
 waste money or resources 
 Frugal-  careful in spending money 
 Imprudent-  not  showing  care  for  the 
 consequences of an action 
 Negligent-  failing  to  take  proper  care 
 over something 
 Honest-  truthful and sincere 
 Sol.367.(d) 
 Encountered-  to  experience  something, 
 especially something unpleasant 
 Experiencing-  the  fact  or  state  of  having 
 been  affected  by  or  gained  knowledge 
 through  direct  observation  or 
 participation 
 Avoided-  keep  away  from  or  stop  oneself 
 from doing something 
 Sol.368.(d) 
 Hoodwinked-  to  deceive  by  false 
 appearance 
 Deceived-  cause  someone  to  believe 
 something that is not true 
 Coerced-  to  persuade  someone 
 forcefully to do something 
 Threatened-  to  tell  someone  that  you  will 
 cause harm to them 
 Misguided-  to guide or direct wrongly 
 Sol.369.(d) 
 Permeate-  spread throughout something 
 Diffuse-  spread out over a large area 
 Exude-  to  produce  from  the  inside  and 
 spread out slowly 
 Continue-  to keep happening 
 Remain-  to  stay  in  the  same  place  or  in 
 the same condition 
 Sol.370.(c) 
 Irrevocable-  not  able  to  be  changed, 
 reversed, or recovered 
 Irreversible-  not  able  to  change  or 
 undone 
 Unmediated-  having  no  intervening 
 persons, agents, conditions 
 Congruent-  similar  to  or  in  agreement 
 with something 
 Irresponsive-  not  reacting  or  reacting 
 slowly to something or someone 
 Sol.371.(d) 
 Ignoble-  not  honourable  in  character  or 
 purpose 
 Unworthy-  not  deserving  respect  or 
 attention 
 Salient-  most noticeable or important 
 Strange  -  unusual  or  surprising;  di?cult  to 
 understand or explain 
 Ostentatious-  attracting  or  seeking  to 
 attract attention, admiration 
 Sol.372.(d)  Guile-  the  practice  of 
 deceiving  people  or  using  other 
 dishonest methods to achieve your aims 
 Deceit-     an act of keeping the truth 
 hidden, especially to get an advantage 
 Morality-  a  set  of  personal  or  social 
 standards  for  good  or  bad  behaviour  and 
 character 
 Pride-  a  feeling  of  pleasure  and 
 satisfaction  that  you  get  because  you  or 
 people  connected  with  you  have  done  or 
 got something good 
 Greed-  a strong desire to get more of 
 something 
 Sol.373.(b) 
 Muddy-  full of or covered in mud 
 Filthy-  disgustingly dirty 
 Fuzzy-  having  a  frizzy  texture  or 
 appearance 
 Blurred-  something di?cult to see 
 Unsoiled-  not stained or dirty 
 Sol.374.(a)  .  Futile-  achieving  no  result, 
 not effective or successful 
 Fruitless-  fail  to  achieve  the  desired 
 results 
 Enriching-  giving  increased  enjoyment  or 
 appreciation 
 Startling-  very  surprising,  astonishing,  or 
 remarkable 
 Terrifying  - causing extreme fear 
 Sol.375.(c)  Chide-  scold or rebuke 
 Scold-  rebuke someone angrily 
 Prevent-  keep  something  from 
 happening 
 Rescue-  save  someone  from  a 
 dangerous or di?cult situation 
 Follow-  go  or  come  after  (a  person  or 
 thing proceeding ahead 
 SSC CPO 2022 Tier - 1 
 Q.376.  Radiant 
 SSC CPO  09/11/2022 (Afternoon) 
 (a) Dismal  (b) Frowning 
 (c) Glowing  (d) Depressing 
 Q.377.  Glee 
 SSC CPO  09/11/2022 (Afternoon) 
 (a) Anxiety  (b) Abhorrence 
 (c) Mirth  (d) Distress 
 Q.378.  Prodigal 
 SSC CPO  09/11/2022 (Afternoon) 
 (a) Economical  (b) Scrimping 
 (c) Extravagant  (d) Conserving 
 Q.379.  Populous 
 SSC CPO  09/11/2022 (Afternoon) 
 (a) Crowded  (b) Inactive 
 (c) Sleepy  (d) Lifeless 
 Q.380.  Select  the  most  appropriate 
 synonym to replace the italicised word. 
 We  also  must  do  something  about  our 
 mental and physical  lethargy  . 
 SSC CPO  09/11/2022 (Afternoon) 
 (a) eagerness  (b) enthusiasm 
 (c) hebetude  (d) vigour 
 Q.381.  Peril 
 SSC CPO  09/11/2022 (Evening) 
 (a) Doubt  (b) Danger 
 (c) Bene?t  (d) Safety 
 Q.382.  Select  the  most  appropriate 
 synonym to replace the italicised word. 
 A shadow of  guilt  darkened his eyes. 
 SSC CPO  09/11/2022 (Evening) 
 (a) remorselessness      (b) innocence 
 (c) remorse  (d) impenitence 
 Q.383.  Select  the  most  appropriate 
 synonym of the highlighted word. 
 He  imputes  his  ability  to  play  great 
 football to an inspirational coach. 
 SSC CPO 10/11/2022 (Morning) 
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 (a) validates  (b) contributes 
 (c) attribute  (d) amputates 
 Q.384.  Ideas  are  present  in  the 
 consciousness  ,  which  when  released 
 and given scope to grow and take shape, 
 can lead to successful events. 
 SSC CPO 10/11/2022 (Morning) 
 (a) ignorance  (b) thoughtlessness 
 (c) awareness  (d) negligence 
 Q.385.  The  discovery  of  treasure  under 
 the Bermuda Triangle is probably a  hoax  . 
 SSC CPO 10/11/2022 (Morning) 
 (a) Analogy  (b) Bonanza 
 (c) Delusion  (d) Trick 
 Q.386.  Penchant 
 SSC CPO 10/11/2022 (Afternoon) 
 (a) Bitterness  (b) Liking 
 (c) Sourness  (d) Disliking 
 Q.387.  Contrary 
 SSC CPO 10/11/2022 (Afternoon) 
 (a) Wobbly  (b) Crooked 
 (c) Straight  (d) Opposite 
 Q.388.  Cogent 
 SSC CPO 10/11/2022 (Afternoon) 
 (a) Rational  (b) Insane 
 (c) Tyrannical  (d) Coward 
 Q.389.  Pester 
 SSC CPO 10/11/2022 (Evening) 
 (a) Abuse (b) Adore (c) Annoy (d) Amuse 
 Q.390.  Abridge 
 SSC CPO 10/11/2022 (Evening) 
 (a) Expand  (b) Earmark 
 (c) Shorten  (d) Increase 
 Q.391.  Dr.  Brahm  Prakash  advised  me  to 
 take  care  of  the  performance  degraders 
 and  cautioned  me  against  seeking 
 optimal  performance  from  the 
 participating work centres. 
 SSC CPO 10/11/2022 (Evening) 
 (a) Minimum (b) faulty (c) Worst (d) best 
 Q.392.  Select  the  most  appropriate 
 synonym to replace the italicised word. 
 The little girl had  obsequious  manners. 
 SSC CPO 10/11/2022 (Evening) 
 (a) mischievous  (b) de?ant 
 (c) headstrong  (d) law-abiding 
 Q.393.  Revoke 
 SSC CPO 11/11/2022 (Morning) 
 (a) Sustain  (b) Repeat 
 (c) Regret  (d) Repeal 
 Q.394.  Select  the  most  appropriate 
 synonym to replace the italicised word. 
 Sneha  opened  the  cupboards  and 
 glanced  over  her  meagre  supply  of 
 canned goods. 
 SSC CPO 11/11/2022 (Morning) 
 (a) surplus  (b) plenteous 
 (c) bountiful  (d) scanty 
 Q.395.  Preposterous 
 SSC CPO 11/11/2022 (Morning) 
 (a) Flashy  (b) Outrageous 
 (c) Dreamy  (d) Imaginative 
 Q.396.  Accredit 
 SSC CPO 11/11/2022 (Morning) 
 (a) Certify  (b) Con?de  (c) Rely  (d) Trust 
 Q.397.  Conjure 
 SSC CPO 11/11/2022 (Afternoon) 
 (a) Appeal  (b) Quiet 
 (c) Appease  (d) Content 
 Q.398.  Rebellious 
 SSC CPO 11/11/2022 (Afternoon) 
 (a) Manageable  (b) Unruly 
 (c) Happy  (d) Obedient 
 Q.399.  Indignation 
 SSC CPO 11/11/2022 (Afternoon) 
 (a) Offense  (b) Designation 
 (c) Resignation  (d)  Defence 
 Q.400.  Bonhomie 
 SSC CPO 11/11/2022 (Evening) 
 (a) Bad-natured  (b) Enemy 
 (c) Friendship  (d) Disagreeable 
 Q.401.  Select  the  most  appropriate 
 synonym of the highlighted word. 
 The  crowds  gathered  were  partisan  in 
 nature. 
 SSC CPO 11/11/2022 (Evening) 
 (a) pitiful  (b) Kind 
 (c) biased  (d) Destructive 
 Q.402.  Gourmet 
 SSC CPO 11/11/2022 (Evening) 
 (a) Indifferent  (b) Detached 
 (c) Epicure  (d) Non-indulgent 
 Q.403.  She  was  a  brave  woman  but  she 
 felt  daunted  by the task ahead. 
 SSC CPO 11/11/2022 (Evening) 
 (a) bold  (b) intimidated 
 (c) appreciated  (d) encouraged 
 Q.404.  The  scene  of  Ratan’s  friend’s  bike 
 accident  remains  stamped  in  his 
 memory. 
 SSC CPO 11/11/2022 (Evening) 
 (a) approved  (b) scary 
 (c) shunned  (d) imprinted 
 Q.405.  Cornucopia 
 SSC CPO 11/11/2022 (Evening) 
 (a) Sink hole  (b) Treasure trove 
 (c) Malaise  (d) Avarice 
 Q.406.  Obliterate 
 SSC CPO 11/11/2022 (Evening) 
 (a) Patched  (b) Healed 
 (c) Mended  (d) Abolish 
 Solutions:- 
 Sol.376.(c)  Glowing 
 Radiant  -  Sending  out  light,  shining  or 
 glowing brightly. 
 Glowing -  Producing light; Shining. 
 Dismal  -  Causing  a  mood  of  gloom  or 
 depression. 
 Frowning  -  Forming  an  expression  of 
 disapproval, displeasure. 
 Depressing  -  Causing  or  resulting  in  a 
 feeling  of  misery,  unhappiness  or 
 sadness. 
 Sol.377.(c)  Mirth 
 Glee  - Happiness or great pleasure. 
 Mirth  -  Amusement,  especially  as 
 expressed in laughter. 
 Anxiety  -  A  feeling  of  worry, 
 nervousness. 
 Abhorrence  -  A  feeling  of  hating 
 something or someone. 
 Distress  -  Extreme  anxiety,  sorrow,  or 
 pain. 
 Sol.378.(c)  Extravagant 
 Prodigal  -  Spending  money  or  using 
 resources freely and recklessly. 
 Extravagant  -  Lacking  restraint  in 
 spending money or using resources. 
 Economical  -  Giving  good  value  or  return 
 in relation to the money, time spent. 
 Scrimping  -  To  save  money  by  spending 
 less than is necessary. 
 Conserving  -  To  avoid  wasteful  or 
 destructive use of something. 
 Sol.379.(a)  Crowded 
 Populous -  Having a large population. 
 Crowded -  A place full of people. 
 Inactive  -  Not  engaging  in  or  involving 
 any or much physical activity. 
 Sleepy -  Needing or ready for sleep. 
 Lifeless - Dead. 
 Sol.380.(c)  Hebetude 
 Lethargy  -  A  lack  of  energy  and 
 enthusiasm. 
 Hebetude -  The state of being dull or 
 lethargic. 
 Eagerness  -  Enthusiasm  to  do  or  to  have 
 something. 
 Enthusiasm  -  Intense  and  eager 
 enjoyment, interest, or approval. 
 Vigour  -  Physical  strength  and  good 
 health. 
 Sol.381.(b)  Danger 
 Peril -  Serious and immediate danger. 
 Danger  -  The  possibility  of  suffering 
 harm or injury. 
 Doubt -  A feeling of uncertainty. 
 Bene?t  -  An  advantage  or  pro?t  gained 
 from something. 
 Safety -  The condition of being protected 
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 from danger, risk, or injury. 
 Sol.382.(c)  Remorse 
 Guilt -  Regret of doing something wrong. 
 Remorse -  Deep regret or guilt for a 
 wrong committed. 
 Remorselessness - Having no remorse. 
 Innocence  -  The  fact  that  someone  is  not 
 guilty of a crime or offence. 
 Impenitence  -  Not  feeling  regret  about 
 one's sin or sins. 
 Sol.383.(c)  Attribute  -  to  believe  that 
 something  was  caused  or  done  by 
 somebody/something 
 Impute  -  represent  something,  especially 
 something  undesirable  as  being  done  by 
 someone 
 Validate -  to show that something is true 
 Contribute  -  to  give  a  part  of  the  total, 
 together with others 
 Amputate  -  to  cut  off  a  person’s  arm,  leg, 
 etc. for medical reasons 
 Sol.384.(c)  Awareness  -  knowledge, 
 consciousness or interest 
 Consciousness-  the state of realizing or 
 noticing that something exists 
 Ignorance  -  a  lack  of  information  or 
 knowledge 
 Thoughtlessness  -  a  lack  of  thought 
 about  how  your  actions  or  words  may 
 upset someone 
 Negligence -  not being careful enough 
 Sol.385.(d)  Trick  -  something  that  you 
 do  to  make  somebody  believe  something 
 that  is  not  true  or  a  joke  that  you  play  to 
 annoy somebody 
 Hoax  -  a  trick  to  make  people  believe 
 something  that  is  not  true,  especially 
 something unpleasant 
 Analogy  -  a  comparison  between  two 
 things  that  shows  a  way  in  which  they 
 are similar 
 Bonanza  -  a  situation  in  which  somebody 
 can  make  a  lot  of  pro?t  or  be  very 
 successful 
 Delusion -  a false belief 
 Sol.386.(b)  Penchant  -  something  that 
 you like very much to do 
 Liking  -  the  feeling  that  you  like 
 somebody/something 
 Bitterness  -  a  feeling  of  anger  and 
 unhappiness 
 Sourness-  the  quality  of  having  a  sour 
 taste: 
 Disliking  -  to  think  that 
 somebody/something is unpleasant 
 Sol.387.(d)  Contrary  -  completely 
 different from something 
 Opposite  -  completely  different  from 
 something 
 Wobbly  -  to  become  extremely  angry  and 
 upset 
 Crooked -  not straight or even 
 Straight  -  with  no  bends  or  curves,  going 
 in one direction only 
 Sol.388.(a)  Cogent  -  strongly  and  clearly 
 expressed  in  a  way  that  in?uences  what 
 people believe 
 Rational  -  able  to  use  logical  thought 
 rather than emotions to make decisions 
 Insane-  not showing sensible judgement 
 Tyrannical  -  unjustly  cruel,  harsh,  or 
 severe 
 Coward  - a person who has no courage 
 and is afraid in dangerous or unpleasant 
 situations 
 Sol.389.(c)  Pester  -  to  annoy  somebody, 
 for  example  by  asking  him/her 
 something many times 
 Annoy  -  to  make  somebody  angry  or 
 slightly angry 
 Abuse-  to use bad and ?lthy language 
 Adore  -  to  love  and  admire 
 somebody/something very much 
 Amuse  -  to  make  somebody  laugh  or 
 smile 
 Sol.390.(c) 
 Abridge  -  to  make  something  usually  a 
 book shorter by removing parts of it 
 Shorten -  to become shorter or to make 
 something shorter 
 Expand  -  to  become  or  to  make 
 something bigger 
 Earmark  -  to  choose 
 somebody/something  to  do  something  in 
 the future 
 Increase  -  to  become  or  to  make 
 something larger in number or amount 
 Sol.391.(d)  Optimal  -  something  best  or 
 most favourable 
 Best -  of the highest quality or level 
 Minimum-  the  smallest  amount  or  level 
 that is possible or allowed 
 Faulty  - not working properly 
 Worst -  the least pleasant or suitable 
 Sol.392.(d)  Obsequious  -  making  a  great 
 effort to please or agree with somebody 
 Law-  abiding - obeying the law 
 Mischievous  -  liking  to  behave  badly  and 
 embarrassing or annoying people 
 De?ant  -  showing  open  refusal  to  obey 
 somebody/something 
 Headstrong -  doing what you want, 
 without  listening  to  advice  from  other 
 people 
 Sol.393.(d)  Revoke  -  to  o?cially  cancel 
 something so that it is no longer valid 
 Repeal  -  to  o?cially  make  a  law  no 
 longer valid 
 Sustain  -  to  keep  somebody/something 
 alive or healthy 
 Repeat -  to say, write or do something 
 again or more than once 
 Regret  -  to  feel  sorry  that  you  did 
 something or that you did not do 
 something 
 Sol.394.(d)  Meagre  -  something  too 
 small in amount 
 Scanty  -  something  too  small  in  size  or 
 amount 
 Surplus  -  an  amount  that  is  extra  or  more 
 than you need 
 Plenteous -  something large in amount 
 Bountiful -  something in large quantities 
 Sol.395.(b)  Preposterous  -  someone 
 silly; ridiculous; not to be taken seriously 
 Outrageous  -  something  that  makes  you 
 very angry or shocked 
 Flashy  -  attracting  attention  by  being 
 very big, bright and expensive 
 Dreamy  -  seeming  to  be  in  a  dream  and 
 not  paying  attention  to  what  is  happening 
 around you 
 Imaginative  -  having  or  showing 
 imagination 
 Sol.396.(a)  Accredit  -  give  credit  to 
 someone for something. 
 Certify  -  to  say  formally  that  something 
 is true or correct 
 Con?de -  to tell somebody something 
 that is secret 
 Rely  -  to  trust  somebody/something  to 
 work or behave well 
 Trust -  the belief that somebody is good, 
 honest, sincere, etc. and will not try to 
 harm or trick you 
 Sol.397.(a)  Appeal  -  to  make  a  serious 
 request  for  something  you  need  or  want 
 very much 
 Conjure  -  to  make  something  appear  by 
 magic 
 Quiet  - with very little or no noise 
 Appease  -  to  make  somebody  calmer  or 
 less  angry  by  agreeing  to  what  he/she 
 wants 
 Content  -  happy  or  satis?ed  with  what 
 you have or do 
 Sol.398.(b)  Rebellious  -  not  doing  what 
 authority, society, etc. wants you to do 
 Unruly  -  someone  who  is  di?cult  to 
 control 
 Manageable -  something not too big or 
 too di?cult to deal with 
 Happy -  feeling or showing pleasure 
 Obedient -  doing what you are told to do 
 Sol.399.(a)  Indignation  -  shock  and 
 anger 
 Offense -  a crime, an illegal action 
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 Q.372.  The  young  fellow  was  innocent 
 and without  guile. 
 SSC CGL 12/12/2022 (4th Shift) 
 (a) Morality  (b) Pride 
 (c) Greed  (d) Deceit 
 Q.373.  Roads  in  villages  during  rainy 
 seasons become  muddy  . 
 SSC CGL 13/12/2022 (1st Shift) 
 (a) fuzzy  (b) ?lthy 
 (c) blurred  (d) unsoiled 
 Q.374.  The  efforts  of  the  doctors  came 
 to  a  futile  end  with  the  death  of  the 
 patient. 
 SSC CGL 13/12/2022 (1st Shift) 
 (a) Fruitless  (b) Enriching 
 (c) Startling  (d) Terrifying 
 Q.375. Chide 
 SSC CGL 13/12/2022 (4th Shift) 
 (a) Prevent  (b) Rescue 
 (c) Scold  (d) Follow 
 Solutions:- 
 Sol.347.(d)  Occasional-  something  done 
 or  happening  from  time  to  time  but  not 
 very often 
 Sporadic-  something  not  done  or 
 happening regularly 
 Continuous-  happening  or  existing 
 without stopping 
 Indirect-  not  being  the  direct  cause  of 
 something 
 Repetitive-  not  interesting  because  the 
 same thing is repeated many times 
 Sol.348.(b) Delicious-  having a very 
 pleasant taste or smell. 
 Delectable-  extremely good to taste, 
 smell or look at 
 Stale-  old and not fresh any more 
 Nutritious-  containing  many  of  the 
 substances needed for life and growth 
 Rotten-  old and not fresh enough or 
 good enough to use 
 Sol.349.(b)  Ecstasy-  a  feeling  or  state  of 
 great happiness 
 Exaltation-  a  feeling  or  state  of  extreme 
 happiness 
 Dejection-  the  feeling  of  being  unhappy, 
 disappointed, or without hope 
 Satisfaction-  the  feeling  of  pleasure  that 
 you  have  when  you  have  done,  got  or 
 achieved what you wanted 
 Elaboration-  the  process  of  developing 
 or presenting a theory, policy 
 Sol.350.(c)  Link-  a  connection  or 
 relationship  between  two  or  more  people 
 or things 
 Nexus-  a complicated series of 
 connections between different people or 
 things 
 Dispute-  a  disagreement  or  argument 
 between two people, groups or countries 
 Alignment-  arrangement  in  a  straight  line 
 or parallel to something else 
 Incongruence-  he  state  of  not  being 
 suitable  or  not  ?tting  well  with  something 
 else 
 Sol.351.(c) Hazards-  a danger or risk 
 Perils-  something that is very dangerous 
 Delights-  to  give  somebody  great 
 pleasure 
 Bene?ts-  an advantage or useful effect 
 that something has 
 Humiliations-  the  feeling  of  being 
 ashamed or losing respect for yourself, 
 Sol.352.(c)  Funny-  that  makes  you  smile 
 or laugh 
 Hysterical-  very  excited  and  unable  to 
 control your emotions 
 Emotional-  connected  with  people’s 
 feelings 
 Dangerous-  likely  to  cause  injury  or 
 damage 
 Scary-  causing fear or alarm 
 Sol.353.(d)  Overwhelmed-  to  cause 
 somebody  to  feel  such  a  strong  emotion 
 that he/she does not know how to react 
 Inundated-  to  cover  an  area  of  land  with 
 water 
 Annoyed-  feeling angry or slightly angry 
 Preoccupied-  not  paying  attention  to 
 somebody/something  because  you  are 
 thinking  or  worrying  about 
 somebody/something else 
 Rewarded-  to  give  something  to 
 somebody  because  he/she  has  done 
 something good, worked hard, etc. 
 Sol.354.(c)  Steadfastness-  the  quality  of 
 staying  the  same  for  a  long  time  and  not 
 changing quickly 
 Perseverance-  continued  effort  to  do  or 
 achieve something 
 Discipline-  the  practice  of  training  people 
 to obey rules and behave well 
 Tolerance-  capacity  to  endure  pain  or 
 hardship 
 Humbleness-  the good quality of not 
 being proud or not believing that you are 
 important 
 Sol.355.(a)  Rectify-  to  correct  something 
 that is wrong 
 Amend-  to  change  something  slightly  in 
 order to make it better 
 Harm-  to cause injury or damage 
 Impair-  to  damage  something  or  make  it 
 weaker 
 Worsen-  to  become  worse  or  to  make 
 something worse 
 Sol.356.(a) Energetic-  full of or needing 
 energy and enthusiasm 
 Vivacious-  full of energy, lively and happy 
 Fearless-  never afraid 
 Prosperous-  rich and successful 
 Friendly-  behaving  in  a  kind  and  open 
 way 
 Sol.357.(a) Shallow-  not having or 
 showing serious or deep thought 
 Super?cial-  not  studying  or  thinking 
 about  something  in  a  deep  or  complete 
 way 
 Derogatory-  expressing  a  lack  of  respect 
 for, or a low opinion of something 
 Regardless-  paying  no  attention  to 
 somebody/something 
 Insubstantial- not large, solid or strong 
 Sol.358.(c) Furious-  very angry 
 Wrathful-  full  of  or  characterized  by 
 intense anger. 
 Pleased-  happy  or  satis?ed  about 
 something 
 Amiable-  friendly and pleasant 
 Cordial-  pleasant and friendly 
 Sol.359.(c)  Plot-  a  secret  plan  made  by 
 several  people  to  do  something  wrong  or 
 illegal. 
 Conspire-  to  plan  to  do  something  bad  or 
 illegal with a group of people 
 Enact -  to perform a play or act a part in 
 a play 
 Moderate  -  being,  having,  using,  etc. 
 neither  too  much  nor  too  little  of 
 something 
 Assist-  to help someone 
 Sol.360.(b)  Transmits-  to  send  or  pass 
 something  from  one  person  or  place  to 
 another 
 Imparts-  to  pass  information,  knowledge, 
 etc. to other people 
 Discloses-  to  tell  something  to 
 somebody  or  to  make  something  known 
 publicly 
 Exposes-  to  tell  something  to  somebody 
 or to make something known publicly 
 Admits-  to  agree  that  something 
 unpleasant  is  true  or  that  you  have  done 
 something wrong 
 Sol.361.(b)  Contemplate-  to  think 
 carefully  about  something  or  the 
 possibility of doing something 
 Ponder-  to  think  about  something 
 carefully or for a long time 
 Hesitate-  to  pause  before  you  do 
 something  or  before  you  take  a  decision, 
 usually  because  you  are  uncertain  or 
 worried 
 Sigh-  to  let  out  a  long,  deep  breath  that 
 shows  you  are  tired,  sad,  disappointed, 
 etc. 
 Brief-  short or quick 
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 Sol.362.(c)  Reciprocated-  to  behave  or 
 feel  towards  somebody  in  the  same  way 
 as he/she behaves or feels towards you 
 Retaliated-  to  react  to  something 
 unpleasant  that  somebody  does  to  you 
 by doing something unpleasant in return 
 Respected-  to admire or have a high 
 opinion of somebody/something 
 Welcomed-  to  be  friendly  to  somebody 
 when he/she arrives somewhere 
 Forgave-  to  stop  being  angry  towards 
 somebody  for  something  that  he/she  has 
 done wrong 
 Sol.363.(c)  Inaccurate-  not  correct  or 
 accurate 
 Erroneous-  not  correct,  based  on  wrong 
 information 
 Suitable-  right  or  appropriate  for 
 somebody/something 
 Lucid-  clear and easy to understand 
 Sensitive-  easily  upset,  offended  or 
 annoyed,  especially  about  a  particular 
 subject 
 Sol.364.(c)  Instilled-  to  make  somebody 
 think or feel something 
 Inculcate-  to  make  somebody  learn  or 
 remember  ideas,  habits,  etc.  especially 
 by repeating them often 
 Stopped-  to  no  longer  continue  or  make 
 something not continue 
 Neglected-  not  receiving  enough  care  or 
 attention 
 Sol.365.(c)  Wavering-  to  become  weak 
 or  uncertain,  especially  when  making  a 
 decision or choice 
 Fluctuating-  to  change  frequently  from 
 one thing to another 
 Sickly-  weak and often ill 
 Drenching-  to  make 
 somebody/something completely wet 
 Unconvincing-  failing  to  make  someone 
 believe that something is true or valid 
 Sol.366.(b  )  Economical-  careful  not  to 
 waste money or resources 
 Frugal-  careful in spending money 
 Imprudent-  not  showing  care  for  the 
 consequences of an action 
 Negligent-  failing  to  take  proper  care 
 over something 
 Honest-  truthful and sincere 
 Sol.367.(d) 
 Encountered-  to  experience  something, 
 especially something unpleasant 
 Experiencing-  the  fact  or  state  of  having 
 been  affected  by  or  gained  knowledge 
 through  direct  observation  or 
 participation 
 Avoided-  keep  away  from  or  stop  oneself 
 from doing something 
 Sol.368.(d) 
 Hoodwinked-  to  deceive  by  false 
 appearance 
 Deceived-  cause  someone  to  believe 
 something that is not true 
 Coerced-  to  persuade  someone 
 forcefully to do something 
 Threatened-  to  tell  someone  that  you  will 
 cause harm to them 
 Misguided-  to guide or direct wrongly 
 Sol.369.(d) 
 Permeate-  spread throughout something 
 Diffuse-  spread out over a large area 
 Exude-  to  produce  from  the  inside  and 
 spread out slowly 
 Continue-  to keep happening 
 Remain-  to  stay  in  the  same  place  or  in 
 the same condition 
 Sol.370.(c) 
 Irrevocable-  not  able  to  be  changed, 
 reversed, or recovered 
 Irreversible-  not  able  to  change  or 
 undone 
 Unmediated-  having  no  intervening 
 persons, agents, conditions 
 Congruent-  similar  to  or  in  agreement 
 with something 
 Irresponsive-  not  reacting  or  reacting 
 slowly to something or someone 
 Sol.371.(d) 
 Ignoble-  not  honourable  in  character  or 
 purpose 
 Unworthy-  not  deserving  respect  or 
 attention 
 Salient-  most noticeable or important 
 Strange  -  unusual  or  surprising;  di?cult  to 
 understand or explain 
 Ostentatious-  attracting  or  seeking  to 
 attract attention, admiration 
 Sol.372.(d)  Guile-  the  practice  of 
 deceiving  people  or  using  other 
 dishonest methods to achieve your aims 
 Deceit-     an act of keeping the truth 
 hidden, especially to get an advantage 
 Morality-  a  set  of  personal  or  social 
 standards  for  good  or  bad  behaviour  and 
 character 
 Pride-  a  feeling  of  pleasure  and 
 satisfaction  that  you  get  because  you  or 
 people  connected  with  you  have  done  or 
 got something good 
 Greed-  a strong desire to get more of 
 something 
 Sol.373.(b) 
 Muddy-  full of or covered in mud 
 Filthy-  disgustingly dirty 
 Fuzzy-  having  a  frizzy  texture  or 
 appearance 
 Blurred-  something di?cult to see 
 Unsoiled-  not stained or dirty 
 Sol.374.(a)  .  Futile-  achieving  no  result, 
 not effective or successful 
 Fruitless-  fail  to  achieve  the  desired 
 results 
 Enriching-  giving  increased  enjoyment  or 
 appreciation 
 Startling-  very  surprising,  astonishing,  or 
 remarkable 
 Terrifying  - causing extreme fear 
 Sol.375.(c)  Chide-  scold or rebuke 
 Scold-  rebuke someone angrily 
 Prevent-  keep  something  from 
 happening 
 Rescue-  save  someone  from  a 
 dangerous or di?cult situation 
 Follow-  go  or  come  after  (a  person  or 
 thing proceeding ahead 
 SSC CPO 2022 Tier - 1 
 Q.376.  Radiant 
 SSC CPO  09/11/2022 (Afternoon) 
 (a) Dismal  (b) Frowning 
 (c) Glowing  (d) Depressing 
 Q.377.  Glee 
 SSC CPO  09/11/2022 (Afternoon) 
 (a) Anxiety  (b) Abhorrence 
 (c) Mirth  (d) Distress 
 Q.378.  Prodigal 
 SSC CPO  09/11/2022 (Afternoon) 
 (a) Economical  (b) Scrimping 
 (c) Extravagant  (d) Conserving 
 Q.379.  Populous 
 SSC CPO  09/11/2022 (Afternoon) 
 (a) Crowded  (b) Inactive 
 (c) Sleepy  (d) Lifeless 
 Q.380.  Select  the  most  appropriate 
 synonym to replace the italicised word. 
 We  also  must  do  something  about  our 
 mental and physical  lethargy  . 
 SSC CPO  09/11/2022 (Afternoon) 
 (a) eagerness  (b) enthusiasm 
 (c) hebetude  (d) vigour 
 Q.381.  Peril 
 SSC CPO  09/11/2022 (Evening) 
 (a) Doubt  (b) Danger 
 (c) Bene?t  (d) Safety 
 Q.382.  Select  the  most  appropriate 
 synonym to replace the italicised word. 
 A shadow of  guilt  darkened his eyes. 
 SSC CPO  09/11/2022 (Evening) 
 (a) remorselessness      (b) innocence 
 (c) remorse  (d) impenitence 
 Q.383.  Select  the  most  appropriate 
 synonym of the highlighted word. 
 He  imputes  his  ability  to  play  great 
 football to an inspirational coach. 
 SSC CPO 10/11/2022 (Morning) 
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 (a) validates  (b) contributes 
 (c) attribute  (d) amputates 
 Q.384.  Ideas  are  present  in  the 
 consciousness  ,  which  when  released 
 and given scope to grow and take shape, 
 can lead to successful events. 
 SSC CPO 10/11/2022 (Morning) 
 (a) ignorance  (b) thoughtlessness 
 (c) awareness  (d) negligence 
 Q.385.  The  discovery  of  treasure  under 
 the Bermuda Triangle is probably a  hoax  . 
 SSC CPO 10/11/2022 (Morning) 
 (a) Analogy  (b) Bonanza 
 (c) Delusion  (d) Trick 
 Q.386.  Penchant 
 SSC CPO 10/11/2022 (Afternoon) 
 (a) Bitterness  (b) Liking 
 (c) Sourness  (d) Disliking 
 Q.387.  Contrary 
 SSC CPO 10/11/2022 (Afternoon) 
 (a) Wobbly  (b) Crooked 
 (c) Straight  (d) Opposite 
 Q.388.  Cogent 
 SSC CPO 10/11/2022 (Afternoon) 
 (a) Rational  (b) Insane 
 (c) Tyrannical  (d) Coward 
 Q.389.  Pester 
 SSC CPO 10/11/2022 (Evening) 
 (a) Abuse (b) Adore (c) Annoy (d) Amuse 
 Q.390.  Abridge 
 SSC CPO 10/11/2022 (Evening) 
 (a) Expand  (b) Earmark 
 (c) Shorten  (d) Increase 
 Q.391.  Dr.  Brahm  Prakash  advised  me  to 
 take  care  of  the  performance  degraders 
 and  cautioned  me  against  seeking 
 optimal  performance  from  the 
 participating work centres. 
 SSC CPO 10/11/2022 (Evening) 
 (a) Minimum (b) faulty (c) Worst (d) best 
 Q.392.  Select  the  most  appropriate 
 synonym to replace the italicised word. 
 The little girl had  obsequious  manners. 
 SSC CPO 10/11/2022 (Evening) 
 (a) mischievous  (b) de?ant 
 (c) headstrong  (d) law-abiding 
 Q.393.  Revoke 
 SSC CPO 11/11/2022 (Morning) 
 (a) Sustain  (b) Repeat 
 (c) Regret  (d) Repeal 
 Q.394.  Select  the  most  appropriate 
 synonym to replace the italicised word. 
 Sneha  opened  the  cupboards  and 
 glanced  over  her  meagre  supply  of 
 canned goods. 
 SSC CPO 11/11/2022 (Morning) 
 (a) surplus  (b) plenteous 
 (c) bountiful  (d) scanty 
 Q.395.  Preposterous 
 SSC CPO 11/11/2022 (Morning) 
 (a) Flashy  (b) Outrageous 
 (c) Dreamy  (d) Imaginative 
 Q.396.  Accredit 
 SSC CPO 11/11/2022 (Morning) 
 (a) Certify  (b) Con?de  (c) Rely  (d) Trust 
 Q.397.  Conjure 
 SSC CPO 11/11/2022 (Afternoon) 
 (a) Appeal  (b) Quiet 
 (c) Appease  (d) Content 
 Q.398.  Rebellious 
 SSC CPO 11/11/2022 (Afternoon) 
 (a) Manageable  (b) Unruly 
 (c) Happy  (d) Obedient 
 Q.399.  Indignation 
 SSC CPO 11/11/2022 (Afternoon) 
 (a) Offense  (b) Designation 
 (c) Resignation  (d)  Defence 
 Q.400.  Bonhomie 
 SSC CPO 11/11/2022 (Evening) 
 (a) Bad-natured  (b) Enemy 
 (c) Friendship  (d) Disagreeable 
 Q.401.  Select  the  most  appropriate 
 synonym of the highlighted word. 
 The  crowds  gathered  were  partisan  in 
 nature. 
 SSC CPO 11/11/2022 (Evening) 
 (a) pitiful  (b) Kind 
 (c) biased  (d) Destructive 
 Q.402.  Gourmet 
 SSC CPO 11/11/2022 (Evening) 
 (a) Indifferent  (b) Detached 
 (c) Epicure  (d) Non-indulgent 
 Q.403.  She  was  a  brave  woman  but  she 
 felt  daunted  by the task ahead. 
 SSC CPO 11/11/2022 (Evening) 
 (a) bold  (b) intimidated 
 (c) appreciated  (d) encouraged 
 Q.404.  The  scene  of  Ratan’s  friend’s  bike 
 accident  remains  stamped  in  his 
 memory. 
 SSC CPO 11/11/2022 (Evening) 
 (a) approved  (b) scary 
 (c) shunned  (d) imprinted 
 Q.405.  Cornucopia 
 SSC CPO 11/11/2022 (Evening) 
 (a) Sink hole  (b) Treasure trove 
 (c) Malaise  (d) Avarice 
 Q.406.  Obliterate 
 SSC CPO 11/11/2022 (Evening) 
 (a) Patched  (b) Healed 
 (c) Mended  (d) Abolish 
 Solutions:- 
 Sol.376.(c)  Glowing 
 Radiant  -  Sending  out  light,  shining  or 
 glowing brightly. 
 Glowing -  Producing light; Shining. 
 Dismal  -  Causing  a  mood  of  gloom  or 
 depression. 
 Frowning  -  Forming  an  expression  of 
 disapproval, displeasure. 
 Depressing  -  Causing  or  resulting  in  a 
 feeling  of  misery,  unhappiness  or 
 sadness. 
 Sol.377.(c)  Mirth 
 Glee  - Happiness or great pleasure. 
 Mirth  -  Amusement,  especially  as 
 expressed in laughter. 
 Anxiety  -  A  feeling  of  worry, 
 nervousness. 
 Abhorrence  -  A  feeling  of  hating 
 something or someone. 
 Distress  -  Extreme  anxiety,  sorrow,  or 
 pain. 
 Sol.378.(c)  Extravagant 
 Prodigal  -  Spending  money  or  using 
 resources freely and recklessly. 
 Extravagant  -  Lacking  restraint  in 
 spending money or using resources. 
 Economical  -  Giving  good  value  or  return 
 in relation to the money, time spent. 
 Scrimping  -  To  save  money  by  spending 
 less than is necessary. 
 Conserving  -  To  avoid  wasteful  or 
 destructive use of something. 
 Sol.379.(a)  Crowded 
 Populous -  Having a large population. 
 Crowded -  A place full of people. 
 Inactive  -  Not  engaging  in  or  involving 
 any or much physical activity. 
 Sleepy -  Needing or ready for sleep. 
 Lifeless - Dead. 
 Sol.380.(c)  Hebetude 
 Lethargy  -  A  lack  of  energy  and 
 enthusiasm. 
 Hebetude -  The state of being dull or 
 lethargic. 
 Eagerness  -  Enthusiasm  to  do  or  to  have 
 something. 
 Enthusiasm  -  Intense  and  eager 
 enjoyment, interest, or approval. 
 Vigour  -  Physical  strength  and  good 
 health. 
 Sol.381.(b)  Danger 
 Peril -  Serious and immediate danger. 
 Danger  -  The  possibility  of  suffering 
 harm or injury. 
 Doubt -  A feeling of uncertainty. 
 Bene?t  -  An  advantage  or  pro?t  gained 
 from something. 
 Safety -  The condition of being protected 
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 from danger, risk, or injury. 
 Sol.382.(c)  Remorse 
 Guilt -  Regret of doing something wrong. 
 Remorse -  Deep regret or guilt for a 
 wrong committed. 
 Remorselessness - Having no remorse. 
 Innocence  -  The  fact  that  someone  is  not 
 guilty of a crime or offence. 
 Impenitence  -  Not  feeling  regret  about 
 one's sin or sins. 
 Sol.383.(c)  Attribute  -  to  believe  that 
 something  was  caused  or  done  by 
 somebody/something 
 Impute  -  represent  something,  especially 
 something  undesirable  as  being  done  by 
 someone 
 Validate -  to show that something is true 
 Contribute  -  to  give  a  part  of  the  total, 
 together with others 
 Amputate  -  to  cut  off  a  person’s  arm,  leg, 
 etc. for medical reasons 
 Sol.384.(c)  Awareness  -  knowledge, 
 consciousness or interest 
 Consciousness-  the state of realizing or 
 noticing that something exists 
 Ignorance  -  a  lack  of  information  or 
 knowledge 
 Thoughtlessness  -  a  lack  of  thought 
 about  how  your  actions  or  words  may 
 upset someone 
 Negligence -  not being careful enough 
 Sol.385.(d)  Trick  -  something  that  you 
 do  to  make  somebody  believe  something 
 that  is  not  true  or  a  joke  that  you  play  to 
 annoy somebody 
 Hoax  -  a  trick  to  make  people  believe 
 something  that  is  not  true,  especially 
 something unpleasant 
 Analogy  -  a  comparison  between  two 
 things  that  shows  a  way  in  which  they 
 are similar 
 Bonanza  -  a  situation  in  which  somebody 
 can  make  a  lot  of  pro?t  or  be  very 
 successful 
 Delusion -  a false belief 
 Sol.386.(b)  Penchant  -  something  that 
 you like very much to do 
 Liking  -  the  feeling  that  you  like 
 somebody/something 
 Bitterness  -  a  feeling  of  anger  and 
 unhappiness 
 Sourness-  the  quality  of  having  a  sour 
 taste: 
 Disliking  -  to  think  that 
 somebody/something is unpleasant 
 Sol.387.(d)  Contrary  -  completely 
 different from something 
 Opposite  -  completely  different  from 
 something 
 Wobbly  -  to  become  extremely  angry  and 
 upset 
 Crooked -  not straight or even 
 Straight  -  with  no  bends  or  curves,  going 
 in one direction only 
 Sol.388.(a)  Cogent  -  strongly  and  clearly 
 expressed  in  a  way  that  in?uences  what 
 people believe 
 Rational  -  able  to  use  logical  thought 
 rather than emotions to make decisions 
 Insane-  not showing sensible judgement 
 Tyrannical  -  unjustly  cruel,  harsh,  or 
 severe 
 Coward  - a person who has no courage 
 and is afraid in dangerous or unpleasant 
 situations 
 Sol.389.(c)  Pester  -  to  annoy  somebody, 
 for  example  by  asking  him/her 
 something many times 
 Annoy  -  to  make  somebody  angry  or 
 slightly angry 
 Abuse-  to use bad and ?lthy language 
 Adore  -  to  love  and  admire 
 somebody/something very much 
 Amuse  -  to  make  somebody  laugh  or 
 smile 
 Sol.390.(c) 
 Abridge  -  to  make  something  usually  a 
 book shorter by removing parts of it 
 Shorten -  to become shorter or to make 
 something shorter 
 Expand  -  to  become  or  to  make 
 something bigger 
 Earmark  -  to  choose 
 somebody/something  to  do  something  in 
 the future 
 Increase  -  to  become  or  to  make 
 something larger in number or amount 
 Sol.391.(d)  Optimal  -  something  best  or 
 most favourable 
 Best -  of the highest quality or level 
 Minimum-  the  smallest  amount  or  level 
 that is possible or allowed 
 Faulty  - not working properly 
 Worst -  the least pleasant or suitable 
 Sol.392.(d)  Obsequious  -  making  a  great 
 effort to please or agree with somebody 
 Law-  abiding - obeying the law 
 Mischievous  -  liking  to  behave  badly  and 
 embarrassing or annoying people 
 De?ant  -  showing  open  refusal  to  obey 
 somebody/something 
 Headstrong -  doing what you want, 
 without  listening  to  advice  from  other 
 people 
 Sol.393.(d)  Revoke  -  to  o?cially  cancel 
 something so that it is no longer valid 
 Repeal  -  to  o?cially  make  a  law  no 
 longer valid 
 Sustain  -  to  keep  somebody/something 
 alive or healthy 
 Repeat -  to say, write or do something 
 again or more than once 
 Regret  -  to  feel  sorry  that  you  did 
 something or that you did not do 
 something 
 Sol.394.(d)  Meagre  -  something  too 
 small in amount 
 Scanty  -  something  too  small  in  size  or 
 amount 
 Surplus  -  an  amount  that  is  extra  or  more 
 than you need 
 Plenteous -  something large in amount 
 Bountiful -  something in large quantities 
 Sol.395.(b)  Preposterous  -  someone 
 silly; ridiculous; not to be taken seriously 
 Outrageous  -  something  that  makes  you 
 very angry or shocked 
 Flashy  -  attracting  attention  by  being 
 very big, bright and expensive 
 Dreamy  -  seeming  to  be  in  a  dream  and 
 not  paying  attention  to  what  is  happening 
 around you 
 Imaginative  -  having  or  showing 
 imagination 
 Sol.396.(a)  Accredit  -  give  credit  to 
 someone for something. 
 Certify  -  to  say  formally  that  something 
 is true or correct 
 Con?de -  to tell somebody something 
 that is secret 
 Rely  -  to  trust  somebody/something  to 
 work or behave well 
 Trust -  the belief that somebody is good, 
 honest, sincere, etc. and will not try to 
 harm or trick you 
 Sol.397.(a)  Appeal  -  to  make  a  serious 
 request  for  something  you  need  or  want 
 very much 
 Conjure  -  to  make  something  appear  by 
 magic 
 Quiet  - with very little or no noise 
 Appease  -  to  make  somebody  calmer  or 
 less  angry  by  agreeing  to  what  he/she 
 wants 
 Content  -  happy  or  satis?ed  with  what 
 you have or do 
 Sol.398.(b)  Rebellious  -  not  doing  what 
 authority, society, etc. wants you to do 
 Unruly  -  someone  who  is  di?cult  to 
 control 
 Manageable -  something not too big or 
 too di?cult to deal with 
 Happy -  feeling or showing pleasure 
 Obedient -  doing what you are told to do 
 Sol.399.(a)  Indignation  -  shock  and 
 anger 
 Offense -  a crime, an illegal action 
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 Designation  -  the  act  of  giving  something 
 a  name  to  show  that  it  has  a  particular 
 purpose 
 Resignation  -  a  letter  or  statement  that 
 says  you  want  to  leave  your  job  or 
 position 
 Defence  -  something  that  you  do  or  say 
 to  protect  somebody/something  from 
 attack, bad treatment, criticism, etc. 
 Sol.400.(c)  Bonhomie  -  someone  who  is 
 frank and simple good-heartedness 
 Friendship  -  a  relationship  between 
 people who are friends 
 Bad-natured  -  having  or  showing  a 
 disagreeable  and  unpleasant  nature  or 
 temperament. 
 Enemy  -  a  person  who  hates  and  tries  to 
 harm you 
 Disagreeable  -  contrary  to  one's  taste  or 
 liking. 
 Sol.401.(c)  Partisan  -  a  person  who 
 strongly  supports  a  particular  leader, 
 group or idea. 
 Biased  -  showing  an  unreasonable  like  or 
 dislike  for  a  person  based  on  personal 
 opinions. 
 Pitiful  -  causing  you  to  feel  pity  or 
 sadness. 
 Destructive  -  causing  a  lot  of  harm  or 
 damage. 
 Sol.402.(c)  Gourmet  -  a  person  who 
 enjoys food and knows a lot about it. 
 Epicure  -  a  person  who  takes  particular 
 pleasure in ?ne food and drink. 
 Indifferent  -  not  interested  in  or  caring 
 about somebody/something. 
 Detached -  someone does not show any 
 emotional involvement or interest in a 
 situation. 
 Non-indulgent  -  the  trait  of  great 
 self-denial. 
 Sol.403.(b) 
 Daunted  -  to  frighten  or  to  worry 
 somebody by being too big or di?cult 
 Intimidated  -  to  frighten  or  threaten 
 somebody,  often  in  order  to  make 
 him/her do something 
 Bold-  con?dent and not afraid 
 Appreciated  -  to  enjoy  something  or  to 
 understand  the  value  of 
 somebody/something 
 Encouraged  -  to  give  hope,  support  or 
 con?dence to somebody 
 Sol.404.(d) 
 Stamped -  to put a mark on something 
 Imprinted  -  ?x  an  idea  ?rmly  in 
 someone's mind. 
 Approved  -  to  agree  formally  to 
 something  or  to  say  that  something  is 
 correct 
 Scary -  causing fear or alarm, frightening 
 Shunned- to avoid somebody/something 
 Sol.405.(b)  Cornucopia  -  an  abundant 
 supply of good things of a speci?ed kind. 
 Treasure trove -  valuable objects that are 
 found  hidden  and  whose  owner  is 
 unknown 
 Sinkhole  -  a  large  hollow  space  in  the 
 ground into which a river ?ows 
 Malaise  -  a  general  feeling  of  being 
 slightly  ill  or  unhappy  without  any 
 particular reason 
 Avarice -  extreme desire for money 
 Sol.406.(d) Obliterate -  to remove all 
 signs of something by destroying or 
 covering it completely 
 Abolish -  to end a law or system o?cially 
 Patched  -  to  cover  a  hole  in  clothes,  etc. 
 with a piece of material in order to repair it 
 Healed  -  to  make  something  healthy 
 again 
 Mended  -  to  repair  something  that  is 
 damaged or broken 
 SSC CGL 2021 Tier - 2 
 Q.407.  Abandon 
 SSC CGL Tier II (8/8/2022) 
 (a) leave  (b) start  (c) adopt    (d) allow 
 Q.408.  INCUMBENT 
 SSC CGL Tier II (8/8/2022) 
 (a) Occupant  (b) Adventurer 
 (c) Contestant  (d) Prophet 
 Q.409. Fictitious 
 SSC CGL Tier II (8/8/2022) 
 (a) factual  (b) imaginary 
 (c) con?rmed  (d) genuine 
 Solutions:- 
 Sol.407.(a)  leave 
 Abandon-. to leave something completely 
 Adopt-  to  take  someone  or  something  by 
 choice. 
 Sol.408.(a)  Occupant 
 Incumbent-  an  individual  who  holds  a  set 
 of  responsibilities  within  a  speci?c  o?ce 
 for a given period of time. 
 Occupant-  a  person  who  resides  or  is 
 present  in  a  house,  vehicle,  seat,  etc.,  at  a 
 given time. 
 Adventurer-  a  person  who  enjoys  or 
 seeks adventure. 
 Contestant-  a  person  who  takes  part  in  a 
 contest or competition. 
 Prophet-  one who foretells future events. 
 Sol.409.(b)  Imaginary 
 Fictitious-  not real or true; imaginary. 
 Imaginary-  existing  only  in  the  mind;  not 
 real. 
 Factual-  using or consisting of facts. 
 Con?rmed-  someone having a particular 
 habit  or  way  of  life  and  unlikely  to 
 change. 
 Genuine-  truly  what  something  is  said  to 
 be; authentic. 
 SSC Selection Post (Phase - X) 
 Q.410.  BLINK 
 Graduate Level 01/08/2022 (Shift - 4) 
 (a) blaze  (b)  shine (c) ?icker (d)  attend 
 Q.411.  Alacrity 
 Graduate Level 03/08/2022 (Shift - 3) 
 (a) Willingness  (b) Capriciousness 
 (c) Pleasure  (d) Mediocrity 
 Q.412.Compunction 
 Graduate Level 04/08/2022 (Shift - 2) 
 (a) Punishment  (b) Scruples 
 (c) Scepticism  (d) Grief 
 Q.413  .  Abnegation 
 Graduate Level 04/08/2022 (Shift - 4) 
 (a) Abduction  (b) Sacri?ce 
 (c) Renouncement     (d) Materialism 
 Q.414.  EMBELLISH 
 Graduate Level 05/08/2022 (Shift - 3) 
 (a) decrease  (b) decorate 
 (c) simplify  (d) reduce 
 Q.415  .  He  appealed  to  the  laws  of  the 
 land to  vindicate  from his assailants. 
 Higher Secondary 03/08/2022 (Shift - 4) 
 (a) prove  (b) exonerate 
 (c) banish  (d) assess 
 Q.416.  The eagle seized its prey in a 
 tenacious  grip. 
 Higher Secondary 04/08/2022 (Shift - 3) 
 (a) timorous  (b) ?exible 
 (c) persistent               (d) passive 
 Q.417. Sybarite 
 Higher Secondary 05/08/2022 (Shift - 2) 
 (a) Debauchee  (b) Gratuitous 
 (c) Ornery  (d) Brusque 
 Solutions:- 
 Sol.410.(c)  Flicker 
 Blink-  shut and open the eyes quickly. 
 Flicker-  make small, quick movements. 
 Blaze-  a very large or ?ercely burning ?re. 
 Sol.411.(a)  Willingness 
 Alacrity-  brisk and cheerful readiness. 
 Willingness-  the  quality  or  state  of  being 
 prepared to do something; readiness. 
 Capriciousness-  the  quality  of  changing 
 mood  or  behaviour  suddenly  and 
 unexpectedly. 
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