Test: SSC CGL Previous year Questions: Synonyms (2023-18) - 2 - SSC CGL MCQ

Ridicule - to make fun of something or someone in a hurtful way.
Deride - to mock someone, often in a disrespectful manner.
Hail - to publicly praise or show approval for a person
Detest - to dislike intensely.
Applaud - to show approval or praise by clapping.

Tranquil - calm and peaceful.
Anxious - feeling or showing worry, nervousness or unease about something.
Dilemma - a dicult situation or problem.
Fierce - having or displaying an intense aggressiveness.

Reserved - slow to reveal emotion or opinions.
Discreet - respectful of privacy and secrecy.
Loud - making a lot of noise.
Outspoken - frank in stating one's opinions, especially if they are shocking or controversial.
Noisy - making a lot of noise.

Enchanting - delightfully charming or attractive.
Magical - beautiful or delightful in a way that seems removed from everyday life.
Interesting - holding or catching the attention.
Natural - existing in or produced by nature.
Vivacious - extremely lively and animated.

Insensitive - showing no concern for others’ feelings.
Callous - having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others.
Inordinate - much more than usual or expected.
Compassionate - showing pity, sympathy and understanding for feelings of other people.
Unshackle - to set free.

Retrogression - the process of returning to an earlier state, typically a worse one.
Deterioration - the process of becoming progressively worse.
Demonstration - an act of showing that something exists or is true by giving proof or evidence.
Malfunction - a failure to function normally.
Ramication - a complex or unwelcome consequence of an action or event.

Destroy - to demolish or ruin completely.
Efface - to erase or wipe out.
Reveal - to make something known or visible.
Clarify - to make clear or understandable.
Maintain - to keep in a certain condition or state.

Enumerate - to list items or details one by one in a systematic manner.
Itemise - to list or detail individual items or parts.
Impart - to communicate or convey information or knowledge to others.
Conceal - to hide or keep something secret or out of sight.
Assess - to evaluate or judge the value, importance, or quality of something.

Lessen - to reduce in amount or intensity.
Mitigate - to make something less severe or intense.
Show - to display or exhibit.
Accelerate - to increase in speed or rate.
Divert - to change the direction or course of action

Provisional - arranged or existing for the present, possibly to be changed later.
Makeshift - something created temporarily and quickly, using whatever is available.
Resourceful - having the ability to nd quick and clever ways to overcome diculties.
Perpetual - never ending or changing.
Inconsiderate - not caring about other people or their feelings.

Productive - being effective and achieving a lot of tasks or goals.
Prolic - producing or creating a large quantity of something, often in a successful or impressive way.
Lazy - avoiding work or being unwilling to put in effort.
Unproductive - not being effective in getting things done.
Unsuccessful - failing to achieve the desired goals or outcomes.

Egotism - excessive belief in one's own importance.
Conceit - excessive pride in oneself or one's abilities. 
Prejudice - an unfair feeling of dislike for a person or group.
Modesty - the quality of not being too proud or condent about yourself.
Cowardice - a lack of courage or bravery

Compassionate - feeling or showing sympathy and concern for others.
Benevolent - kind and helpful.
Gloomy - dark and depressing.
Unfortunate - unlucky, unsuccessful or unhappy. 
Grudging - unwilling to give or allow something.

Dilemma - a dicult situation requiring to choose between two or more equally bad options.
Predicament - a dicult or dangerous situation. 
Success - the achievement of something that you have been trying to do.
Offer - to give or propose something.
Advantage - a benet or superiority.

Propelled - drive or push something forwards.
Flung - move or push (something) suddenly or violently.
Strategies - a plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim.
Innovative - characterized by new and creative ideas, concepts, or methods. 
Success - the accomplishment of an aim or purpose.

Postpone - to delay or reschedule an event, appointment, or action to a later time or date.
Adjourn - to temporarily suspend a meeting, session, or gathering.
Decimate - to severely reduce or destroy a large portion of something. 
Rejuvenate - To restore or renew something.
Constitute - to form or make up a particular whole or part of something.

Provoke - to deliberately stimulate or incite someone to do something bad.
Tantalize - to tease (someone) with the sight or promise of something that is unobtainable.
Pacify - to calm or soothe someone's anger, agitation, or unrest.
Misguide - to lead or guide someone in the wrong direction.
Direct - to lead, guide, or control something with clear instructions and guidance.

Complex - complicated or composed of many interconnected parts.
Elaborate - Involving details or having a high level of complexity.

‘Incorrigible’ means unable to be corrected or reformed which is synonymous with unchanged. Hence, ‘unchanged’ is the most appropriate answer.

Destruction - the act of causing severe damage or ruining something.
Damage - harm or injury to something.
Satised - content and pleased with something.
Greed - intense and selsh desire for something, especially wealth, power, or food. 
Originates - comes from a particular source.

Gloomy - dark and depressing in appearance or mood.
Bleak - lacking brightness or hope.
Slow - not moving quickly or taking a long time to complete an action or process.
Frail - physically weak and delicate. 
Sudden - happening quickly and unexpectedly, without warning or preparation.

Loathes - feels intense dislike or disgust towards something or someone.
Detests - strongly dislikes or hates something or someone.
Prompts - encourages or provokes a response or action.
Marvels - things or events that are seen as wonderful or astonishing. 
Rebels - individuals who resist or oppose authority, rules, or control.

Nervous - worried or anxious.
Timid - shy or lacking in condence.
Magical - having the qualities of magic.
Honest - truthful and sincere in one's words and actions. 
Fearless - showing bravery in the face of danger.

Energetic - Full of energy, activity, and change. 
Dynamic - energetic and full of activity.
Famous - widely known and recognized. 
Halt - to come to a stop or pause. 
Innate - present from birth or as a fundamental part of something.

Hostile - showing opposition, aggression, or unfriendliness.
Pleasant - nice, enjoyable, and friendly. 
Hospitable - friendly to guests or strangers.
Empathetic - understanding and caring about others' feelings and experiences.

Conceded - to surrender or yield.
Yielded - to give in or surrender.
Courted - to try hard to please someone.
Hounded - to follow and disturb something.
Trended - to become popular or gained popularity

Fraudulent - dishonest and illegal. 
Spurious - not genuine; false or fake.
Effective - producing the desired result or having the intended impact.
Spacious - having ample space, roomy and large.
Trendy - fashionable, currently popular or in vogue.

Useful - having a practical purpose or use.
Utilitarian - designed to be useful and practical. 
Thrust - push or force something strongly.
Fanciful - full of imagination or fantasy.
Distasteful - unpleasant to the taste or smell

Undeniable - something impossible to deny or disprove.
Inevitable - something that is bound to happen.
Immemorable - something that cannot be remembered.
Adventurous - something full of excitement and risk.
Escapable- something that can be avoided.

Degeneration - the process of getting worse over time.
Degradation - the act of breaking down or making something lower in quality.
Pollution - harmful substances entering the environment, making it dirty or harmful.
Hazard - something dangerous or risky that could cause harm.
Approval - giving permission or agreeing to something.