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Synonyms — Questions with Solutions

17 solved Synonyms questions from English Comprehension, as asked in SSC CGL and other SSC exams. Read the answer and explanation below, then practise the full set in the practice section.

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Q1. Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Yield (n)

दिए गए शब्द का सबसे उपयुक्त समानार्थी (Synonym) चुनें। Yield (n)

  1. A. Plantation
  2. B. Garden
  3. C. Orchard
  4. D. Harvest

Solution

As a noun, 'yield' refers to the amount of agricultural product produced, which is synonymous with 'Harvest'.

Q2. Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word: DUPLICITOUS

दिए गए शब्द का सबसे उपयुक्त पर्यायवाची चुनें: DUPLICITOUS

  1. A. Honest
  2. B. Faithful
  3. C. Deceitful
  4. D. loyal

Solution

'Duplicitous' means deceitful.

Q3. Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word: ROSEATE

  1. A. Uncertain
  2. B. Detrimental
  3. C. Promising
  4. D. Inauspicious

Solution

'Roseate' literally means rose-colored, and figuratively it means optimistic or promising.

Q4. Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word: ABJURE

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word: ABJURE

  1. A. Demand
  2. B. Accept
  3. C. Renounce
  4. D. Retain

Solution

To abjure means to solemnly renounce or give up a belief, cause, or claim.

Q5. Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Innuendo

दिए गए शब्द का सबसे उपयुक्त समानार्थी शब्द चुनें। Innuendo

  1. A. Prose
  2. B. Crude
  3. C. Ragged
  4. D. Insinuation

Solution

An 'innuendo' is an indirect, usually suggestive implication, which is synonymous with 'insinuation'.

Q6. Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the given sentence. The Morbi bridge mishap has left Gujarat in a deplorable state.

Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the given sentence. The Morbi bridge mishap has left Gujarat in a deplorable state.

  1. A. Jubilation
  2. B. Despicable
  3. C. Complaining
  4. D. Rejoicing

Solution

'Deplorable' means deserving strong condemnation or shockingly bad, similar in context to 'Despicable'.

Q7. Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word. He was trembling with fear.

Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word. He was trembling with fear.

  1. A. Shivering
  2. B. Weeping
  3. C. Running
  4. D. Intrepid

Solution

'Trembling' means shaking involuntarily, typically as a result of anxiety or fear. 'Shivering' is its closest synonym.

Q8. Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Innuendo

  1. A. Prose
  2. B. Crude
  3. C. Ragged
  4. D. Insinuation

Solution

An 'innuendo' is an indirect, usually suggestive or malicious implication, which is synonymous with 'insinuation'.

Q9. Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Fatal

  1. A. Deadly
  2. B. Additional
  3. C. Jovial
  4. D. Easy

Solution

'Fatal' means causing death or disaster, which is directly synonymous with 'deadly'.

Q10. Select the most appropriate synonym of the word in bold. We'd better watch our step and not give him any excuse to harass us further.

  1. A. betray
  2. B. relish
  3. C. soothe
  4. D. intimidate

Solution

'Harass' means to subject someone to aggressive pressure or intimidation. Thus, 'intimidate' is the closest synonym.

Q11. Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Toxic

  1. A. Laudatory
  2. B. Lanky
  3. C. Lethal
  4. D. Licit

Solution

'Toxic' means poisonous, which can cause death or massive harm, closely synonymous with 'lethal'.

Q12. Select the most appropriate synonym to replace the underlined word in the given sentence. No altruistic act is truly sincere.

  1. A. philanthropic
  2. B. phantasmal
  3. C. phenomenal
  4. D. phonotypical

Solution

'Altruistic' refers to showing a selfless concern for the well-being of others, perfectly matching the synonym 'philanthropic'.

Q13. Select the most appropriate synonym of the bold word in the following sentence. He tried to alleviate the sufferings of his neighbours.

Select the most appropriate synonym of the bold word in the following sentence. He tried to alleviate the sufferings of his neighbours.

  1. A. Swell
  2. B. Add
  3. C. Intensify
  4. D. Relieve

Solution

'Alleviate' means to make suffering or a problem less severe, making 'Relieve' the perfect synonym.

Q14. Identify from the given options the word which is similar in meaning to the following word. Equivocal

Identify from the given options the word which is similar in meaning to the following word. Equivocal

  1. A. Clear
  2. B. Ambiguous
  3. C. Representative
  4. D. Balanced

Solution

'Equivocal' means open to more than one interpretation or uncertain in nature, which is synonymous with 'Ambiguous'.

Q15. Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Abundant

  1. A. Ample
  2. B. Scarce
  3. C. Barren
  4. D. Difficult

Solution

'Abundant' means existing or available in large quantities, making 'Ample' the most appropriate synonym.

Q16. Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word. I would love to organise the farewell party at my house.

  1. A. Derange
  2. B. Disorder
  3. C. Arrange
  4. D. Confuse

Solution

To 'organise' means to coordinate, put in order, or set up, which perfectly matches 'Arrange'.

Q17. Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Berserk

  1. A. Demented
  2. B. Absurd
  3. C. Stubborn
  4. D. Lazy

Solution

'Berserk' means out of control with anger or excitement; wild or frenzied, which closely corresponds to 'Demented' (driven to behave irrationally due to anger, distress, or excitement).