75 Most Expected Vocabulary For SSC CHSL and SSC CGL 46-1-76!1!1 821686820058094

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75+ Most Expected Vocabulary for SSC CHSL and SSC CGL
1. Select the antonym of the given word.
VICIOUS
A. unfortunate
B. virtuous
C. sinful
D. baneful
Ans: B
Sol:
Let’s understand the meaning of the given words:
Vicious: able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
Unfortunate: not favoured by fortune; marked or accompanied by or
resulting in ill fortune
Virtuous: having good moral qualities
Example: She was the most honest and virtuous woman that he had ever
met.
Sinful: characterized by iniquity; wicked because it is believed to be a sin
Baneful: exceedingly harmful
Hence, option B is the correct answer.
2. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

A snake in the grass
A. A secret enemy
B. A good friend
C. A well-wisher
D. Difficult to find
Ans: A
Sol:
The idiom ‘A snake in the grass’ means a secret enemy.
Hence, option A is the correct answer.
3. Select one word for the following group of words.

A period of ten years.
A. Millennium
B. Decade
C. Century
D. Fortnight
Ans: B

Sol:
Millennium: a period of thousand years
Decade: a period of ten years
Century: a period of hundred years
Fortnight: a period of fifteen days
4. Select one word for the following group of words.

One who leaves his own country to settle in another.
A. Foreigner
B. Native
C. Tourist
D. Emigrant
Ans: D
Sol:
Foreigner: one who comes from other country
Native: one who belongs to a particular country by birth
Tourist: one who visits another country for pleasure
Emigrant: one who leaves his own country to settle in another
Hence, option D is the correct answer.
5. Select the wrongly spelt word.

A. practicle
B. flexible
C. elegant
D. flashy
Ans: A
Sol:
The wrongly spelt word is “practicle” and the correct spelling is “practical”
which means logical, related to real situations.
Let’s understand the meaning of other words:
Flexible: changeable
Elegant: graceful, beautiful
Flashy: showy, pretentious

6. Select the synonym of the given word.
PENITENCE
A. patience
B. admiration
C. repentance
D. misery
Ans: C
Sol:
Penitence: showing regret for sins or faults
Example: As a public display of penitence, the pastor apologized to his wife
in front of the whole congregation.
Admiration: a feeling of delighted approval and liking
Repentance: remorse for your past conduct
Example: purification through repentance
Misery: a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
Hence option C is the correct answer.
7. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom

On shank’s mare
A. on foot
B. on a lion
C. on a bicycle
D. on an elephant
Ans: A
Sol:
The idiom ‘On shank’s mare’ means on foot.
e.g. My bicycle fell apart three miles away from home, so I had to use
shank's mare to go the rest of the way.
8.Select the wrongly spelt word.

A. mansion
B. ostentasion
C. extension
D. persuasion
Ans: B

Sol:
The wrongly spelt word is “Ostentasion” and the correct spelling is
“Ostentation” which means showy display of wealth and luxury
Let’s understand the meaning of other words:
Mansion: a large and impressive house
Extension: addition
Persuasion: convincing someone

PATHETIC
A. pitiful
B. curious
C. insignificant
D. dull
Ans: A
Sol:
Pathetic: that makes people feel sympathy
Example: the shabby room struck her as extraordinarily pathetic
Pitiful: that makes people feel sympathy
Example: pitiful exhibition of cowardice
Curious: interested in learning
Insignificant: not worthy of notice
Dull: lacking in liveliness or animation
Hence option A is the correct answer.

HILARIOUS
A. happy
B. merry
C. blithe
D. sad
Ans: D
Sol:
Hilarious: extremely funny
Example: hilarious broad comedy
Blithe: lacking or showing a lack of due concern

Example: spoke with blithe ignorance of the true situation
11. Select the correct antonym of the given word.

QUIESCENT
A. peaceful
B. dejected
C. indifferent
D. active
Ans: D
Sol:
Quiescent: Not active or activated
Example: It has been quiescent since 1566 and is now completely extinct.
Peaceful: Not disturbed by strife, turmoil or war
Dejected: Affected or marked by low spirits
Indifferent: Marked by a lack of interest
Active: In operation
12. Select the correct antonym of the given word.

EXODUS
A. departure
B. refund
C. exit
D. arrival
Ans: D
Sol:
Exodus: A journey by a large group to escape from a hostile environment
Example: The reason for their exodus remained open to speculation.
Departure: The act of departing
Refund: The act of returning money received previously
Exit: An opening that permits escape or release
Arrival: The act of arriving at a certain place
Example: They awaited her arrival

13.Select the correctly spelt word.
A. exhibit
B. exteract
C. exhoust
D. exhail
Ans: A
Sol:
Option A has the correctly spelt word. Exhibit refers to show an attribute,
property, knowledge, or skill.
Correct spelling of other words along with their meanings:
Extract: Remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract
sense
Exhaust: Wear out completely
Exhale: Expel air
14.Select the correctly spelt word.

A. bouquette
B. humilliation
C. sarcasm
D. retalaite
Ans: C
Sol:
Option C has the correctly spelt word. Sarcasm refers to witty language used
to convey insults or scorn, esp. saying one thing but implying the opposite.
Correct spelling of other words along with their meanings:
Bouquet: An arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present
Humiliation: State of disgrace or loss of self-respect
Retaliate: Take revenge for a perceived wrong
15. Select the appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

A hard nut to crack
A. easily disappointed
B. a difficult problem
C. not restrained
D. easily encouraged
Ans: B

Sol:
The idiom a hard nut to crack refers to a difficult problem. Hence, option B is
the correct answer.
16. Select the word, which means the same as the groups of words
given.
A song sung at a burial
A. sonnet
B. dirge
C. hymn
D. ballad
Ans: B
Sol:
Sonnet: A verse form consisting of 14 lines with a fixed rhyme scheme
Dirge: A song or hymn of mourning composed or performed as a memorial
to a dead person
Hymn: A song of praise (to God or to a saint or to a nation)
Ballad: A narrative song with a recurrent refrain
17. Select the appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

To take French leave
A. welcome the host
B. acknowledge the host
C. leave with written permission
D. leave without any intimation
Ans: D
Sol:
The idiom to take French leave means to take a leave without intimation.
18. Select the word, which means the same as the given group of
words.
Something that cannot be heard
A. infallible
B. audible
C. inaudible
D. irrevocable

Ans: C
Sol:
Infallible: Incapable of failure or error
Audible: Heard or perceptible by the ear
Inaudible: Impossible to hear; imperceptible by the ear
Irrevocable: Incapable of being retracted or revoked
Hence, option C is the correct answer.
19. Select the correct synonym of the given word.

SCINTILLATING
A. stinging
B. glittering
C. flattering
D. boring
Ans: B
Sol:
Scintillating: Having brief brilliant points or flashes of light
Example: the scintillating stars
Stinging: Harsh or hurtful in tone or character
Glittering: Having brief brilliant points or flashes of light
Flattering: Showing or representing to advantage
Boring: So lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
20. Select the correct synonym of the given word.

OBLIGATORY
A. mandatory
B. reckless
C. useless
D. aggressive
Ans: A
Sol:
Obligatory: Morally or legally constraining or binding
Example: attendance is obligatory
Mandatory: Required by rule
Example: attendance is mandatory
Reckless: Marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences

Useless: Having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully
Aggressive: Having or showing determination and energetic pursuit of your
ends
21. Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.
A person without a settled home or regular work who wanders from place to
place and lives by begging.
A. vagrant
B. truant
C. itinerant
D. migrant
Ans: A
Sol: The meanings of the words are:
Vagrant: a person without a settled home or regular work who wanders from
place to place and lives by begging.
Truant: a pupil who stays away from school without leave or explanation.
Itinerant: travelling from place to place.
Migrant: a person who moves from one place to another, especially in order
to find work or better living conditions.

TILT
A. Support
B. Cross
C. Straighten
D. Slant
Ans: D
Tilt: move or cause to move into a sloping position.
Support: bear all or part of the weight of; hold up.
Cross: a mark, object, or figure formed by two short intersecting lines or
pieces (+ or ×).
Straighten: make or become straight.
Slant: slope or lean in a particular direction; diverge or cause to diverge
from the vertical or horizontal.

Get out of hand
A. get upset
B. give up something
C. get out of control
D. to complete a task
Ans: C
Sol: If a situation gets out of hand, it cannot be controlled any longer.
For example: Two men in the club had an argument that got out of hand
and the police were called.

GARRULOUS
A. Talkative
B. Concise
C. Throaty
D. Guttural
Ans: A
Sol: The meanings of the given words are:
Garrulous: excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters.
Talkative: fond of or given to talking.
Concise: giving a lot of information clearly and in a few words; brief but
comprehensive.
Throaty: (of a voice or other sound) deep and husky.
Guttural: (of a speech sound) produced in the throat; harsh-sounding.

A. Examplify
B. Example
C. Exhale
D. Exempt
Ans: A
Sol: Option A has the incorrectly spelt word. The correct spelling is
‘exemplify’ and it means ‘be a typical example of’.

Costs an arm and a leg
A. Rarely available
B. Easy to obtain
C. Nothing to lose
D. Very expensive
Ans: D
Sol: The idiom ‘costs an arm and a leg’ means ‘be extremely expensive’.
For example: the coat had cost him an arm and a leg.

A. Comparison
B. Communication
C. Compitition
D. Comparable
Ans: C
Sol: Option C has the incorrectly spelt word. Its correct spelling is
‘competition’ and it means ‘the activity or condition of striving to gain or win
something by defeating or establishing superiority over’.

TENDER
A. Rough
B. Warm
C. Gentle
D. soft
Ans: A
Tender: showing gentleness, kindness, and affection.
Rough: having an uneven or irregular surface; not smooth or level.
Warm: of or at a fairly or comfortably high temperature.
Gentle: having or showing a mild, kind, or tender temperament or character.
Soft: easy to mould, cut, compress, or fold; not hard or firm to the touch.
Therefore, option A is the correct answer.

ESCALATE
A. Raise
B. Enlarge
C. Reduce
D. Heighten
Ans: C
Escalate: increase rapidly.
Raise: lift or move to a higher position or level.
Enlarge: make or become larger or more extensive.
Reduce: make smaller or less in amount, degree, or size.
Heighten: make or become more intense.
Therefore, option C is the correct answer.
A person, animal or plant belonging originally to a place
A. Occupant
B. Alien
C. Native
D. Resident
Ans: C
Sol: The meanings of the given words are as follows:
Occupant: a person who resides or is present in a house, vehicle, seat, etc.,
at a given time.
Alien: belonging to a foreign country.
Native: a person born in a specified place or associated with a place by birth,
whether subsequently resident there or not.
Resident: a person who lives somewhere permanently or on a long-term
basis.
Therefore, option C is the correct answer.

To play ducks and drakes
A. to change places
B. to use recklessly
C. to be friendly
D. to act cleverly
Ans: B
Sol: The idiom ‘to play ducks and drakes’ means ‘to behave recklessly; to
idly squander one's wealth’. For example: She played ducks and drakes
with her property. Hence, option B is the correct answer.

CHRONIC
A. persistent
B. temporary
C. common
D. ordinary
Ans: A
Sol: The meanings of the words are as follows:
Chronic: (of an illness) persisting for a long time or constantly recurring.
Persistent: continuing to exist or occur over a prolonged period.
Temporary: lasting for only a limited period of time; not permanent.
Common: occurring, found, or done often; prevalent.
Ordinary: with no special or distinctive features; normal.
Hence, persistent is the synonym of the given word.

A. Career
B. Carriage
C. Calander
D. Callous
Ans: C
Sol: Option C has the wrongly spelt word. The correct spelling is ‘calendar’
which means a chart or series of pages showing the days, weeks, and
months of a particular year, or giving particular seasonal information.

A. Explode
B. Expire
C. Exploite
D. Explicit
Ans: C
Sol: Option C has the incorrectly spelt word. The correct spelling is ‘exploit’
and it means ‘make full use of and derive benefit from (a resource)’.

At daggers drawn
A. without hope
B. bitterly hostile
C. friendly with each other
D. deceiving somebody
Ans: B
Sol: The idiom ‘at daggers drawn’ means ‘(of two people) be bitterly hostile
towards each other’. For example: they have been at daggers drawn for
weeks over tactics. Hence, option B is the correct answer.

EXPANSION
A. augmentation
B. compression
C. inflation
D. extension
Ans: B
Expansion: the action of becoming larger or more extensive.
Augmentation: the action or process of making or becoming greater in size
or amount.
Compression: the reduction in volume.
Inflation: the action of inflating something or the condition of being inflated.
Extension: a part that is added to something to enlarge or prolong it.
Hence, 'compression' is the antonym of the given word.

COERCE
A. pressurize
B. leave
C. enchant
D. cajole
Ans: A
Sol: The meanings of the words are as follows:
Coerce: persuade (an unwilling person) to do something by using force or
threats.
Pressurize: attempt to persuade or coerce (someone) into doing something.
Leave: go away from.
Enchant: fill (someone) with great delight; charm.
Cajole: persuade (someone) to do something by sustained coaxing or
flattery.
Hence, 'pressurize' is the synonym of the given word.
A student who idly or without excuse absents himself/hersef from school
A. migrant
B. itinerant
C. truant
D. vagrant
Ans: C
Migrant: a person who moves from one place to another, especially in order
to find work or better living conditions.
Itinerant: travelling from place to place.
Truant: a pupil who stays away from school without leave or explanation.
Vagrant: a person without a settled home or regular work who wanders from
place to place and lives by begging.

A person, animal or plant much below the usual height
A. creature
B. wizard
C. dwarf
D. witch
Ans: C
Creature: an animal, as distinct from a human being.
Wizard: (in legends and fairy tales) a man who has magical powers.
Dwarf: a person who is of unusually or abnormally small stature because of
a medical condition; a person affected by dwarfism.
Witch: a woman thought to have magic powers, especially evil ones,
popularly depicted as wearing a black cloak and pointed hat and flying on a
broomstick.

SCARCE
A. scanty
B. seldom
C. plentiful
D. few
Ans: C
Scarce: (especially of food, money, or some other resource) insufficient for
the demand.
Scanty: small or insufficient in quantity or amount.
Seldom: not often; rarely.
Plentiful: existing in or yielding great quantities; abundant.
Few: a small number of.
Therefore, 'plentiful' is the antonym of the given word.

41. Select the incorrectly spelt word.
A. Extinct
B. Expidition
C. Experiment
D. Extempore
Ans: B
Sol: Option B has the wrongly spelt word. The correct spelling is
‘expedition’ and it means a long journey for a special purpose.
Other words and their meanings:
Extinct = no longer existing
Experiment = a scientific test that is done in order to get proof of

something or new knowledge
Extempore = spoken, done, or written without any prior preparation or

thought
42. Direction: Select the word which means the same as the group of
words given.
Close fitting cover for a sword or knife
A. Screen
B. Sheath
C. Shield
D. Guard
Ans: B
Sol:
Screen = a flat vertical surface that is used for dividing a room or keeping
somebody/something out of sight
Sheath = a cover for a knife or other sharp weapon
Shield = a large piece of metal or wood that soldiers carried to protect
Guard = a person who protects a place or people, or who stops prisoners
from escaping

43. Direction: Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
ABBREVIATE
A. Challenge
B. Expand
C. Oppose
D. Dispute
Ans: B
Sol: Let’s first see the meanings of the words given:
Abbreviate = to make something shorter, especially a word or phrase
Challenge = something new and difficult that forces you to make a lot of
effort
Expand = to become or to make something bigger
Oppose = to disagree with somebody’s beliefs, actions or plans and to try to
change or stop them
Dispute = a disagreement or argument between two people, groups or
countries
44. Select the word which means the same as the group of words
given.
A large natural or artificial lake used as a source of water supply
A. pool
B. reservoir
C. creek
D. pond
Ans: B
Sol:
Pool = a small amount of liquid lying on a surface
Reservoir = a large lake where water is stored to be used by a particular
area, city, etc.
Creek = a narrow piece of water where the sea flows into the land
Pond = an area of water that is smaller than a lake

Hats off to someone
A. Give hats to
B. Make new hats for
C. Announce a prize for
D. Congratulations to
Ans: D
Sol: The idiom “hats off to someone” is a phrase used to express
congratulations to someone.
e.g. Hats off to Claire! She's set a new record for the mile.
46. Direction: Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
ALLURING
A. Distracting
B. Cheating
C. Attractive
D. Deceitful
Ans: C
Sol: Let’s first see the meanings of the words:
Alluring = attractive and exciting in a way that is not easy to understand or
explain
Cheating = to trick somebody, especially when that person trusts you; to
deceive somebody
Distracting = to take somebody’s attention away from something
Attractive = that pleases or interests you; that you like
Deceitful = dishonest; trying to make somebody believe something that is
not true

47. Direction: Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom
in the given sentence.
A lot of work has gone on behind the scenes for the special event which is
being planned next week.
A. Unknown to everyone
B. To complete the arrangements
C. For spreading the news
D. In the theatre
Ans: A
Sol: The idiom ‘behind the scenes’ means something that is working or
happening privately without being known or seen by the public.
e.g. A lot of hard work has been going on behind the scenes.
48.Select the word with the incorrect spelling.

A. Quantity
B. Argument
C. Quarrell
D. Aisle
Ans: C
Sol: Option C has the incorrectly spelt word. The correct spelling is “quarrel”
and it means an angry argument or disagreement.
Other words and their meanings are:
Quantity = a number or an amount of something
Argument = an angry discussion between two or more people who disagree
with each other
Aisle = a passage between the rows of seats in a church, theatre, etc.
49. Direction: Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
EXTENSIVE
A. Elaborate
B. Intricate
C. Lengthy
D. Intensive

Ans: D
Sol: Let’s first see the meanings of the given words
Extensive = large in area or amount
Intricate = having many small parts or details put together in a complicated
way
Lengthy = very long
Intensive = involving a lot of effort or activity in a short period of time
Elaborate = containing a lot of careful detail or many detailed parts
50. Direction: Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
TRUST
A. Ability
B. Welfare
C. Safety
D. Belief
Ans: D
Sol: Let’s first see the meanings of the given words:
Trust = the belief that somebody is good, honest, sincere, etc. and will not
try to harm or trick you
Ability = the mental or physical power or skill that makes it possible to do
something
Welfare = the general health, happiness of a person, an animal or a group
Safety = the state of being safe; not being dangerous or in danger
Belief = something you accept as true; what you believe
51. Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.

SUCCINCT
A. pithy
B. terse
C. lengthy
D. curt
Ans: C
Sol:
The meanings of the words are:
Succinct(संक्षिप्त): (especially of something written or spoken) briefly and
clearly expressed.
Pithy: (of a fruit or plant) containing much pith.

Terse(संक्षिप्त): sparing in the use of words; abrupt.
Lengthy(क्षिस्तृत): (especially in reference to time) of considerable or unusual
length, especially so as to be tedious.
Curt(रूखा): rudely brief.

A. assurence
B. assurable
C. assure
D. assuredly
Ans: A
Sol:
'Assurance' meaning ' a positive declaration intended to give confidence; a
promise.' is wrongly spelt as 'assurence'. Hence, option A is the correct
answer.
Meaning of other words:

Assure(भरोसा क्षिलाना)= make certain in the future
Assuredly(क्षन:संिेह)= without a doubt
53. Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

INNUENDO
A. implication
B. evidence
C. verification
D. proof
Ans: A
Sol:
Innuendo(ताना): an allusive or oblique remark or hint, typically a suggestive
or disparaging one.
Implication(आशय): the conclusion that can be drawn from something
although it is not explicitly stated.
Evidence(सबूत): the available body of facts or information indicating whether
a belief or proposition is true or valid.
Verification(जााँच): the process of establishing the truth, accuracy, or validity
of something.

Proof(प्रमाण): evidence or argument establishing a fact or the truth of a
statement.

HIND
A. near
B. rear
C. first
D. front
Ans: B
Sol:
Hind: (especially of a bodily part) situated at the back; posterior.
Near: at or to a short distance away; nearby.
Rear: the back part of something, especially a building or vehicle.
First: coming before all others in time or order; earliest; 1st.
Front: the side or part of an object that presents itself to view or that is
normally seen or used first; the most forward part of something.
55. Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.

In spite of being born in an ______ family, he chose to fight all odds and
emerged as a notable statesman.
A. impeccable
B. immaculate
C. intelligent
D. impoverished
Ans: D
Sol:
Let's understand the meaning of the given words:
Impeccable(क्षनिोष) = without fault or error
Immaculate(बेिाग) = completely neat and clean
The sentence implies that despite being born in a poor family, the subject
emerged as a notable statesman.

‘Impoverished’ meaning ‘(of a person or area) made poor’ is the apt fit for
the blank.
56. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom

Throw in the towel
A. face the situation
B. think of a solution
C. admit defeat
D. drop something
Ans: C
Sol:
The idiom ‘throw in the towel’ means ‘to abandon a struggle; admit defeat’.
For example: ‘There are times when the difficulties appear too great and we
just throw in the towel’.

To air dirty linen in public
A. to discuss private affairs in public
B. to hang out clothes in the open
C. to continue to complain
D. to stand up and fight
Ans: A
Sol:
The idiom ‘to air dirty linen in public’ means ‘to discuss very private,
personal matters, especially that which may be sensitive or embarrassing, in
public or with other people’.
For example: The captain refuses to air the team's dirty laundry in public.

A. berry
B. barren
C. berrel
D. barrier
Ans: C
Sol:
'Barrel' meaning ' a cylindrical container bulging out in the middle,
traditionally made of wooden staves with metal hoops round them' is
wrongly spelt as 'berrel'. Hence, option C is the correct answer.
Meaning of other words:
Berry(कोई छोटा फल)= a small fruit having any of various structures
Barrier(अिरोध)= a structure or object that impedes free movement
Barren(बंजर)= having little or no vegetation; desolate and lifeless
A group of singers in a church
A. choir
B. band
C. host
D. troop
Ans: A
Sol:
Choir(भजन गाने िालों का समूह): an organized group of singers, especially one
that takes part in church services or performs in public.
Band(पट्टा): a flat, thin strip or loop of material, used as a fastener, for
reinforcement, or as decoration.
Host(मेजबान): a person who receives or entertains other people as guests.
Troop(टोली): soldiers or armed forces.

One who does not tire easily
A. infallible
B. indefatigable
C. inevitable
D. indelible
Ans: B
Sol:
Infallible(अचूक): incapable of making mistakes or being wrong.
Indefatigable(न थकनेिाला): (of a person or their efforts) persisting tirelessly.
Inevitable(अक्षनिायय): certain to happen; unavoidable.
Indelible(पक्का): (of ink or a pen) making marks that cannot be removed.
61. Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.

People’s will and determination can help them _____ most of the challenges
of life.
A. overvalue
B. overdo
C. overview
D. overcome
Ans: D
Sol:
Let's understand the meaning of the given words:
Overvalue(अक्षधमूल्यन करना) = assign too high a value to
Overdo(अक्षधक करना) = do something to an excessive degree
Overview(क्षनरीिण) = a general summary of a subject
The sentence implies that people’s will and determination help them to get
over most of the challenges of life.
‘Overcome’ meaning ‘succeed in dealing with (a problem or difficulty)’ is
the apt fit for the blank.

EXOTIC
A. alien
B. ordinary
C. colourful
D. curious
Ans: B
Sol:
Exotic(क्षििे शी): originating in or characteristic of a distant foreign country.
Alien(क्षििे शी): belonging to a foreign country.
Ordinary: with no special or distinctive features; normal.
Colourful: having much or varied colour; bright.
Curious(उत्सुक): eager to know or learn something.

ENSCONCE
A. disarrange
B. impudence
C. request
D. unveil
Ans: A
Sol: Let us understand the meaning of the given words:-
Ensconce = establish or settle (someone) in a comfortable, safe place.
Impudence = insolence or disrespect.
Disarrange = destroy the arrangement or order of or disordered.
Request = asking for something.
Unveil = to remove a veil or covering from; to make public.

Sanctimonious
A. Devout
B. Impious
C. Empirical
D. Maudlin
Ans: B
Sol: Sanctimonious means making a hypocritical show of religious devotion,
piety, righteousness.
Devout means having or showing deep religious feeling or commitment.
Impious means showing a lack of respect for God or religion.
Empirical means based on, concerned with, or verifiable by observation or
experience rather than theory or pure logic.
Maudlin means self-pityingly or tearfully sentimental.
65. Direction: Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.
TORPID
A. comatose
B. lackadaisical
C. dormant
D. zippy
Ans: D
Sol: Torpid means mentally or physically inactive; lethargic.
Comatose means relating to or in a state of coma.
Lackadaisical means lacking enthusiasm and determination.
Dormant means the state of rest or inactivity.
Zippy means bright, fresh, or lively.
Therefore, the antonym of torpid is zippy.

66.Select the word which is opposite in meaning to "HAZARDOUS".
A. Perilous
B. Precarious
C. Dicey
D. Secure
Ans: D
Sol: Hazardous means dangerous.
Perilous means dangerous.
Precarious means uncertain, insecure.
Dicey means uncertain.
Secure means safe.
Hence, option D - Secure is the correct answer.

SUSCEPTIBLE
A. incredible
B. immune
C. predictable
D. unpredictable
Ans: B
Sol: Let us understand the meaning of the given words :-
Susceptible = easily influenced or harmed by something.

E.g. :- These plants are particularly susceptible to frost.
Incredible = impossible or very difficult to believe.
Immune = Not affected or influenced by something.

E.g. :- Most people who've had chickenpox once are immune to it for the
rest of their lives.
Predictable = able to be foretold or declared in advance.
Unpredictable = likely to change suddenly and without reason and

therefore not able to be predicted.

Kick the bucket
A. loose temper
B. to delay a little longer
C. to die
D. to meet with an accident
Ans: C
Sol: The idiom "kick the bucket" is an expression that means to die. Hence,
option C is the correct answer.
69. In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word
similar in meaning to the given word.
Nifty
A. dandy
B. obnoxious
C. grody
D. gross
Ans: A
Sol: Obnoxious means extremely unpleasant.
Grody means very unpleasant; disgusting.
Gross means (especially of wrongdoing) very obvious and unacceptable.
Dandy is a man unduly concerned with looking stylish and fashionable. And
nifty means particularly good, skilful, or effective.
70.Find a word that is the antonym of -

To actuate
A. To retard
B. To spur
C. To impel
D. To propel
Ans: A
Sol: Spur is a device with a small spike or a spiked wheel that is worn on a
rider's heel and used for urging a horse forward.

Impel is to drive, force, or urge (someone) to do something.
Propel is to drive or push something forwards.
Retard is to delay or hold back in terms of progress or development.
Actuate means to make (a machine or device) operate.
Hence, option A is the correct option
71. Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word
followed by four words/group of words. Select the option that is nearest in
meaning to the underlined word/words and mark your response in your
Answer Sheet accordingly.
Her red fit and flare dress seemed to be shimmering under the bright lights
of the party
A. Stolid
B. Glinting
C. Daft
D. Daffy
Ans: B
Sol: Let’s first learn the meanings of the given words:
Shimmer = to shine with a soft, slightly wavering light.
Stolid = calm, dependable, and showing little emotion or animation.
Daft = silly; foolish.
Daffy = silly; mildly strange.
Glint = to give out or reflect small flashes of light.

MULTITUDE
A. scarcity
B. minority
C. mass
D. radiant

Ans: C
Sol: Let's understand the meaning of the given words:
Multitude = a large indefinite number

For e.g.- "a multitude of TV antennas"
Scarcity = the state of being in short supply.
Minority = the smaller number or part, especially a number or part

representing less than half of the whole.
Radiant = sending out light; shining or glowing brightly.
Mass = the property of something that is great in magnitude

For e.g.- "he received a mass of correspondence"
73.Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Vanity
A. humility
B. pride
C. ostentation
D. pity
Ans: B
Sol: Vanity means excessive pride in one's own appearance or
achievements.(अक्षभमान)
Let's first learn the meanings of the words:
Pride means feeling of self-respect and personal worth. (गौरि)
Humility means the quality of not being proud because you are aware of
your bad qualities.(क्षिनम्रता)
Ostentation means a show of wealth, possessions, or power intended to

attract admiration or notice.(डींग)
Pity means the feeling of sorrow and compassion caused by the sufferings
and misfortunes of others.(िया)

Out of all the options, only pride is the appropriate synonym of vanity.

TRADUCE
A. Trade
B. Defame
C. Dance
D. Dunce
Ans: B
Sol: Traduce means to speak badly or tell lies about (someone) so as to
damage their reputation. Hence defame is the most suitable synonym of the
given word which means damage the good reputation of (someone).
"Dunce" means stupid person.
"Trade" is the process of buying and selling things.

SULLEN
A. resurrection
B. repudiation
C. requisite
D. resentful
Ans: D
Sol:
Sullen = angry or bad-tempered; not happy with someone or something
Resurrection = The condition of having been restored to life.
Repudiation=The refusal, especially by public authorities, to acknowledge a
contract or debt.
Resentful = feeling or expressing bitterness or indignation at having been
treated unfairly.
Requisite = something that circumstances make necessary
Hence, option D is the right answer.

76.Which of the word is closest in meaning to the word 'Adopt'?
A. Choose
B. Apply
C. Adjust
D. Accommodate
Ans: A
Sol: Adopt(अपनाना) = take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect
Accommodate(स्थान िे ना) = to provide with a place to live or to be stored in.
Adjust(समाधान करना) = alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform

to a standard

GOAD
A. Spur
B. Lone
C. Pursue
D. Supersede
Ans: A
Sol:
Goad = provoke or annoy (someone) so as to stimulate an action or reaction
Spur = to incite, stimulate; to encourage someone to do something
Lone = alone, having no companion
Pursue = to follow or chase (someone or something)
Supersede = to replace in power, authority, effectiveness, acceptance, use
etc
The words "Goad" and "Spur" both are synonymous to each other. Hence,
option A is the correct answer.
78. Choose the word which is nearly opposite in meaning to the given word.
SynchronousA. Not in working order
B. Asynchronous
C. Without problems
D. Surfeit

Ans: B
Sol: Synchronous means existing at the same time or simultaneous.
Contrary to this, 'asynchronous' is the most suitable response.
Surfeit means an excessive amount of something.
79.
|||Common||| In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select
the word opposite in meaning to the given word. |||End|||
Predilection A. Confusion
B. Detestation
C. Abnormality
D. Desperateness
Ans: B
Sol:
Predilection = a preference or special liking for something.
Detestation = extreme hatred or dislike for someone or something
Abnormality = the state of being not normal, average, typical, or usual;

deviating from a standard
Desperateness = reckless or dangerous because of despair, hopelessness, or

urgency
So, option B is the correct answer.
80.
|||Common|||
Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.
|||End|||
VexationA. Patience
B. Pleasantness
C. Displeasure
D. Dislike
Ans: B

Sol: Vexation means the state of being annoyed, frustrated, or worried.
Pleasantness means giving or affording pleasure or enjoyment.
Both of these words are antonyms.
81. Direction: In the following question, out of the five alternatives, select
the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Undermine
A. Ensnare
B. Mollify
C. Terminate
D. Bolster
E. Sabotage
Ans: D
Sol: Undermine (v.): lessen effectiveness, power, or ability
Bolster (v.): to support or strengthen
Terminate (v.): to bring to an end
Mollify (v.): to make someone less angry or upset
Ensnare (v.): to catch in or as in a trap
Sabotage (v.): deliberately destroy, damage, or obstruct (something),
especially for political or military advantage
So, the correct answer is option D.


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