20 Nov
As a Govt. job aspirant, vocabulary expansion is one of the most crucial aspects of Staff Selection Commission exam preparation. Of course, learning new words is a must for this task. Most aspirants begin the task by memorizing a standard word list, starting from the first letter. But this rarely proves to be a productive exercise because word lists can be quite daunting.
A better and more useful approach is focusing on high-frequency words. Being the Best SSC Coaching in Delhi & NCR, we follow this approach to help our students improve their vocabulary for competitive exams. Thus, we keep publishing Vocabulary quizzes based on words that have a high probability of being asked in the exam. Given below for your perusal is the latest word quiz created by our experts.
Quiz – Finding the Synonyms
Question 1. Unprecedented
a. Novel
b. Familiar
c. Tired
d. Hackneyed
Answer: Novel
Example: Financial inclusion schemes that were launched by the UPA govt. have proven to be an unprecedented success.
Question 2. Reprobate
a. Accept
b. Uncorrupt
c. Decline
d. Communicate
Answer: Decline
Example: Without any fear or hesitation Scarlett reprobated her neighbor’s indecent proposal.
Question 3. Vehement
a. Quietly
b. Forcefully
c. Dispassionate
d. Impassive
Answer: Forcefully
Example: The proposed legislation, which has prompted vehement criticism from the human rights commission, could still be approved by the senate.
Question 4. Salience
a. Silence
b. Miscreant
c. Strange
d. Prominence
Answer: Prominence
Example: The psychological impact of the salience of religion can be seen among not only the voters but also the political parties of the state.
Question 5. Onus
a. Burden
b. Adventure
c. Innocence
d. Winner
Answer: Burden
Example: The onus was on the manager who suggested the idea of aggressively promoting a weak brand.
Question 6. Vengeance
a. Consideration
b. Drama
c. Revenge
d. Love
Answer: Revenge
Example: As Prime Minister, Pt. Nehru never sought vengeance against those people who tried to undermine him during the British occupation of India.
Question 7. Acrimonious
a. Tender
b. Hopeful
c. Trusting
d. Bitter
Answer: Bitter
Example: There seems to be no end to the acrimonious Arab-Israel dispute which started more than five decades ago.
Question 8. Lackadaisical
a. Ambitious
b. Enterprising
c. Listless
d. Animated
Answer: Listless
Example: Feeling really lackadaisical because of the sweltering heat, the boys lazily tossed a basketball back and forth.
Question 9. Peccadillo
a. Honest
b. Offense
c. Heartfelt
d. Cruel
Answer: Offense
Example: Present day voters are much more tolerant of extra-marital peccadilloes by politicians as compared to voters of the 20th century.
Question 10. Shenanigans
a. Orderly
b. Constant
c. Mischief
d. Unnatural
Answer: Mischief
Example: Even the school authorities take a kind view of students engaging in harmless shenanigans on the final day of school.
Question 11. Laconic
a. Concise
b. Young
c. Involved
d. Explanatory
Answer: Concise
Example: The tennis star’s laconic replies suggested that she was not interested in discussing her personal life with the media.
Question 12. Louche
a. Communal
b. Near
c. Terrifying
d. Shameful
Answer: Shameful
Example: In the last couple of years, a number of louche nightclubs have sprung up in this seedy neighborhood.
Question 13. Indefatigable
a. Tireless
b. Normal
c. Final
d. Tricky
Answer: Tireless
Example: As an entrepreneur, one must be ready to work as an indefatigable laborer from sunrise to sunset.
Question 14. Slovenly
a. Astute
b. Ethical
c. Untidy
d. Frugal
Answer: Untidy
Example: For the sake of a rebellious image, the members of the rock band transformed themselves from well groomed lads to slovenly teenagers.
Question 15. Vulpine
a. Superior
b. Crafty
c. Troubling
d. Warm
Answer: Crafty
Example: As the cracker went off in the washroom, Jason gave a vulpine smile to his classmates.
Question 16. Pristine
a. Decent
b. Unspoiled
c. Shiny
d. Fortunate
Answer: Unspoiled
Example: In order to study wild animals in their natural habitat, the researcher is in search of a pristine jungle that hasn’t yet been subjected to deforestation.
Question 17. Presumptuous
a. Immodest
b. Alone
c. Unpopular
d. Awake
Answer: Immodest
Example: I hope they will not consider me presumptuous if I offer them some advice.
Question 18. Incredulous
a. Smug
b. Skeptical
c. Worried
d. Royal
Answer: Skeptical
Example: Being instinctively incredulous, my father is generally dismissive of any financial scheme that claims to offer exceptionally high return on investment.
Question 19. Nonchalance
a. Deception
b. Miserliness
c. Indifference
d. Enmity
Answer: Indifference
Example: With his usual nonchalance Nathan arrived at the auditorium half an hour after the show had started.
Question 20. Cantankerous
a. Diseased
b. Anxious
c. Doubtful
d. Bad-tempered
Answer: Bad-tempered
Example: As a kid, I was afraid of a fruit seller who looked quite scary and cantankerous.
Question 21. Autochthonous
a. Relieved
b. Complex
c. Native
d. Pale
Answer: Native
Example: The recently introduced African variety of fish has nearly wiped out the autochthonous species of freshwater fish found in the lake.
Question 22. Camaraderie
a. Fellowship
b. Judgment
c. Secrecy
d. Formality
Answer: Fellowship
Example: During my days as a student, there was not much camaraderie among members of our school band.
Question 23. Ignominy
a. Memory
b. Fidelity
c. Disgrace
d. Harmony
Answer: Disgrace
Example: The officer spent the last days of her life in ignominy after she was found guilty on charges of bribery and corruption.
Question 24. Lugubrious
a. Terrible
b. Sorrowful
c. Obvious
d. Gruff
Answer: Sorrowful
Example: The death of Mr. Rajiv Gandhi is one of the most lugubrious incidents in the history of independent India.
Question 25. Chivalrous
a. Debased
b. Ignoble
c. Courteous
d. Available
Answer: Courteous
Example: Being a chivalrous gentleman, Clark offered his coat to the old lady who was shivering with cold.
Question 26. Nescience
a. Exaggeration
b. Gloom
c. Ignorance
d. Fortune
Answer: Ignorance
Example: The nescience of today’s primary school students concerning current affairs and general awareness is quite appalling.
Question 27. Tumultuous
a. Uncivilized
b. Alike
c. Stormy
d. Attractive
Answer: Stormy
Example: The share price of the multinational FMCG firm was down 1 per cent after another tumultuous trading session at the stock market.
Question 28. Obfuscate
a. Confuse
b. Dig
c. Embarrass
d. Dislike
Answer: Confuse
Example: The latest legislation on consumer rights is more likely to obfuscate customers than to enlighten them.
Question 29. Reprehensible
a. Faithful
b. Blameworthy
c. Bold
d. Silent
Answer: Blameworthy
Example: The reprehensible autocrat, who oppressed the west Asia for over two decades, has at last been brought to book.
Question 30. Redoubtable
a. Facile
b. Formidable
c. Rebellious
d. Endless
Answer: Formidable
Example: The young wrestler’s final opponent, the current world champion, is going to be her most redoubtable adversary yet.
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Summary
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