SSC CPO 2019 Synonyms:- Total – 40 Q&A’s
Q.1:- Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. [09 Dec. CPO 2019 Mor Shift]
CONTAMINATE
1. sanctify
2. cleanse
3. purify
4. pollute
Correct Answer:- pollute
(CONTAMINATE – दूषित करना.), (pollute – गंदा करना.)
Ex: – Nuclear weapons plants across the country are heavily contaminated with toxic wastes.
Q.2: – Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. [09 Dec. CPO 2019 Mor Shift]
SUBSEQUENT
1. consecutive
2. preceding
3. antecedent
4. prior
Correct Answer: – consecutive
(SUBSEQUENT – आगामी), (consecutive – लगातार)
Ex: – The theory was developed subsequent to the earthquake of 1906.
Q.3: – Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. [09 Dec. CPO 2019 Mor Shift]
ADEQUATE
1. meagre
2. sufficient
3. inept
4. unfit
Correct Answer:- sufficient
(ADEQUATE – उचित, पर्याप्त), (sufficient – पर्याप्त)
Ex: – His office is perfectly adequate for my needs
Q.4: – Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. [09 Dec. CPO 2019 Mor Shift]
TRANQUIL
1. nervous
2. agitated
3. calm
4. wild
Correct Answer:- calm
(TRANQUIL – शांत, शांतचित्त), (calm – शांत)
Ex: – The hotel is in a tranquil rural setting.
Q.5: – Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. [09 Dec. CPO 2019 Mor Shift]
FASCINATING
1. appealing
2. boring
3. stupid
4. tiring
Correct Answer:- appealing
(FASCINATING – चित्त आकर्षण करनेवाला), (appealing – आकर्षक)
Ex: – Science has always fascinated me.
Q.6: – Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. [09 Dec. CPO 2019 Eve Shift]
CONDEMN
1. commend
2. denounce
3. compliment
4. approve
Correct Answer:- denounce
(CONDEMN – निंदा करना), (denounce – आरोप लगा देना)
Ex: – The film was condemned for its sexism.
Q.7: – Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. [09 Dec. CPO 2019 Eve Shift]
ENGULF
1. uncover
2. dry
3. inundate
4. neglect
Correct Answer:- inundate
(ENGULF – घेर लेना), (inundate – सैलाब करना, बाढ़ लाना)
Ex: – The flames rapidly engulfed the house.
Q.8: – Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. [09 Dec. CPO 2019 Eve Shift]
OFFEND
1. annoy
2. assuage
3. aid
4. assist
Correct Answer:- annoy
(OFFEND – अप्रसन्न करना), (annoy – दु: ख पहुँचाना)
Ex: – I’ve never knowingly offended him.
Q.9: – Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. [09 Dec. CPO 2019 Eve Shift]
PARSIMONY
1. generosity
2. frugality
3. readiness
4. bounty
Correct Answer:- frugality
(PARSIMONY – बचत), (frugality – कमखर्ची)
Ex: – The charity was surprised by the parsimony of some larger corporations.
Q.10: – Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. [09 Dec. CPO 2019 Eve Shift]
APPARENT
1. obvious
2. doubtful
3. dubious
4. obscure
Correct Answer:- obvious
(APPARENT – स्पष्ट), (obvious – ज़ाहिर)
Ex: – The changes were readily apparent.
Q.11: – Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. [11 Dec. CPO 2019 Mor Shift]
FATIGUE
1. liveliness
2. weariness
3. earnestness
4. freshness
Correct Answer:- weariness
(FATIGUE – थकान), (weariness – थकावट)
Ex: – We were overcome by fatigue after the long hike.
Q.12: – Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. [11 Dec. CPO 2019 Mor Shift]
REDUNDANT
1. uninterested
2. unsuitable
3. unparalleled
4. unnecessary
Correct Answer:- unnecessary
(REDUNDANT – व्यर्थ), (unnecessary – बेकार)
Ex :- If you are made redundant, your employer tells you to leave because your job is no longer necessary or because your employer cannot afford to keep paying you.
Q.13:- Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. [11 Dec. CPO 2019 Mor Shift]
TRIVIAL
1. superficial
2. warm
3. meaningful
4. essential
Correct Answer:- superficial
(TRIVIAL – तुच्छ), (superficial – सतही, तुच्छ)
Ex :- I don’t know why he gets so upset about something so trivial.
Q.14:- Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. [11 Dec. CPO 2019 Mor Shift]
SCANTY
1. plentiful
2. enough
3. adequate
4. meagre
Correct Answer:- meagre
(SCANTY – अल्प, थोड़ा), (meagre – अल्प)
Ex :- There is only scanty evidence of his involvement.
Q.15:- Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. [11 Dec. CPO 2019 Mor Shift]
COMPLACENT
1. amicable
2. discontent
3. smug
4. aggressive
Correct Answer:- smug
(COMPLACENT – आत्मसंतुष्ट, सुप्रीत), (smug – आत्मसंतुष्ट)
Ex :- She was complacent about her achievements.
Q.16:- Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. [11 Dec. CPO 2019 Eve Shift]
FLOURISH
1. Languish
2. Wither
3. Shrivel
4. Thrive
Correct Answer:- Thrive
(FLOURISH – विकास पाना), (Thrive – बढ़ना)
Ex :- These plants flourish in a damp climate.
Q.17:- Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. [11 Dec. CPO 2019 Eve Shift]
PERPETUATE
1. Cease
2. Preserve
3. Prevent
4. Release
Correct Answer:- Preserve
(PERPETUATE – बनाये रखना, यादगार बनाना), (Preserve – बनाये रखना, रक्षित करना.)
Ex :- We should perpetuate the rare species.
Q.18:- Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. [11 Dec. CPO 2019 Eve Shift]
DISCERN
1. Neglect
2. Disregard
3. Daunt
4. Perceive
Correct Answer:- Perceive
(DISCERN – जानना), (Perceive – समझना)
Ex :- It is difficult to discern the truth.
Q.19:- Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. [11 Dec. CPO 2019 Eve Shift]
INIMICAL
1. Deliberate
2. Comparable
3. Influential
4. Hostile
Correct Answer:- Hostile
(INIMICAL – विरोधी), (Hostile – शत्रुतापूर्ण)
Ex :- Lack of ambition is inimical to success.
Q.20:- Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. [11 Dec. CPO 2019 Eve Shift]
VENERABLE
1. Reliable
2. Valuable
4. Redeemed
Correct Answer:- Esteemed
(VENERABLE – सम्मानित, आदरणीय), (Esteemed – सम्मानित)
Ex :- A venerable person deserves respect because they are old and wise.
Q.21: – Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
INCESSANT. [12 Dec. CPO 2019 Mor Shift]
1. persistent
2. transient
3. inconstant
4. intermittent
Correct Answer:- persistent
(INCESSANT – निरंतर), (persistent – लगातार, दृढ़)
Ex: – Breathing must be incessant to stay alive.
Q.22: – Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
FATIGUE. [12 Dec. CPO 2019 Mor Shift]
1. liveliness
2. weariness
3. freshness
4. brightness
Correct Answer: – weariness
(FATIGUE – थकान), (weariness – थकावट)
Ex: – His eyes felt heavy with fatigue.
Q.23: – Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
SANCTION. [12 Dec. CPO 2019 Mor Shift]
1. denial
2. grace
3. approval
4. mercy
Correct Answer:- approval
(SANCTION – मंजूरी), (approval – अनुमोदन)
Ex: – We received sanction to proceed with our plans.
Q.24: – Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
JEOPARDY. [12 Dec. CPO 2019 Mor Shift]
1. promotion
2. prevention
3. peril
4. protection
Correct Answer:- peril
(JEOPARDY – ख़तरा), (peril – जोखिम)
Ex :- Bad investments have put the company’s future in jeopardy.
Q.25: – Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
IGNOMINY. [12 Dec. CPO 2019 Mor Shift]
1. esteem
2. virtue
3. morality
4. disgrace
Correct Answer:- disgrace
(IGNOMINY – बदनामी), (disgrace – अपमान)
Ex: – The incumbent party experienced the ignominy of total defeat in the last election.
Q.26: – Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
LOYAL. [12 Dec. CPO 2019 Eve Shift]
1. devoted
2. routine
3. legal
4. varied
Correct Answer: – devoted
(LOYAL – राजनिष्ठ), (devoted – भक्त)
Ex: – We assured him of our loyal support.
Q.27:- Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
OPINION. [12 Dec. CPO 2019 Eve Shift]
1. wisdom
2. sense
3. view
4. chance
Correct Answer:- view
(OPINION – राय, विचार), (view – राय)
Ex :- It is my considered opinion that he should be promoted.
Q.28:- Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
ALOOF. [12 Dec. CPO 2019 Eve Shift]
1. detached
2. protected
3. rocky
4. steady
Correct Answer:- detached
(ALOOF – अलग), (detached – जुदा जुदा)
Ex :- Some people find her aloof and unfriendly.
Q.29:- Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
INCREDIBLE. [12 Dec. CPO 2019 Eve Shift]
1. unwilling
2. disturbing
3. unbelievable
4. unnoticed
Correct Answer:- unbelievable
(INCREDIBLE – अविश्वसनीय, आश्चर्यजनक), (unbelievable – अविश्वसनीय)
Ex :- The plot of this book is incredible.
Q.30:- Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
INTENSIFY. [12 Dec. CPO 2019 Eve Shift]
1. eliminate
2. destroy
3. terminate
4. strengthen
Correct Answer:- strengthen
(INTENSIFY – बढ़ाना, अधिक करना, मजबूत करना), (strengthen – मजबूत बनाना)
Ex :- We have no choice but to intensify the strike campaign.
Q.31:- Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
EXASPERATE. [13 Dec. CPO 2019 Mor Shift]
1. Infuriate
2. Appreciate
3. Imitate
4. Desperate
Correct Answer:- Infuriate
(EXASPERATE – चिढ़ाना, गुस्सा दिलाना), (Infuriate – क्रुद्ध करना)
Ex :- I was exasperated by all the noise.
Q.32:- Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
FEIGN. [13 Dec. CPO 2019 Mor Shift]
Ans 1. Hinder
2. Instruct
3. Foretell
4. Pretend
Correct Answer:- Pretend
(FEIGN – बहाना करना), (Pretend – ढोंग करना)
Ex :- He used to feign an excuse.
Q.33:- Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
EFFICACIOUS. [13 Dec. CPO 2019 Mor Shift]
1. Voracious
2. Effective
3. Audacious
4. Impotent
Correct Answer:- Effective
(EFFICACIOUS – प्रभावोत्पादक), (Effective – प्रभावी)
Ex :- Example is always more efficacious than precept.
Q.34:- Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
BEGUILE. [13 Dec. CPO 2019 Mor Shift]
1. Repulse
2. Hasten
3. Deceive
4. Disenchant
Correct Answer:- Deceive
(BEGUILE – गुमराह करना), (Deceive – धोखा देना)
Ex :- Nothing can beguile the old man.
Q.35:- Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
DEFERENCE. [13 Dec. CPO 2019 Mor Shift]
1. Contrast
2. Delay
3. Ignorance
4. Obeisance
Correct Answer:- Obeisance
(DEFERENCE – सम्मान), (Obeisance – श्रद्धा)
Ex :- We all showed deference to his skill.
Q.36:- Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
DISASTROUS. [13 Dec. CPO 2019 Eve Shift]
1. noisy
2. impressive
3. wicked
4. calamitous
Correct Answer:- calamitous
(DISASTROUS – विनाशकारी), (calamitous – नुक़सानदेह)
Ex :- Careless talk can be disastrous for a business.
Q.37:- Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
FATIGUE. [13 Dec. CPO 2019 Eve Shift]
1. energy
2. warmth
3. lightness
4. tiredness
Correct Answer:- tiredness
(FATIGUE – थकावट), (tiredness – थकान)
Ex :- She continued to have severe stomach cramps, aches, fatigue, and depression
Q.38:- Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
SURREPTITIOUS. [13 Dec. CPO 2019 Eve Shift]
1. aggressive
2. spacious
3. adventurous
4. secretive
Correct Answer:- secretive
(SURREPTITIOUS – छल से किया हुआ), (secretive – गुप्त या छल से किया हुआ)
Ex :- A surreptitious action is done secretly.
Q.39:- Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
REPRIMAND. [13 Dec. CPO 2019 Eve Shift]
1. complete
2. repeat
3. rebuke
4. command
Correct Answer:- rebuke
(REPRIMAND – डांटना), (rebuke – फटकार)
Ex :- He received a severe reprimand for his behaviour.
Q.40:- Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
MALADY. [13 Dec. CPO 2019 Eve Shift]
1. illness
2. mischief
3. wickedness
4. disturbance
Correct Answer:- illness
(MALADY – बीमारी), (illness – रोग)
Ex :- She’s suffering from a variety of maladies, including dizziness, weakness, and headaches.
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