SSC CPO 2019 Synonyms with meaning

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

3. Esteemed

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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