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English Questions – Synonyms Set 58 (SSC CGL)

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Welcome to Online English Section with explanation in AffairsCloud.com. Here we are creating question sample in Synonyms, which is BASED ON IBPS PO/CLERK/LIC AAO/RRB & SSC CGL EXAM and other competitive exams.

  1. Grandeur
    1) countenance
    2) magnificence
    3) dullness
    4) level
    Answer – 2)
    Explanation: Grandeur – splendour and impressiveness, especially of appearance or style.
    magnificence – the quality of being magnificent.

  2. Gruff
    1) modesty
    2) ugliness
    3) polished
    4) rough
    Answer – 4)
    Explanation: Gruff – (of a voice) rough and low in pitch.
    rough – having an uneven or irregular surface; not smooth or level.

  3. Panacea
    1) simplicity
    2) regular
    3) applaud
    4) cure all
    Answer – 4)
    Explanation: Panacea – a solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases.

  4. Garnish
    1) decrease
    2) adorn
    3) divestment
    4) acclaim
    Answer – 2)
    Explanation: Garnish – decorate or embellish (something, especially food).
    adorn – make more beautiful or attractive.

  5. Successive
    1) plainness
    2) consecutive
    3) broken
    4) irregular
    Answer – 2)
    Explanation: Successive – following one another or following others.
    consecutive – following each other continuously.

  6. Ceremonial
    1) formal
    2) discontinuous
    3) infrequent
    4) different
    Answer – 1)
    Explanation: Ceremonial – relating to or used for formal religious or public events.
    formal – done in accordance with convention or etiquette; suitable for or constituting an official or important occasion.

  7. Elude
    1) escape
    2) intermittent
    3) attract
    4) abnormal
    Answer – 1)
    Explanation: Elude – escape from or avoid (a danger, enemy, or pursuer), typically in a skilful or cunning way.
    escape – break free from confinement or control.

  8. Laconic
    1) confront
    2) interrupted
    3) concise
    4) encounter
    Answer – 3)
    Explanation: Laconic – (of a person, speech, or style of writing) using very few words.
    concise – giving a lot of information clearly and in a few words; brief but comprehensive.

  9. Enliven
    1) cheer
    2) entice
    3) attract
    4) entice
    Answer – 1)
    Explanation: Enliven – make (something) more entertaining, interesting, or appealing.
    cheer – shout for joy or in praise or encouragement.

  10. Yardstick
    1) invite
    2) encounter
    3) standard
    4) confront
    Answer – 3)
    Explanation: Yardstick – a measuring rod a yard long, typically divided into inches.
    standard – a level of quality or attainment.





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