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SSC CGL Synonyms Questions with Answers & Explanations

17 Synonyms questions from the English Comprehension section of SSC CGL, each with the correct answer and a worked explanation. Try each question first, then tap Show answer to check. When you're ready, take the timed chapter-wise test to see your all-India rank.

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Question 1

Select the word closest in meaning to: ABUNDANT

  1. APlentiful
  2. BMeagre
  3. CRare
  4. DScarce
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Answer: (A) Plentiful ABUNDANT means "Plentiful".
Question 2

Select the word closest in meaning to: ADVERSITY

  1. ASuccess
  2. BMisfortune
  3. CProsperity
  4. DFortune
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Answer: (B) Misfortune ADVERSITY means "Misfortune".
Question 3

Select the word closest in meaning to: FEEBLE

  1. AWeak
  2. BStrong
  3. CRobust
  4. DSturdy
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Answer: (A) Weak FEEBLE means "Weak".
Question 4

Select the word closest in meaning to: ABUNDANT

  1. ARare
  2. BPlentiful
  3. CScarce
  4. DMeagre
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Answer: (B) Plentiful ABUNDANT means "Plentiful".
Question 5

Select the word closest in meaning to: BRIEF

  1. AShort
  2. BLengthy
  3. CExtended
  4. DLong
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Answer: (A) Short BRIEF means "Short".
Question 6

Select the word closest in meaning to: IMPARTIAL

  1. ABiased
  2. BPrejudiced
  3. CUnbiased
  4. DPartial
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Answer: (C) Unbiased IMPARTIAL means "Unbiased".
Question 7

Select the word closest in meaning to: LETHARGIC

  1. AEnergetic
  2. BActive
  3. CSluggish
  4. DLively
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Answer: (C) Sluggish LETHARGIC means "Sluggish".
Question 8

Select the word closest in meaning to: METICULOUS

  1. ACareless
  2. BCareful
  3. CNegligent
  4. DSloppy
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Answer: (B) Careful METICULOUS means "Careful".
Question 9

Select the word closest in meaning to: FRAGILE

  1. AUnbreakable
  2. BDurable
  3. CDelicate
  4. DTough
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Answer: (C) Delicate FRAGILE means "Delicate".
Question 10

Select the word closest in meaning to: TRANQUIL

  1. ANoisy
  2. BAgitated
  3. CTurbulent
  4. DCalm
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Answer: (D) Calm TRANQUIL means "Calm".

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Question 11

Select the word closest in meaning to: HARMONY

  1. AConflict
  2. BDisagreement
  3. CAgreement
  4. DDiscord
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Answer: (C) Agreement HARMONY means "Agreement".
Question 12

Select the word closest in meaning to: HAUGHTY

  1. AHumble
  2. BArrogant
  3. CMeek
  4. DModest
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Answer: (B) Arrogant HAUGHTY means "Arrogant".
Question 13

Select the word closest in meaning to: VACANT

  1. AEmpty
  2. BCrowded
  3. CFull
  4. DOccupied
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Answer: (A) Empty VACANT means "Empty".
Question 14

Select the word closest in meaning to: COURAGE

  1. ATimidity
  2. BCowardice
  3. CBravery
  4. DFear
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Answer: (C) Bravery COURAGE means "Bravery".
Question 15

Select the word closest in meaning to: JUBILANT

  1. ADejected
  2. BJoyful
  3. CSorrowful
  4. DGloomy
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Answer: (B) Joyful JUBILANT means "Joyful".
Question 16

Select the word closest in meaning to: TEDIOUS

  1. AThrilling
  2. BInteresting
  3. CExciting
  4. DBoring
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Answer: (D) Boring TEDIOUS means "Boring".
Question 17

Select the word closest in meaning to: SPARSE

  1. ACrowded
  2. BThick
  3. CDense
  4. DScanty
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Answer: (D) Scanty SPARSE means "Scanty".

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