English Questions – Synonyms For SSC CGL and IBPS/SBI PO Set 75

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Synonyms

1. Apex
   1) vertex
   2) neglect
   3) contrivance
   4) appropriateness
   5) fortuitous
   

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer : 1)
   Explanation: Apex – the top or highest part of something, especially one forming a point.
   
   
   
2. Contingent
   1) haphazard
   2) random
   3) enactment
   4) ccomplishment
   5) fortuitous
   

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer : 5)
   Explanation: Contingent – subject to chance.
   
   
   
3. Provision
   1) purveying
   2) avoid
   3) imposition
   4) equipping
   5) certain
   

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer : 1)
   Explanation: Provision – the action of providing or supplying something for use.
   
   
   
4. Ambition
   1) intention
   2) apathy
   3) ignorant
   4) institution
   5) precarious
   

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer : 1)
   Explanation: Ambition – a strong desire to do or achieve something.
   
   
   
5. Vital
   1) aspiration
   2) intent
   3) allowance
   4) requisite
   5) precarious
   

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer : 4)
   Explanation: Vital – absolutely necessary; essential
   
   
   
6. Erodes
   1) accomplished
   2) palpate
   3) compelling
   4) abrade
   5) pelage
   

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer : 4)
   Explanation: Erodes – gradually destroy or be gradually destroyed.
   
   
   
7. Provision
   1) taking
   2) corrode
   3) devour
   4) purveying
   5) deteriorate
   

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer : 4)
   Explanation: Provision – the action of providing or supplying something for use.
   
   
   
8. Explicitly
   1) distinct
   2) pillage
   3) pivotal
   4) consequential
   5) debilitate
   

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer : 1)
   Explanation: Explicitly – in a clear and detailed manner, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.
   
   
   
9. Machiavellian
   1) overt
   2) downcast
   3) forlorn
   4) woebegone
   5) devious
   

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer : 5)
   Explanation: Machiavellian – cunning, scheming, and unscrupulous, especially in politics
   
   
   
10. Descendants
    1) insidious
    2) melancholy
    3) ascendant
    4) treacherous
    5) scion
    

    Answer & Explanation

    Answer : 5)
    Explanation: Descendants – a person, plant, or animal that is descended from a particular ancestor.