English Questions – Synonyms For SSC CGL and IBPS/SBI PO Set 76

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Synonyms

1. Backers
   1) performance
   2) normality
   3) sponsor
   4) pardon
   5) antagonist
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer : 3)
   Explanation: Backers – a person, institution, or country that supports someone or something, especially financially.
   
   
   
2. Cessation
   1) termination
   2) forgive
   3) ordinariness
   4) display
   5) opponent
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer : 1)
   Explanation: the fact or process of ending or being brought to an end.financially.
   
   
   
3. Retaliate
   1) exhibition
   2) oppose
   3) respond
   4) presentation
   5) sympathize
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer : 3)
   Explanation: Retaliate – make an attack in return for a similar attack.
   
   
   
4. Escalated
   1) pageant
   2) diffidence
   3) increase
   4) humility
   5) sameness
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer : 3)
   Explanation: Escalated – increase rapidly.
   
   
   
5. Conversion
   1) transformation
   2) abandonment
   3) idleness
   4) indifference
   5) humility
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer : 1)
   Explanation: Conversion – the process of changing or causing something to change from one form to another.
   
   
   
6. Contender
   1) adversary
   2) contentment
   3) diffidence
   4) interruption
   5) contentment
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer : 1)
   Explanation: Contender – a person or group competing with others to achieve something.
   
   
   
7. Ambition
   1) dispute
   2) suspension
   3) mend
   4) aspiration
   5) apathy
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer : 4)
   Explanation: Ambition – a strong desire to do or achieve something.
   
   
   
8. Mandate
   1) instruction
   2) denial
   3) veto
   4) polish
   5) overhaul
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer : 1)
   Explanation: Mandate – an official order or commission to do something.
   
   
   
9. Retain
   1) spend
   2) readjust
   3) release
   4) ceasefire
   5) cling to
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer : 5)
   Explanation: Retain – continue to have (something); keep possession of.
   
   
   
10. Dominant
    1) suspension
    2) treaty
    3) humble
    4) truce
    5) presiding
    
    Answer & Explanation

    Answer : 5)
    Explanation: Dominant – having power and influence over others.