English Questions – Synonyms For SSC CGL and IBPS/SBI PO Set 78

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Synonyms

1. Abstinence
   1. meter
   2. cadence
   3. sobriety
   4. flush
   5. taunt
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer : 3)
   Explanation:
   Abstinence- the practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something
   
   
   
2. Affectation
   1. adage
   2. maxim
   3. flaunt
   4. mannerism
   5. spook
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer : 4)
   Explanation:
   Affectation- behaviour, speech, or writing that is pretentious and designed to impress
   
   
   
3. Belligerent
   1. pugnacious
   2. figurative
   3. despicable
   4. Ingenious
   5. supine
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer : 1)
   Explanation:
   Belligerent – hostile and aggressive
   
   
   
4. Botch
   1. reclaim
   2. berate
   3. surest
   4. upbraid
   5. fumble
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer : 5)
   Explanation:
   Botch – carry out (a task) badly or carelessly
   
   
   
5. Cliché
   1. acute
   2. keen
   3. commonplace
   4. expose
   5. pandemonium
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer : 3)
   Explanation:
   Cliché-a phrase or opinion that is overused and betrays a lack of original thought
   
   
   
6. Mantle
   1. shriek
   2. clothe
   3. perceive
   4. remark
   5. saunas
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer : 2)
   Explanation:
   Mantle- loose sleeveless cloak or shawl, worn especially by women
   
   
   
7. Ingenious
   1. partake
   2. diffident
   3. modest
   4. clever
   5. truncate
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer : 4)
   Explanation:
   Ingenious-clever, original, and inventive
   
   
   
8. Fatal
   1. refuge
   2. curtail
   3. smooth
   4. urbane
   5. mortal
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer : 5)
   Explanation:
   Fatal-leading to failure or disaster or death
   
   
   
9. Habit
   1. custom
   2. obtuse
   3. queer
   4. strain
   5. rigid
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer : 1)
   Explanation:
   Habit-a settled or regular tendency or practice
   
   
   
10. Ideal
    1. fetor
    2. example
    3. reek
    4. stink
    5. insinuate
    
    Answer & Explanation

    Answer : 2)
    Explanation:
    Ideal-leading to failure or disaster.