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English Questions – Synonyms Set 56 (SSC CGL)

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  1. Flutter
    1) torment
    2) adjudge
    3) float
    4) decree
    Answer & Explanation
    Answer – 3)
    Explanation: Flutter – (of a bird or other winged creature) fly unsteadily or hover by flapping the wings quickly and lightly.
    float – rest or move on or near the surface of a liquid without sinking.

  2. Obscene
    1) indecent
    2) yield
    3) mephitic
    4) endure
    Answer & Explanation
    Answer – 1)
    Explanation: Obscene – (of the portrayal or description of sexual matters) offensive or disgusting by accepted standards of morality and decency.
    indecent – not conforming with generally accepted standards of behaviour, especially in relation to sexual matters.

  3. Decamp
    1) adjudicate
    2) abide
    3) flee
    4) continue
    Answer & Explanation
    Answer – 3)
    Explanation: Decamp – leave a place suddenly or secretly.
    flee – run away from a place or situation of danger.

  4. Salient
    1) succubus
    2) cinch
    3) incurable
    4) prominent
    Answer & Explanation
    Answer – 4)
    Explanation: Salient – most noticeable or important.
    prominent – important; famous.

  5. Illicit
    1) mortal
    2) phantasm
    3) destructive
    4) illegal
    Answer & Explanation
    Answer – 4)
    Explanation: Illicit – forbidden by law, rules, or custom.
    illegal – contrary to or forbidden by law, especially criminal law.

  6. Rout
    1) defeat
    2) clinch
    3) ordeal
    4) malignant
    Answer & Explanation
    Answer – 1)
    Explanation: Rout – a disorderly retreat of defeated troops.
    defeat – win a victory over (someone) in a battle or other contest; overcome or beat.

  7. Meek
    1) conjecture
    2) pernicious
    3) submissive
    4) terminal
    Answer & Explanation
    Answer – 3)
    Explanation: Meek – quiet, gentle, and easily imposed on; submissive.
    submissive – ready to conform to the authority or will of others; meekly obedient or passive.

  8. Reverie
    1) noxious
    2) conclude
    3) hallucination
    4) daydream
    Answer & Explanation
    Answer – 4)
    Explanation: Reverie – a state of being pleasantly lost in one’s thoughts; a daydream.

  9. Accrue
    1) fancy
    2) accumulate
    3) lethal
    4) establish
    Answer & Explanation
    Answer – 2)
    Explanation: Accrue – (of a benefit or sum of money) be received by someone in regular or increasing amounts over time.
    accumulate – gather together or acquire an increasing number or quantity of.

  10. Virulent
    1) deleterious
    2) poisonous
    3) incubus
    4) deadly
    Answer & Explanation
    Answer – 4)
    Explanation: Virulent – (of a disease or poison) extremely severe or harmful in its effects.
    deadly – causing or able to cause death.





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