English Questions – Synonyms Set 59 (SSC CGL)

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1. Coddle
   1) avoid
   2) jocund
   3) disdain
   4) satisfy
   

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 4)
   Explanation: Coddle – treat (someone) in an indulgent or overprotective way.
   
   
2. Forego
   1) neglect
   2) overpass
   3) zappy
   4) perky
   

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 3)
   Explanation: Forego – go without (something desirable).
   
   
3. Knave
   1) oblivious
   2) scoundrel
   3) hilarious
   4) zippy
   

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 2)
   Explanation: Knave – a dishonest or unscrupulous man.
   
   
4. Controvert
   1) overlook
   2) scorn
   3) forbear
   4) contradict
   

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 4)
   Explanation: Controvert – deny the truth of (something).
   
   
5. Irascible
   1) evade
   2) irritable
   3) harmonize
   4) enthusiastic
   

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 2)
   Explanation: Irascible – having or showing a tendency to be easily angered.
   
   
6. Genial
   1) blink
   2) restrain
   3) cordial
   4) jaunty
   

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 3)
   Explanation: Genial – friendly and cheerful.
   
   
7. Jubilant
   1) airy
   2) enlivening
   3) ecstatic
   4) buoyant
   

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 3)
   Explanation: Jubilant – feeling or expressing great happiness and triumph.
   
   
8. Blister
   1) sanguine
   2) chipper
   3) contented
   4) wound
   

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 4)
   Explanation: Blister – a small bubble on the skin filled with serum and caused by friction, burning, or other damage.
   
   
9. Aversion
   1) blithe
   2) chirpy
   3) dislike
   4) virtuous
   

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 3)
   Explanation: Aversion – a strong dislike or disinclination.
   
   
10. Nefarious
    1) respectable
    2) bouncy
    3) wicked
    4) bucked
    

    Answer & Explanation

    Answer – 3)
    Explanation: Nefarious – (typically of an action or activity) wicked or criminal.