English Questions – Synonyms Set 60 (SSC CGL)

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1. Premonition
   1) baggage
   2) applauding
   3) commending
   4) forewarning
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 4)
   Explanation: Premonition – a strong feeling that something is about to happen, especially something unpleasant.
   forewarning – an advance warning.
   
   
2. Flutter
   1) float
   2) compliment
   3) extol
   4) arrears
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 1)
   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.
   
   
3. Yardstick
   1) debenture
   2) irregular
   3) abnormal
   4) standard
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 4)
   Explanation: Yardstick – a measuring rod a yard long, typically divided into inches.
   standard – a level of quality or attainment.
   
   
4. Rescind
   1) different
   2) revoke
   3) acclaim
   4) encumbrance
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 2)
   Explanation: Rescind – revoke, cancel, or repeal (a law, order, or agreement).
   revoke – officially cancel (a decree, decision, or promise).
   
   
5. Obscene
   1) indecent
   2) countenance
   3) albatross

   4) commendation
   

   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.
   
   
6. Derision
   1) adulation
   2) shield

   3) esteem
   4) ridicule
   

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 4)
   Explanation: Derision – contemptuous ridicule or mockery.
   ridicule – the subjection of someone or something to contemptuous and dismissive language or behaviour.
   
   
7. Perquisite
   1) applaud
   2) shelter
   3) privilege

   4) liability

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 3)

   Explanation: Perquisite – a benefit which one enjoys or is entitled to on account of one’s job or position.
   privilege – a special right, advantage, or immunity granted or available only to a particular person or group.

   
   
8. Gloomy
   1) murky
   2) resist
   3) prejudice

   4) impairment
   

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 1)
   Explanation: Gloomy – dark or poorly lit, especially so as to appear depressing or frightening.
   murky – dark and gloomy, especially due to thick mist.
   
   
9. Blister
   1) defend
   2) success
   3) wound

   4) marring
   

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 3)
   Explanation: Blister – a small bubble on the skin filled with serum and caused by friction, burning, or other damage.
   wound – an injury to living tissue caused by a cut, blow, or other impact, typically one in which the skin is cut or broken.
   
   
10. Anguish
    1) spoiling
    2) drawback
    3) comfort
    4) agony
    
    Answer & Explanation

    Answer – 4)
    Explanation: Anguish – severe mental or physical pain or suffering.
    agony – extreme physical or mental suffering.