Friday, August 19, 2016

English Quiz Synonym (Evening) SSC CGL and CPO 2016

Directions (1-10): Choose the option closest in meaning to the word given.

Q1. Low-key
(a) Official
(b) Secret 
(c) Subdued
(d) Complicated


Q2. Stipulation
(a) Imitation
(b) Signal
(c) Excitement
(d) Requirement

Q3. Antithesis
(a) Fixed dislike
(b) Musical response
(c) Lack of feeling
(d) Direct opposite

Q4. Transitory
(a) Short-lived
(b) Idle
(c) Unexpected
(d) Clear

Q5. Entrenched
(a) Filled up
(b) Fortified
(c) Followed by
(d) Kept down

Q6. Lot
(a) Right
(b) Folly
(c) Fate
(d) Oath

Q7. Apprehension
(a) Gratitude
(b) Apology
(c) Dread
(d) Punishment

Q8. Amenable
(a) Religious
(b) Masculine
(c) Proud
(d) Agreeable

Q9. Affluent
(a) Neutral
(b) Sentimental
(c) Wealthy
(d) Handsome

Q10. Counterpart
(a) Hindrance
(b) Peace offering
(c) Password
(d) Complementary


Answers:

S1. Ans. (c) 
Sol. subdue-to reduce the intensity or degree of :  tone down

S2. Ans. (d) 
Sol. Stipulation -a condition or requirement that is specified or demanded as part of an agreement.

S3. Ans. (d) 
Sol. Antithesis -a person or thing that is the direct opposite of someone or something else.

S4. Ans. (a) 
Sol. Transitory -not permanent.

S5. Ans. (b) 
Sol. Entrenched -(of an attitude, habit, or belief) firmly established and difficult or unlikely to change; ingrained., Fortified -provide (a place) with defensive works as protection against attack.

S6. Ans. (c) 
Sol. Lot - one's way of life or worldly fate:  fortune

S7. Ans. (c) 
Sol. Apprehension -suspicion or fear especially of future evil, Dread -anticipate with great apprehension or fear.

S8. Ans. (d) 
Sol. Amenable -open and responsive to suggestion; easily persuaded or controlled.

S9. Ans. (c) 
Sol. Affluent -(especially of a group or area) having a great deal of money; wealthy.

S10. Ans. (d) 
Sol.  Counterpart -a person or thing that corresponds to or has the same function as another person or thing in a different place or situation.

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