English for SSC Exam

SYNONYM QUESTIONS

In the following questions, out of the four alternatives choose the word which is most nearly the same in meaning as the word given

1. Curious
A.Doubtful
B.Inquisitive
C.Sad
D.Suspicious

2. Candid
A.Honest
B.Greedy
C.Dishonest
D.Secretive

3. Forsaken
A.Nurtured
B.Neglected
C.Pardoned 

 4. Vivacious
A.Lonely
B.Lively
C.Beautiful
D.Brooding

5. Amiable
A.Rude
B.Curt
C.Friendly
D.Annoyed

6. Petition
A.Rotation
B.Administration
C.Appeal
D.Vocation

7. Proposition
A.Intimation
B.Protestation
C.Proposal
D.Invitation

8. Sporadic
A.Timely
B.Scattered
C.Frequent
D.Irrelevant

9. Persevere
A.Fickle
B.Persist
C.Constant
D.Polite

10. Yearn
A.To earn
B.To crave
C.To regret
D.To yawn

11. Transmission
A.Administer
B.Conveyance
C.Connect
D.Disconnect

12. Meander
A.Blow
B.Curve
C.Bend
D.Wind

13. Jabber
A.Eloquent
B.Chatter
C.Talk
D.Speak

14. Tepid
A.Hot
B.Cold
C.Warm
D.Boiling

15. Canny
A.Obstinate
B.Proud
C.Stout
D.Clever

16. Humane
A.Sympathetic
B.Spirit
C.Straight
D.Source

17. Scintillating
A.moving
B.burning
C.interesting
D.glittering

18. Transient
A.Fleeting
B.transparent
C.feeble
D.Fanciful

19. Voracious
A.hungry
B.hasty
C.thirsty
D.greedy

20. Intimidate
A.to hint
B.frighten
C.bluff
D.harass

Answer

1. b

2. a

3. d

4. b

5. c

6. c

7. c

8. c

9. b

10. b

11. b

12. b

13. b

14. c

15. d

16. a

17. b

18. a

19. d

20. b