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SSC CGL Tier 2 English Synonyms Quiz: 21 June

Amit Pundir Published On June 21st, 2019 Leave a comment

SSC CGL 2018-19 Tier 2 is to be conducted from 11 to 13 September 2019. With 200 questions for 200 marks, English Language Section plays a vital role in the final selection of a candidate. SSC CGL Tier 2 English quizzes being provided daily on SSCADDA are in the interest of candidates qualifying for SSC CGL Tier 2 and question quality is solely based on the expected experimentation of English Question paper for CGL Mains.

Direction (1-10): Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

Q1. YAW
(a) Twist
(b) Means
(c) Immoral
(d) Prediction

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S1. Ans.(a)
Sol. Yaw: twisting or oscillation.

Q2. MAIM
(a) Applaud
(b) Avoid
(c) Disfigure
(d) Entice

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S2. Ans.(c)
Sol. Maim: wound or injure (a person or animal) so that part of the body is permanently damaged.

Q3. ATTRITION
(a) Friendly
(b) Harassment
(c) Restore
(d) Surplus

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S3. Ans.(b)
Sol. Attrition: the process of reducing something’s strength or effectiveness through sustained attack or pressure.

Q4. TRUCULENT
(a) Ferocity
(b) Justified
(c) Cautious
(d) Dormancy

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S4. Ans.(a)
Sol. Truculent: eager or quick to argue or fight; aggressively defiant.

Q5. DIDACTIC
(a) Graceful
(b) Instructive
(c) Qualified
(d) Vindictive

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S5. Ans.(b)
Sol. Didactic: intended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive.

Q6. WILE
(a) Destroy
(b) Ruse
(c) Urge
(d) Comply

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S6. Ans.(b)
Sol. Wile: devious or cunning stratagems employed in manipulating or persuading someone.
Ruse: an action intended to deceive someone; a trick.

Q7. QUIP
(a) Repartee
(b) Occupy
(c) Uncommon
(d) Scruple

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S7. Ans.(a)
Sol. Quip: a witty remark
Repartee: conversation or speech characterized by quick, witty comments or replies.

Q8. LABILE
(a) Equilibrium
(b) Variable
(c) Stable
(d) Scarce

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S8 Ans.(b)
Sol. Labile: liable to change; easily altered.
Variable: not consistent or having a fixed pattern; liable to change.

Q9. MENDACIOUS
(a) Deceitful
(b) Righteous
(c) Incensed
(d) Dolorous

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S9. Ans.(a)
Sol. Mendacious: not telling the truth; lying.
Deceitful: guilty of or involving deceit; deceiving or misleading others.

Q10. GAUCHE
(a) Maladroit
(b) Civility
(c) Refined
(d) Sophisticated

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S10. Ans.(a)
Sol. Gauche: unsophisticated and socially awkward.
Maladroit: inefficient or inept; clumsy.