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Synonyms are words that have the same or similar meanings. For example: Happy and Joyful are synonyms. Synonym questions are asked in English sections of SSC CGL, IBPS Bank PO, SBI PO, Railway NTPC, UPSC CSAT, and all state government exams. These questions test vocabulary. Format: A word is given and candidates choose the word with the most similar meaning from four options.

Commonly asked Synonyms in SSC and Banking exams: Abate - Reduce, Belligerent - Aggressive, Candid - Frank/Honest, Dexterous - Skillful, Eminent - Distinguished/Notable, Fervent - Passionate, Garrulous - Talkative, Haughty - Arrogant, Impede - Obstruct/Hinder, Jovial - Cheerful/Merry, Kindle - Ignite/Arouse, Languid - Listless/Sluggish. Learning 10-15 new synonyms daily is highly recommended.

Synonyms are words with the same or similar meanings (happy = joyful, big = large). Antonyms are words with opposite meanings (happy vs sad, big vs small). Both are tested in English sections of competitive exams. Synonym questions ask for the word most similar in meaning. Antonym questions ask for the word most opposite in meaning. Note: No two words are exact synonyms - they may differ slightly in connotation or formality.

Important words with synonyms for SSC: Acrimony - Bitterness, Alleviate - Relieve, Ambiguous - Unclear, Banal - Commonplace, Capricious - Whimsical, Debilitate - Weaken, Ephemeral - Temporary, Frugal - Thrifty, Gregarious - Sociable, Hamper - Hinder. Practice these with antonyms together: Acrimony (Antonym: Kindness), Ephemeral (Antonym: Permanent).

Vocabulary improvement strategies: 1) Learn 10 new words daily from word lists, 2) Use the word in a sentence to remember meaning, 3) Learn root words (Latin/Greek roots: bene=good, mal=bad, port=carry, dict=say), 4) Read The Hindu editorial and note new words, 5) Use flashcards for active recall, 6) Practice previous year synonym questions from SSC and banking exams, 7) Learn word families and review words every week.