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Synonyms Questions and Answers – Page 13

Improve vocabulary by practising commonly tested English synonyms, contextual meanings and word-choice questions.

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What are Synonyms and why are they important for competitive exams?

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.

What are the commonly asked Synonym pairs in competitive exams?

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.

What is the difference between Synonyms and Antonyms?

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.

What are some important vocabulary words with synonyms for SSC exams?

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).

How to improve vocabulary for Synonyms questions quickly?

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.

What is the closest synonym of Glimpse?

Peek is the closest synonym in this question.

Why does Peek match Glimpse?

It preserves the central contextual meaning and grammatical role tested in the item.

Can synonyms always replace each other?

No. Tone, collocation and context can limit substitution even when central meanings are close.

How should Glimpse be revised?

Learn the pair Glimpse — Peek with a short example sentence and contrast it with the distractors.

What is the closest synonym of Genuine?

Authentic is the closest synonym in this question.

Why does Authentic match Genuine?

It preserves the central contextual meaning and grammatical role tested in the item.

How should Genuine be revised?

Learn the pair Genuine — Authentic with a short example sentence and contrast it with the distractors.

What is the closest synonym of Gaunt?

Lean is the closest synonym in this question.

Why does Lean match Gaunt?

It preserves the central contextual meaning and grammatical role tested in the item.

How should Gaunt be revised?

Learn the pair Gaunt — Lean with a short example sentence and contrast it with the distractors.

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