General English Antonyms And Synonyms Jkssb Mcqs (401 MCQs) | JKSSB & SSC Quiz

General English

Antonyms and Synonyms jkssb mcqs

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Question 21 Discuss

Select the synonym for the word zenith

A
bottom
B
nadir
C
base
D
pinnacle

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

The zenith is the time at which something is most powerful or successful; the pinnacle.
Question 22 Discuss

Select the synonym for the word alacrity

A
eagerness
B
reluctance
C
apathy
D
hesitation

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Alacrity means brisk and cheerful readiness.
Question 23 Discuss

Select the synonym for the word burgeon

A
shrink
B
thrive
C
decline
D
wither

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Burgeon means to begin to grow or increase rapidly; flourish.
Question 24 Discuss

Select the synonym for the word castigate

A
praise
B
commend
C
reprimand
D
endorse

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Castigate means to reprimand someone severely.
Question 25 Discuss

Select the synonym for the word chicanery

A
honesty
B
truthfulness
C
forthrightness
D
deception

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

Chicanery is the use of trickery to achieve a political, financial, or legal purpose.
Question 26 Discuss

Select the synonym for the word cogent

A
convincing
B
vague
C
weak
D
ineffective

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Cogent refers to an argument or case that is clear, logical, and convincing.
Question 27 Discuss

Select the synonym for the word convoluted

A
straightforward
B
intricate
C
simple
D
direct

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Convoluted means extremely complex and difficult to follow.
Question 28 Discuss

Select the synonym for the word deference

A
disrespect
B
defiance
C
respect
D
contempt

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Deference is humble submission and respect.
Question 29 Discuss

Select the synonym for the word desiccate

A
hydrate
B
moisten
C
drench
D
dry

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

To desiccate means to remove the moisture from something.
Question 30 Discuss

Select the synonym for the word desultory

A
random
B
methodical
C
systematic
D
organized

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Desultory means lacking a plan, purpose, or enthusiasm; occurring randomly.