Kerala PSC English Grammar Book Study Materials 1 Page 492
Book's First Page SYNONYMS
6 SYNONYMS
Directio ns (1-5) : In these 12. DILIGENT 23. PRUDENT
questions, out of the four alternatives, (1) industrious (2) indifferent (1) skilled (2) experienced
choose the one which best expresses (3) intelligent (4) energetic (3) cautious (4) criminal
the meaning of the word given in bold. 24. PANACEA
13. CONTEMPLATION
(SSC Section Officer (1) flatter (2) praise
(1) consideration
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(2) meditation
1. OBNOXIOUS 25. BENEVOLENCE
(3) deliberation
(1) depressing (2) disgusting (1) ill-will (2) morbidity
(4) speculation
(3) arrogant (4) filthy (3) kindness (4) vision
14. ADULATION
2. COVENANT 26. VINDICATE
(1) duration (2) argument
(1) case (2) coupon (1) open (2) ventilate
(3) flattery (4) institution
(3) contract (4) settlement (3) justify (4) recommend
15. QUIVER
3. DEFERENCE 27. OCCULT
(1) quarrel (2) quicken
(1) indifference (2) sympathy (1) religious (2) unnatural
(3) waver (4) tremble
(3) respect (4) flattery (3) supernatural (4) strong
Directio ns (16-20) : In the 28. MENACE
4. ABROGATE following questions, out of the four
(1) repeal (2) destroy (1) request (2) prayer
alternatives, choose the one which best
(3) delay (4) dismiss expresses the meaning of the word (3) threat (4) curse
given in bold in each of the following 29. DELINEATE
5. INTREPID
questions : (1) expand (2) portray
(1) ambitious (2) determined
(SSC Section Officer (Audit) (3) explain (4) argue
(3) talkative (4) fearless
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Directions (6-10) : Out of the four
16. BEAUTIFUL (1) elope (2) gate-crash
alternatives, choose the one which
(1) handsome (2) alluring (3) abolish (4) destroy
expresses the right meaning of the
word given in bold. (3) appealing (4) attractive Directio ns (31-40) : In the
(SSC Section Officer (Audit) 17. MOMENTOUS following questions out of the four
(1) important (2) temporary alternatives, choose the one which best
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(3) fleeting (4) monumental expresses the meaning of the given
6. GRANDEUR
18. INFATUATION word.
(1) magnificence (2) admiration (SSC Section Officer (Audit)
(3) happiness (4) awe (1) emotion (2) passion
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7. INCEPTION (3) imagination (4) compassion
31. SUCCESSIVE
(1) initiative (2) beginning 19. CONSIGNEE
(1) rapid (2) victorious
(3) initial (4) origin (1) delegate
(3) beneficent (4) consecutive
8. COLOSSAL (2) representative
32. RAVAGE
(1) famous (2) vigorous (3) nominee
(1) destroy (2) break
(3) energetic (4) enormous (4) messenger (3) demolish (4) abolish
9. PARADOX 20. TRAMP 33. SUPERSTITIOUS
(1) Paradise (2) question (1) wanderer (2) cheat (1) pious (2) traditional
(3) puzzle (4) challenge (3) traveller (4) pilgrim (3) irrational (4) sacred
10. PROLIFERATE Directio ns (21-30) : In the 34. MENTOR
(1) progression (2) prohibit following questions, out of the four (1) guide (2) genius
(3) stipulate (4) reproduce alternatives, choose the one which best (3) stylist (4) philosopher
expresses the meaning of the given
Direction s (11-15) : In the 35. GARNISH
bold word.
follwoing questions, out of the four (1) paint (2) adorn
alternatives, choose the one which best (SSC Tax Assistant (Income Tax &
Central Excise) Exam. 05.12.2004) (3) garner (4) banish
expresses the meaning of the given 36. INFRUCTUOUS
word. 21. IRREVERENCE
(1) disrespect (2) cruelty (1) meaningless (2) unnecessary
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(3) unkindness (4) invalidity (3) redundant (4) fruitless
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22. AMICABLE 37. FIDELITY
11. CENSURE
(1) poisonous (2) friendly (1) affection (2) allegiance
(1) criticize (2) appreciate
(3) satisfying (4) heartening (3) accuracy (4) loyalty
(3) blame (4) abuse
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