English Quiz Based On ADDA247 Publications For SSC CGL And SSC CPO Exam 2018: 4 October

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Starting from today, the quizzes on SSCADDA for all SSC Exams will be based on ADDA247 Publication Books to make you experience a beneficial journey which drum up your efforts, preparation strategy and time managing skills. English Language is of utmost importance for Tier-1 and Tier-2 in all SSC Exams. Considering the same, today's English Quiz is all set to catalyze your preparation.

Directions (1-15): Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

Q1. CONSIGNEE

Delegate

Representative

Nominee

Messenger

Solution:

Consignee: the person or company to whom goods or documents are officially sent or delivered. Representative: a person chosen or appointed to act or speak for another or others, in particular. Nominee: a person or company, not the owner, in whose name a stock, bond, or company is registered. Hence Consignee and Nominee are synonyms to each other.

Q2. TRAMP

Wanderer

Cheater

Seller

Pilgrim

Solution:

Tramp: a person who travels from place to place on foot in search of work or as a vagrant. Wanderer: a person who roams about without a fixed route or destination. Hence Tramp and Wanderer are synonyms to each other.

Q3. CONTEMPLATION

Consideration

Mutilation

Deliberation

Sophistication

Solution:

Contemplation: serious and quiet thought for a period of time. Consideration: careful thought, typically over a period of time. Hence Contemplation and Consideration are synonyms to each other.

Q4. QUIVER

Quarrel

Quicken

Worry

Tremble

Solution:

Quiver: tremble or shake with a slight rapid motion Hence Quiver and Tremble are synonyms to each other.

Q5. IRREVERENCE

Disrespect

Cruelty

Kindness

Invalidity

Solution:

Irreverence: a lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously. Disrespect: lack of respect or courtesy. Hence Irreverence and Disrespect are synonyms to each other.

Q6. OCCULT

Religious

Unwavering

Supernatural

Strong

Solution:

Occult: involving or relating to mystical, supernatural, or magical powers, practices, or phenomena. Supernatural: attributed to some force beyond scientific understanding or the laws of nature. Hence Occult and Supernatural are synonyms to each other.

Q7. DELINEATE

Expand

Portray

Disappoint

Argue

Solution:

Delineate: describe or portray (something) precisely. Hence Delineate and Portray are synonyms to each other.

Q8. RESTIVE

Rested

Restless

Limited

Limitless

Solution:

Restive: unable to remain still, silent, or submissive, especially because of boredom or dissatisfaction. Hence Restive and Restless are synonyms to each other.

Q9. ESTRANGE

Jealous

Anticipate

Separate

Suspect

Solution:

Estrange: cause (someone) to be no longer on friendly terms with someone. Separate: cause to move or be apart. Hence Estrange and Separate are synonyms to each other.

Q10. PROPITIATE

Conform

Appease

Influence

Approach

Solution:

Propitiate: to please and make calm someone. Appease: pacify or placate (someone). Hence Propitiate and Appease are synonyms to each other.

Q11. RUMINATE

Acclaim

Contend

Ponder

Abscond

Solution:

Ruminate: think deeply about something. Ponder: think about (something) carefully. Hence Ruminate and Ponder are synonyms to each other.

Q12. PARITY

Vicinity

Similarity

Equivocal

Original

Solution:

Parity: the state or condition of being equal, especially as regards status or pay. Similarity: the state of being almost the same, or a particular way in which something is almost the same. Equivocal: open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous. Hence Parity and Similarity are synonyms to each other.

Q13. BUCOLIC

Healthy

Rustic

Intoxicated

Sick

Solution:

Bucolic: relating to the countryside. Rustic: relating to the countryside; rural. Hence Bucolic and Rustic are synonyms to each other.

Q14. LACHRYMOSE

Impious

Mournful

Unimpressive

Moist

Solution:

Lachrymose: tearful or given to weeping. Mournful: feeling, expressing, or inducing sadness, regret, or grief. Hence Lachrymose and Mournful are synonyms to each other.

Q15. FESTAL

Merry

Serious

Noisy

Sad

Solution:

Festal: relating to or characteristic of a celebration or festival. Merry: characterized by festivity and enjoyment. Hence Festal and Merry are synonyms to each other.

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