Vocab – Synonyms

2.Synonyms
2.1.1. CGL 2022 T1
1. Synonym: Deliberate
(a) Casual
(b) Planned
(c) Rushed
(d) Hasty
• Sol: (b); Planned: intend or expect to do something.
योजनाबद्ध
• Casual: relaxed and not worried; without showing
great effort or interest. लापरवाह
• Rushed: to move or do something with great speed,
often too fast. जल्दबाज़ी
• Hasty: said or done too quickly. उतावलापन
• Deliberate: done on purpose; planned; जानबूझकर
2. The sporadic instructions of the invigilators distracted
the examinee.
(a) Continuous
(b) Repetitive
(c) Occasional
(d) Indirect
• Sol - (c)
• Occasional is the synonym of sporadic.
• Sporadic- occurring at irregular intervals यदाकदा
• Repetitive -monotonous, tedious, boring बार - बार आने
वाला
• Occasional- occurring , appearing or done
infrequently कभ़ी कभ़ी
• Indirect- not straight, roundabout, deviantअप्रत्यक्ष
3. Synonym: Magnify
(a) Underemphasise
(b) Expand
(c) Magnanimous
(d) Miniature
• Sol: (2); Expand: to become or to make something
bigger; विस्तार करना
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• Underemphasise: place insufficient emphasis on. कम

जोर देना
• Magnanimous: kind, generous and forgiving. उदार
• Miniature: a small copy of something which is much
larger. छोटा
• Magnify: to make something look bigger than it is,
usually using a special piece of equipment. बढाना
4. Synonym: Remorse
(a) Slow
(b) Liberate
(c) Affinity
(d) Repentance
• Sol: (d); Repentance: the fact of showing that you are
very sorry for something bad you have done in the
past. पश्चाताप
• Slow: moving, doing something or happening
without much speed; not fast. ध़ीमा
• Liberate: to allow somebody/something to be free.
मुक्त करना
• Affinity: a strong feeling that you like and understand
somebody/something, usually because you feel
similar to him/her/it in some way. आत्म़ीयता
• Remorse: a feeling of sadness because you have done
something wrong. मलाल
5. There is a huge generation __________ (void) between
Arun and his grandparents.
(a) experience
(b) gap
(c) memory
(d) traditions
• Sol (b); Gap
• Gap – a large empty space; gap. अन्तराल
• Experience - the knowledge or skill that you get from
seeing or doing something. अनुभव
• Memory – a person's ability to remember things.
स्मरणशक्तक्त
• Traditions - a custom or belief that has existed for a
long time. परम्परा
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6. Select the most appropriate synonym of the word

‘stagnant’ from the following sentence. Reeta was
motionless after knowing that her brother had become
mentally unstable after seeing the fatal accident on
Tuesday night.
(a) Fatal
(b) Unstable
(c) Motionless
(d) Accident
• Sol (c); Motionless- not moving, stationary क्तिर
• Stagnant – not flowing or moving; motionless. गततह़ीन
• fatal – causing death. घातक
• Unstable – likely to fall down; not firmly fixed. अक्तिर
7. The perils of smoking tobacco can never be ignored.
(a) Delights
(b) Humiliations
(c) Hazards
(d) Benefits
• Sol (c);. Hazards - anything which can harm or
damage someone or something जोक्तिम
• Perils – serious and immediate danger. सं कट
• Delight-great pleasure or happiness. आनं द
• Humiliation – disgrace, shame, degrade; अिमानना
8. Rahul was sharing some of his childhood stories and
they were hysterical.
(a) Dangerous
(b) Funny
(c) Emotional
(d) Scary
• Sol (b); funny.
• Hysterical – very excited, funny and unable to control
emotions. उत्सातहत
• Scary – frightening. डरावना
• Emotional – connected with or showing feelings.
भावुक
9. Synonym: Tyranny
(a) Autocracy
(b) Discordance
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(c) Compassion
(d) Social
• Sol (a); Autocracy: a system of government of a
country in which one person has complete power;
तनरंकुशता, एकतं त्र
• Discordance: lack of agreement or consistency; मतभेद
• Compassion: understanding or pity for somebody
who is suffering; सहानुभूतत
• Social: connected with society and the way it is
organized; सामाजजक
• Tyranny: the cruel and unfair use of power by a
person or small group to control a country or state;
तनरंकुशता
10. The celebrity was inundated with birthday wishes from
his admirers.
(a) Annoyed
(b) Overwhelmed
(c) Rewarded
(d) Preoccupied
• Sol (b); Overwhelmed.
• Inundated – to give a person too much of something;
overwhelmed; अजधभार
• Annoyed – feeling angry. तं ग
• Reward - something given or done in return for good;
पुरस्कार
11. Synonym: Keen
(a) Wild
(b) Imitate
(c) Enthusiastic
(d) Happy
• Sol (c); Enthusiastic - full of excitement and interest;
उत्साह़ी
• Keen – Having or showing eagerness; इच्छु क
• Wild – uncontrolled; violent; जं गल़ी
• Imitate - to copy the behaviour of
somebody/something; नक़ल करना
12. Synonym: Perseverance
(a) Steadfastness
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(b) Humbleness
(c) Tolerance
(d) Discipline
• Sol: (1); Steadfastness-the quality of staying the same
for a long time and not changing quickly or
unexpectedly; firm in belief, determination, or
adherence. दृढता
• Humbleness: the quality or state of being modest and
lacking in pride or arrogance; तवनम्रता
• Tolerance: capacity to endure pain or hardship;
सतहष्णुता
• Discipline: the practice of training people to obey
rules and behave well; अनुशासन
• Perseverance: continued effort to do or achieve
something, even when this is difficult or takes a long
time; अटलता
13. Synonym: Amend
(a) Worsen
(b) Rectify
(c) Harm
(d) Impair
• Sol: (b); Rectify: to correct something that is wrong;
सं शोजधत करना
• Worsen: to become worse or to make something
worse; िराब
• Harm: damage or injury; क्षतत
• Impair: to damage something or make it weaker;
तबगाड़ना
• Amend: to change something slightly in order to
make it better; सं शोधन करना
14. The audience was mesmerised by the speech delivered
by the vivacious lady.
(a) Energetic
(b) Friendly
(c) Fearless
(d) Prosperous
• Sol: (a); Energetic: very active physically and
mentally. ऊजाावान
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• Friendly: showing kindness in a way that makes

people feel happy and relaxed; दोस्ताना
• Fearless: never afraid; तनडर
• Prosperous: rich and successful; समृद्ध
• Vivacious: (used about a person, usually a woman)
full of energy; lively and happy; जजं दातदल
15. Synonym: Impede
(a) Hinder
(b) Respite
(c) Prompt
(d) Intend
• Sol: (a); Hinder: to make it more difficult for
somebody/something to do something; बाधा पहंचाना
• Respite: a short delay before a very unpleasant or
difficult situation which may or may not take place;
राहत
• Prompt: immediate; done without delay; श़ीघ्र
• Intend: to plan or mean to do something; इरादा करना
• Impede: to make it difficult for somebody/something
to move or go forward; बाधा डालना
16. Synonym: Mercy
(a) Plurality
(b) Legacy
(c) Clarity
(d) Clemency
• Sol: (d); Clemency: kindness shown to somebody
when he/she is being punished; क्षमा
• Plurality: the fact or state of being plural; बहलता
• Legacy: an amount of money or property left to
someone in a will; परंपरा, बपौत़ी
• Clarity: the quality of being clear and easy to
understand; स्पष्टता
• Mercy: kindness shown by somebody/something who
has the power to make somebody suffer; दया
17. No plausible explanation could be found for her
disappearance
(a) Useless
(b) Legal
(c) Credible
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(d) Just
• Sol: (c); Credible: able to be believed or trusted;
तवश्वसऩीय
• Useless: that does not work well, that does not
achieve anything; तनष्फल
• Legal: using or connected with the law; वैध
• Just: fair and right; reasonable.
• Plausible: seeming likely to be true, or able to be
believed; स्व़ीकाया
18. Synonym: Wrathful
(a) Pleased
(b) Amiable
(c) Cordial
(d) Furious
• Sol: (d); Furious: very angry; उग्र
• Pleased: happy or satisfied about something; प्रसन्न
• Amiable: friendly and pleasant; cordial; जमलनसार
• Wrathful: full of or characterized by intense anger;
क्रोध़ी
19. The promises made by the old minister were fulfilled.
(a)Recent
(b) Vernal
(c)Aged
(d) Contemporary
• Sol (c); Aged: having lived or existed for a long time;
वृद्ध
• Old: belonging only or chiefly to the past; former or
previous; पूवा
• Recent: Happening or occurring in the recent past;
आधुतनक
• Contemporary: Belonging to the same time period as
something or someone else; समकाल़ीन
• Vernal: Relating to the spring season; वसं त
20. Select the most appropriate synonym of the word
‘consensus’ from the following sentence.
The landowner and the tenant mutually came to an
agreement for decisive acceptance of its clause.
(a)Mutually
(b) Decisive
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(c)Agreement
(d) Acceptance
• Sol:(c) Agreement: consensus; समझौता
• Mutual: Shared or felt by each of two or more people
or groups; पारस्पररक
• Decisive: Having the power or ability to make a final
decision or judgment; तनणाायक
• Acceptance: The act of agreeing to receive or take
something offered; स्व़ीकृतत
21. The students have decided to conspire to steal the test
papers.
(a)Assist
(b) Plot
(c)Moderate
(d) Enact
• Sol (b); Conspire-to make secret plans jointly to
commit an unlawful or harmful act; plot; षड्यं त्र रचना
• Moderate- average in amount; मध्यम
• Enact- make (a bill or other proposal) a law; क़ानून
बनाना
22. The easiest sole intention was to baffle his readers.
(a)Puzzle
(b) Influence
(c)Scold
(d) Annoy
• Sol (a); Puzzle: cause (someone) to feel confused
because they cannot understand or make sense of
something; उलझन
• Baffle: to confuse or puzzle; चकरा देना
• Influence-the capacity to have an effect on the
character, development, or behavior of someone or
something, or the effect itself; प्रभाव
• Annoy: remonstrate with or rebuke (someone)
angrily; भला-बुरा कहना
23. Synonym: Fatigue
(a)Feebleness
(b) Loaf
(c)Effort
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(d) Tiredness
• Sol. (d) Tiredness: the state of wishing for sleep or
rest; weariness; थकान
• Feebleness: Weakness or lack of strength or energy;
दुबालता
• Loaf: A baked food made of dough that is shaped and
baked in a single piece, often in a loaf or bread pan;
पाव रोट़ी
• Effort: The use of physical or mental energy to do
something; प्रयास
24. Synonym: Inherent
(a)Conclusion
(b) Inborn
(c)Superficial
(d) Increase
• Sol (b); Inborn: existing from birth; जन्मजात
• Inherent: existing in something as a permanent,
essential, or characteristic attribute; अंततनातहत
• Superficial: Of or relating to the surface of
something, rather than its deeper or underlying
nature; जछछला
• Increase: A rise in size, amount, or quantity; वृजद्ध
• Conclusion: the end or finish of an event or process;
तनष्कषा
25. Synonym: Belief
(a)Promise
(b) Religion
(c)Faith
(d) System
• Sol (c); Faith: strong belief; trust; आिा
• Promise: A commitment or undertaking to do
something in the future; वादा
• Religion: A set of beliefs, practices, and rituals
centered around the worship of a higher power or
deity; धमा
• System: A set of interconnected or interdependent
parts that work together to achieve a common goal or
function; प्रणाल़ी
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26. He gave a concise explanation of the company’s

retirement plan.
(a) Verbose
(b) Clear
(c) Sharp
(d) Terse
• Sol (d) Terse: brief and concise in expression; सं जक्षप्त
• Verbose: using more words than necessary, often in
an attempt to impress or be overly formal; शब्दबहल
• Clear: easy to understand or interpret; free from
ambiguity or obscurity स्पष्ट
• Sharp: keen or acute in intellect or perception फुरत़ीला
27. They spoke about the political turmoil in the state.
(a) expressed
(b) said
(c) stated
(d) talked
• Sol
• (d) talked
• The most appropriate option to replace the
underlined segment in the given sentence is
• (d) talked. All of the words in the list can be used to
describe speaking, but "talked" is the most
appropriate choice in this context because it is the
most colloquial and casual option. "Expressed" and
"stated" are more formal and might be more
appropriate in a formal or written context, while
"said" is a neutral option that could be used in any
context.
28. Select the most appropriate synonym of the word
‘obscene’ from the following sentence. Vijay was
suspended from duty because he gave dirty and
prejudiced remarks to his female colleagues in the
office.
(a) Suspended
(b) Colleagues
(c) Prejudice
(d) Dirty
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• Sol d) dirty. Obscene means offensive or morally

unacceptable, गं दा
• Suspended: Temporarily stopped or halted. तनलं तबत
• Colleagues: associates. सहयोग़ी
• Prejudice: Preconceived opinion or bias. पूवााग्रह
29. Never teach your children to flout the rules and
regulations of their educational institution.
(a) Mock
(b) Monitor
(c) Revere
(d) Divulge
• Sol (a) Mock; to ridicule or show contempt for
something or someone. उपहास करना
• "Flout" means to openly and deliberately defy or
disrespect a rule or authority. अवज्ञा
• "monitor" means to observe and check the progress
or quality of something over a period of time. तनगराऩी
• "revere" means to have a feeling of deep respect and
admiration for someone or something. सम्मान
• "divulge" means to make something known or reveal
something that was previously secret. प्रकट करना
30. My father took a moment to ponder before signing the
deeds of our ancestral home.
(a) Hesitate
(b) Contemplate
(c) Sigh
(d) Brief
• Sol (b); Contemplate: to think carefully about
something तवचार करना
• Hesitate: to pause before you do something; सं कोच
करना
• Sigh: to let out a long, deep breath that shows you’re
tired, sad etc. गहऱी सांस
• Brief: short or quick सं जक्षप्त
31. Iyadurai Solomon was a great teacher because he
instilled in all the children a sense of their own worth.
(a) took out
(b) inculcate
(c) neglected
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(d) stopped
• Sol:
• (b) Inculcate: instil (an idea, attitude, or habit) by
persistent instruction मन में बैठाना
• Instilled: gradually but firmly establish मन में कुछ
बैठाना
32. The professor refused to comment on the erroneous
description of the historical events in the journal.
(a) Suitable
(b) Inaccurate
(c) Sensitive
(d) Lucid
• Sol: (c) Inaccurate: false descriptions) गलत
• Suitable: right or appropriate •उपयुक्त
• Sensitive: quick to detect or respond to slight
changes, signals, or influences •सं वेदनश़ील
• Lucid: expressed clearly; easy to understand • स्पष्ट
33. The wrestler retaliated the blow that he received.
(a) Respected
(b) Welcomed
(c) Reciprocated
(d) Forgave
• Sol: (c) Reciprocated: to behave or feel towards
somebody in the same line) पारस्पररक
• Retaliated: to react to something unpleasant that
somebody does to you - जवाब़ी कारावाई की
34. Synonym: Empty
(a) Filled
(b) Vacant
(c) Priceless
(d) Packed
• Sol: (b); Vacant: empty िाल़ी
• Filled: to make something full. भरा हआ
• Priceless: of very great value अनमोल
• Packed: crowded भरा हआ
35. Synonym: Wavering
(a) Drenching
(b) Fluctuating
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(c) Sickly
(d) Unconvincing
• Sol:
• (b) Fluctuating: to change frequently. उतार-चढाव
• Drenching: to make something completely wet. •
भ़ीगना
• Wavering: to become weak or uncertain • डगमगाना
• Unconvincing: failing to make someone believe that
something is true or valid
• Sickly: weak and often ill. ब़ीमार
36. The heavy and abundant rainfall has a major role to
play in the production of crops.
(a)Cyclonic
(b) Intermittent
(c)Ample
(d) Prolonged
• Sol (c) Ample; प्रचुर
• The word "abundant" means present in large
quantities or in greater than sufficient amount,
• Cyclonic: relating to or characterized by a cyclone or
whirlwind. चक्रवात़ी
• Intermittent: occurring at irregular intervals; not
continuous. रुक-रुक कर
• Prolonged: lasting for a long time or longer than
usual. द़ीघाकाल़ीन
37. Truth can never be concealed from anyone.
(a)Separated
(b) Borrowed
(c)Disguised
(d) Snatched
• Sol (c) Disguised; hidden or disguised in order to
mislead or deceive someone
• Separated: set or kept apart from others; isolated.
अलग तकए
• Borrowed: obtained temporarily with the intention of
returning or repaying the lender. उधार
• Snatched: grab or seize suddenly and roughly. छीन
जलया
38. Try to be frugal with your hard-earned money.
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(a)Negligent
(b) Imprudent
(c)Economical
(d) Honest
• Sol (c) Economical; "using resources carefully and
without waste.
• Negligent: failing to take the care that a reasonable
person would take in the circumstances. • लापरवाह
• Imprudent: not showing care for the consequences of
an action; not wise or careful. • अतववेक
• Honest: truthful and sincere.
39. Synonym: Demolish
(a)Fabricate
(b) Shape
(c)Ruin
(d) Create
• Sol (c) Ruin; to cause the complete destruction or
collapse of something. बबााद करना
• Fabricate: make up something with the intention to
deceive; lie. जालसाज़ी
• Shape: give a particular form or character to. आकार
• Create: bring into existence; produce. सृजन करना
40. No one was prepared for the environmental calamity
that hit the town in the middle of the night.
(a)Degradation
(b) Damage
(c)Stress
(d) Catastrophe
• Sol
• (d) Catastrophe; a sudden and terrible event,
typically one involving great loss or suffering. तबाह़ी.
• Degradation: the process of reducing the worth or
integrity of something. पतन
• Damage: physical harm that impairs the value,
usefulness, or normal function of something. क्षतत
• Stress: a state of mental or emotional strain or
tension resulting from adverse or demanding
circumstances. तनाव
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41. Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined

word.
The foreign company is chary of investing in Africa.
(a)Keen
(b) Fervent
(c)Confident
(d) Cautious
• Sol
• (d) Cautious
• "Chary" is an adjective that means careful or cautious,
especially about taking risks. In the given sentence,
the foreign company is described as being careful or
cautious about investing in Africa.
• Keen: having or showing a strong desire or
enthusiasm. उत्सुक
• Fervent: showing or expressing strong and sincere
feelings. जजज्ञासु
• Confident: having or showing self-assurance.
आत्मतवश्वास़ी:
42. Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word
from the following sentence. Encountered
Many people have been experiencing the starting of
heat wave and some of them have avoided going outside
their homes.
(a)Outside
(b) Starting
(c)Avoided
(d) Experiencing
• Sol
• (d) Experiencing; to have something happen to you;
to feel
• The word "encountered" means to meet or come
across something or someone. "सामना तकया
• Outside: on or to the outer side of something. •
बाहर
• Starting: beginning to happen or be done.
• Avoided: take steps to prevent (something); refrain
from doing (something). परहेज
43. Synonym: Anger
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(a)Pleasure
(b) Fury
(c)Comfort
(d) Agony
• Sol (b)Fury; Anger गुस्सा
• "Anger" is a strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure,
or hostility.
• Pleasure: a feeling of happy satisfaction and
enjoyment. •आनं द
• Comfort: a feeling of being at ease and relaxed.
•आराम
• Agony: intense physical or mental suffering. यातना
44. The fraudsters hoodwinked us and took away all our
valuables.
(a)Threatened
(b) Deceived
(c)Coerced
(d) Misguided
• Sol - (b); deceived; धोिा
• Threatened: feeling afraid or in danger because
someone has said or done something that could cause
harm. धमकाया
• Coerced: forced or persuaded to do something
against your will, often through the use of pressure,
intimidation, or manipulation. • जबरदस्त़ी
• Misguided: having wrong or mistaken beliefs or ideas
about something, leading to poor judgment or
decision-making. • पथभ्रष्ट
• "hoodwinked" means to deceive or mislead someone.
धोिा देना
45. The director is at the apex of the managing committee.
(a)Core
(b) Corner
(c)Pinnacle
(d) Bottom
• sol -(c) Pinnacle; the highest point of achievement or
the summit of success. जशिर
• In this sentence, the word "apex" means the highest
point or the topmost part of something,
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• Core: the central or innermost part of something; the

most important or essential part. मूल
• Corner: the point where two lines or surfaces meet,
especially at a right angle; a place that is out of the
way and hidden
• Bottom: the lowest part of something; the part of
something that is closest to the ground or the surface
it is resting on.तल:
46. Although Edward had noble blood, his ignoble
qualities made him incapable of taking over the
kingdom.
(a) Strange
(b) Unworthy
(c) Salient
(d) Ostentatious
• Sol
• (b) Unworthy; not deserving or meriting respect or
consideration; not good enough or suitable. ) अयोग्य
• "Ignoble" means not noble or honorable in character
or quality;. ऩीच
• "Strange" means unusual or unexpected; not familiar
or ordinary. It is not the same as "ignoble." "अनोिा
• "Salient" means prominent or noticeable; standing
out or drawing attention. "मुख्य
47. The good weather has been a boon for many businesses
located near the beach
(a)fortune
(b) beneficial
(c) Luck
(d) Signal
• Sol
• (b) Beneficial; having a good or useful effect. फायदेमंद
• "Boon" means a blessing or benefit, especially one
that is unexpected or appreciated.
• (a) "Fortune" means wealth or good fortune,
especially that which is inherited or accumulated over
time. सौभाग्य"
• (c) "Luck" means success or good fortune that is
believed to be the result of chance or providence.
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• (d) "Signal" means a gesture, sound, or other

indication that serves as a warning, instruction, or
indication of something. सं केत
48. Synonym: Irrevocable
(a)Unmediated
(b) Irreversible
(c) Congruent
(d) Irresponsive
• Sol
• (b) Irreversible; means unable to be changed, altered,
or reversed
• Unmediated means not involving or requiring
intermediaries or intermediation. अमध्यि
• (c) Congruent means in agreement or harmony with
something. अनुकूल
• (d) Irresponsive means not reacting or responding to
something. ) अनुत्तरदाय़ी
49. The young fellow was innocent and without guile.
(a)Morality
(b) Greed
(c) Deceit
(d) Pride
• Solution-(c) Deceit; छल guile;
• "Guile" means cunning or deceitful behavior. It is
often used to describe someone who is clever at
tricking or deceiving others in order to get what they
want. "छल
• Morality: Principles concerning the distinction
between right and wrong or good and bad behavior.
नैततकता
• (b) Greed: An intense and selfish desire for
something, especially wealth, power, or food.
• (d) Pride: A feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction
derived from one's own achievements, the
achievements of those with whom one is closely
associated, or from qualities or possessions that are
widely admired. गौरव
50. Your words seemed more like a demand rather than a
_________ (request).
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(a) order
(b) contract
(c) compromise
(d) plea
• Sol
• (d) plea; an earnest request or appeal. दल़ील
• Order: A formal or authoritative command or
instruction. आदेश
• Contract: A legally binding agreement between two
or more parties. अनुबंध
• Compromise: A settlement of differences by mutual
concessions. समझौता
51. Roads in villages during rainy seasons become muddy.
(a) filthy
(b) unsoiled
(c) blurred
(d) Fuzzy
• Sol: (a); Filthy: very dirty. ); गं दा
• Unsoiled: not stained or dirty. मैला नह़ीं
• Blurred: to make the difference between two things
less clear, or to make it difficult to see the exact truth
about something. धुं धला
• Fuzzy: not clear. अस्पष्ट
• Muddy: to soil or stain with or as if with mud. मैला
52. The efforts of the doctors came to a futile end with the
death of the patient.
(a)Enriching
(b) Fruitless
(c) Startling
(d) Terrifying
• Sol: (b); Fruitless: producing poor or no results; not
successful. तनरथाक
• Enriching: to improve the quality, flavour, etc. of
something. समृद्ध
• Startling: causing momentary fright, surprise, or
astonishment. चौंका देने वाला
• Terrifying: to frighten somebody very much. भयानक
53. The poet managed to paint a vivid picture of the
landscape by the river through words
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(a) Metaphoric
(b) Contemporary
(c) Blurred
(d) Evocative
• Sol: (d); Evocative: good or interesting because it
produces pleasant memories, ideas, emotions, and
responses in people. तवचारोत्तेजक:
• Metaphoric: emphasizes the similarities between two
fundamentally different things, by having one stand
for, or represent, the other. रूपक
• Contemporary: belonging to the same time as
somebody/something else. समकाल़ीन
• Blurred: characterized by dimness, indistinctness, or
obscurity: lacking clarity or sharpness. धुं धला
• Vivid: having or producing a strong, clear picture in
your mind. ज़ीवं त
54. Marcella seemed morose and downcast when she
refused to have dinner.
(a) Excited
(b) Gloomy
(c) Liberal
(d) Jocund
• Sol: (b); Gloomy: dark in way that makes you feel sad.
); तनराशाजनक
• Excited: feeling or showing happiness and
enthusiasm; not calm. उत्सातहत
• Liberal: accepting different opinions or kinds of
behaviour; tolerant. Liberal
• Jocund: cheerful and light-hearted. प्रफुल्ल
• Morose: unhappy or annoyed and unwilling to speak,
smile, or be pleasant to people. उदास
55. Synonym: Distant
(a) Futuristic
(b) Faraway
(c) Farsighted
(d) Forward
• Sol: (b); Faraway: a great distance away. बहत दू र
• Futuristic: imagining what things in the future will be
like. भतवष्यवाद़ी
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• Farsighted: being able to see what will be necessary in

the future and making plans for it. दू रदशी
• Forward: to send a letter, etc. received at one address
to a new address. आगे
56. Distant: a long way away in space or time. दू रि He
declined the offer to join the Board of Directors.
(a) Delayed
(b) Modified
(c) Rejected
(d) Deferred
• Sol: (c); Rejected: to refuse to accept
somebody/something. अस्व़ीकृत
• Delayed: to make somebody/something slow or late.
तवलं तबत
• Modified: to change something slightly. सं शोजधत
• Deferred: to leave something until a later time. ितगत
• Declined: to refuse, usually politely. इंकार कर तदया
57. Synonym: Chide
(a) Prevent
(b) Scold
(c) Rescue
(d) Follow
• Sol: (b); Scold: to speak angrily to somebody because
he/she has done something bad or wrong. डांटना
• Prevent: to stop something happening or to stop
somebody doing something. रोकना
• Rescue: to save somebody/something from a
situation that is dangerous or unpleasant. बचाव:
• Follow: to come, go or happen after
somebody/something. अनुसरण करना
• Chide: criticize or blame somebody because of
something wrong that they have said or done; scold.
डांटना
58. Isn’t knowledge supposed to make life sweeter and
happier?
(a) Superiority
(b) Curriculum
(c) Wisdom
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(d) Profession
• Sol: (c); Wisdom: the ability to make sensible
decisions and judgements because of your knowledge
or experience. बुजद्ध:
• Superiority: the quality of being better than average,
or better than others of the same type. श्रेष्ठता
• Curriculum: all the subjects that are taught in a
school, college or university; the contents of a
particular course of study. पाठ्यक्रम
• Profession: a job that needs a high level of training
and/or education. व्यवसाय
• Knowledge: the state of knowing about a particular
fact or situation. ज्ञान
59. You also worked with another eccentric genius.
(a) elusive
(b) ecological
(c) Middle
(d) Peculiar
• Sol: (d); Peculiar: unusual or strange अज़ीब
• Elusive: not easy to catch, find or remember. मायाव़ी
• Ecological: of or relating to the environments of
living things or to the relationships between living
things and their environments. पाररक्तिततक
• Middle: the part, point or position that is at about the
same distance from the two ends or sides of
something. मध्य
• Eccentric: (used about people or their behaviour)
strange or unusual. सनकी

2.1.2. CGL 2018 T2

60. Synonym: Philanthropist.
(a) humanitarian
(b) philosopher
(c) humanist
(d) misanthropist
• Sol (a); Humanitarian - a person promoting human
welfare and social reform - मानव़ीय
• Philanthropist - one who makes an active effort to
promote human welfare - परोपकाऱी व्यक्तक्त
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• Philosopher - a person who seeks wisdom or

enlightenment - दाशातनक
• Humanist - a doctrine, attitude, or way of life centred
on human interests or values - मानवतावाद़ी
• Misanthropist - a person who hates or distrusts
humankind - मानवद्वेष़ी
61. Select the word which means the same as the group of
words given.
Splendid and expensive looking
(a) sumptuous
(b) peculiar
(c) curious
(d) malicious
• Sol (a); Sumptuous – extremely rich, luxurious, or
magnificent – वैभवशाल़ी
• Splendid and expensive looking - luxurious,
expensive - शानदार और महंगा तदिने वाला
• Peculiar – characteristics of only one person, group or
thing, usually distinctive; different from the usual or
normal - तवजचत्र
• Curious – having desire to investigate and learn or
having inquisitive interest in other’s concern - जजज्ञासु
• Malicious - showing a desire to cause harm to
someone - दुभाावनापूणा
62. Synonym: impoverished.
(a) spendthrift
(b) generous
(c) wealthy
(d) penniless
• Sol (d); Penniless – having no money - दररद्र
• Impoverished – very poor - गऱीब
• Spendthrift – someone who spends a lot of money in
a way that wastes it - उड़ाऊ
• Generous – willing to give money, help, kindness,
etc., especially more than is usual or expected; larger
than usual or expected - उदार
• Wealthy – rich - धनवान
63. Synonym: Stoical.
(a) ruffled
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(b) apathetic
(c) panicky
(d) equivocal
• Sol (b); Apathetic – showing no interest or energy
and unwilling to take action, especially over
something important - उदास़ीन
• Stoical - determined not to complain or show your
feelings, especially when something bad happens to
you - उदास़ीन
• Ruffled – disarranged - झालरदार
• Panicky – feeling suddenly very worried or frightened
- भगदड़
• Equivocal - not clear and seeming to have two
opposing meanings, or confusing and able to be
understood in two different ways - गोलमोल
64. Synonym: PERSIST
(a) continue
(b) cease
(c) halt
(d) forget
• Sol (a); Continue – resume after interruption - जाऱी रिें
• Persist - continue to exist; be prolonged - दृढ रहना
• Halt/cease - to stop or come or bring to an end - पड़ाव
• Forget – fail to remember - भूल जाओ
65. Synonym: COGENT
(a) convincing
(b) weak
(c) ineffective
(d) pathetic
• Sol (a); convincing - able to make somebody believe
something - तवश्वासप्रद
• Cogent - clear, logical, and convincing - ठोस
• Pathetic – arousing pity - दयऩीय
• Ineffective - not producing any significant or desired
effect - अप्रभाव़ी
• Weak – lacking the power to perform physically
demanding tasks - कमजोर
66. Synonym: - mercurial
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(a) interchangeable
(b) predictable
(c) permanent
(d) volatile
• Sol (d); Volatile – liable to change rapidly and
unpredictably - पररवतानश़ील
• Mercurial – subject to sudden or unpredictable
changes of mood or mind; changeable - अक्तिर,
पररवतानश़ील
• Interchangeable – able to be interchanged - तवतनमय
करने योग्य
• Predictable - able to be predicted - उम्म़ीद के मुतातबक
• Permanent – lasting or intended to last or remain
unchanged indefinitely - िाय़ी
67. Synonym: - onerous
(a) arduous
(b) abundant
(c) honourable
(d) accessible
• Sol (a); Arduous – involving or requiring strenuous
effort - कतठन
• Onerous – involving a great deal of effort, trouble or
difficulty - कतठन और प्रयत्नसाध्य
• Abundant – sufficient - भरपूर
• Honourable – deserving honour or respect - मानऩीय
• Accessible – able to be reached or entered - पहंच योग्य
68. Synonym: - diminutive
(a) petite
(b) expeditious
(c) dangerous
(d) fallacious
• Sol (a); Petite – attractively small (used of a woman) –
आकषाक ढंग से छोट़ी(लड़की या मतहला के जलए प्रयुक्त)
• Diminutive – extremely small - सामान्य से काफी छोटा,
नन्हा
• Fallacious - based on a false idea – भ्रमपूण,ा ग़लत
• Dangerous – likely to cause harm or injury - ितरनाक
• Expeditious – done with speed and efficiency - श़ीघ्र
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2.1.3. CGL 2019 T2

69. Synonym: ESTIMATE
(a) assess
(b) solve
(c) discover
(d) believe
• Sol (a); Assess – evaluate the nature, ability, or quality
of - आकलन
• Estimate – roughly calculate or judge the value,
number, quantity, or extent of - आकलन
• Solve – find an answer to, explanation for, or means
of effectively dealing with a problem - हल करना
• Discover – find unexpectedly or during a search - िोज
करना
• Believe – accept that something is true, especially
without proof - मानना
70. Synonym: RELUCTANT
(a) unwilling
(b) pleased
(c) afraid
• (d) steady
• Sol (a); unwilling - not wanting to do something -
तैयार नह़ीं
• Reluctant – unwilling and hesitant; disinclined -
सं कोच़ी
• Steady - firmly fixed - तनयजमत
• Pleased – willing or glad to do something - तकस़ी बात के
जलए प्रसन्न या सं तुष्ट
• Afraid – feeling fear or anxiety - डरना
71. Synonym: ASTONISHMENT
(a) Wonder
(b) Composure
(c) Fright
(d) Expectation
• Sol (a); Wonder - a feeling of amazement, awe,
admiration, astonishment - आश्चया
• Astonishment - great surprise - तवस्मय
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• Composure - the state of being calm and in control of

oneself - मानजसक सं तुलन
• Fright - a sudden intense feeling of fear - भय
• Expectation - a strong belief that something will
happen - अपेक्षा
72. Synonym: MOTIVE
(a) reason
(b) utility
(c) benefit
(d) chance
• Sol (a); reason - a cause - कारण
• Motive - reason for doing something - प्रेरणा
• Utility – the state of being useful, profitable, or
beneficial - उपयोतगता
• Benefit – an advantage or profit gained from
something - फायदा
• Chance – a possibility for something happening - मोका
73. Synonym: EFFICIENCY
(a) Disability
(b) Fluency
(c) Tendency
(d) Capability
• Sol (d); Capability - the power or ability to do
something - क्षमता
• Efficiency - the state or quality of being efficient -
क्षमता
• Disability - a physical or mental condition that limits
a person's movements, senses, or activities - तवकलांगता
• Fluency - the quality or condition of being fluent -
प्रवाह
• Tendency – an inclination towards a particular
characteristic or type of behaviour - प्रवृजत्त
74. Synonym: RAMIFICATION
(a) Inception
(b) Consequence
(c) Source
(d) Satisfaction
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• Sol (b); Consequence - something that happens or

follows as a result of something else - पररणाम
• Ramification - one of the many complicated or
unexpected results of an action or decision - जतटल
अनपेजक्षत पररणाम
• Inception - the establishment of an organization,
institution, etc - आरं भ
• Source - a place, person or thing where something
comes or starts from or where something is obtained
- स्रोत
• Satisfaction - the feeling of pleasure that you have
when you have done, got or achieved what you
wanted - सं तुतष्ट
75. Synonym: REVIVE
(a) Review
(b) Depress
(c) Restore
(d) Damage
• Sol (c); Restore – bring back or re-establish a
previous right, practice, or situation - पुनिाातपत करना
• Revive – restore to life or consciousness - पुनजीतवत
• Review – a formal assessment of something - सम़ीक्षा
• Depress – make someone feel utterly dejected - दबाना
• Damage – physical harm that impairs the value,
usefulness or normal function of something - हातन
76. Synonym: ACCURATELY
(a) Partially
(b) Moderately
(c) Correctly
(d) Promptly
• Sol (c); Correctly - according to the facts, without
mistakes - सह़ी ढंग से
• Accurately – in a way that is correct in all details - सह़ी
रूप में
• Partially - not completely - आंजशक रूप से
• Moderately - within a middle range - मध्यम
• Promptly - with little or no delay, immediately -
तत्काल
77. Synonym: CONDESCENDING
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(a) Accusing
(b) Patronising
(c) Creating
(d) Stimulating
• Sol (b); Patronising - treat in a way that is apparently
kind or helpful but that betrays a feeling of
superiority - सं रक्षण
• Condescending - having or showing an attitude of
patronizing superiority - कृपालु
• Accusing - indicating a belief in someone’s guilt or
culpability - आरोप लगा
• Creating - bring something into existence - बनाना
• Stimulating - encouraging or arousing interest or
enthusiasm - उत्तेजक
2.1.4. CGL 2020 T2
78. Synonym: Judicious
(a) Beautiful
(b) Graceful
(c) Thoughtful
(d) Plentiful
• Sol (c); Thoughtful - quiet, because you are thinking -
तवचारमग्न
• Judicious - careful and sensible; showing good
judgement - उजचत
• Beautiful - having beauty; giving pleasure to the
senses - सुं दर
• Graceful - moving in an attractive way that shows
control - सुं दर
• Plentiful - available or existing in large amounts or
numbers - प्रचुर
79. Synonym: Penalise
(a) Punish
(b) Praise
(c) Pretend
(d) Protect
• Sol (a); Punish - to make someone suffer because they
have broken the law or done something wrong - सजा
देना
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• Penalise - to punish someone for breaking a rule or

law by making them suffer a disadvantage - दंड देना
• Praise - to say that you approve of and admire
someone/something - प्रशं सा
• Pretend - to behave in a way in order to make other
people believe something that is not true - तदिावा करना
• Protect - to make sure that someone/something is not
harmed, injured etc - रक्षा करना
80. Synonym: Sequestered
(a) Polished
(b) Decorated
(c) Secluded
(d) Frequented
• Sol (c); Secluded - (in the context of a place) quiet
and private - एकांत
• Sequestered - (in the context of a place) quiet and far
away from people - एकान्त
• Polished- shiny as a result of polishing - चमकदार
• Decorated - to make something look more attractive
by putting things on it - सजा हआ
• Frequented - to visit a particular place often - अक्सर
81. Synonym: INEVITABLY
(a) Avoidably
(b) Certainly
(c) Distantly
(d) Unlikely
• Sol (b); Certainly - something certain to happen -
तनजश्चत रूप से
• Inevitably - as is certain to happen, or impossible to
avoid or prevent - अतनवाया रूप से
• Avoidably - In a manner so as to be avoidable - बेकार में
• Distantly - Far away, not closely, or coolly or
remotely - दू र से
• Unlikely - Not likely to happen, be done or be true -
असं भातवत
82. Synonym: FASTEN
(a) Detach
(b) Release
(c) Affix
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(d) Loosen
• Sol (c); Affix - to stick or join something to
something else - प्रत्यय
• Fasten - to close or join the two parts of something -
जकड़ना
• Detach - to separate something from something it is
connected to - अलग करें
• Release - to allow somebody/something to be free -
ररहाई
• Loosen - to become or make something less tight -
ढ़ीला
83. Synonym: SENTIMENT
(a) Antipathy
(b) Concrete
(c) Hatred
(d) Feeling
• Sol (d); Feeling – an emotional state or reaction -
भावना
• Sentiment - feelings such as pity, romantic love,
sadness, etc. that influence somebody’s action or
behaviour - भाव
• Antipathy - a strong feeling of not liking
somebody/something; dislike - घृणा
• Concrete - real or definite; not only existing in the
imagination - ठोस
• Hatred - a very strong feeling of not liking somebody
/ something; hate - घृणा
2.1.5. CGL 2021 T2
84. Synonym: abandon
(a) allow
(b) adopt
(c) leave
(d) start
• Sol (c); Leave – go away from - छु ट्ट़ी
• Abandon - cease to support or look after, desert - छोड़
देना
• Allow – let someone have or do something - अनुमतत
• Adopt – legally take another’s child and bring it up as
one’s own - गोद लेना
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• Start – begin or be reckoned from a particular point

in time or space - प्रारं भ

2.1.6. CPO 2022 T1

85. Select the most appropriate synonym to replace the
italicised word. Colossal granite obelisks were erected
by only a few kings.
(a) Gigantic
(b) Minute
(c) Minuscule
(d) Lilliputian
• Sol (a); Gigantic: of very great size or extent; huge or
enormous - तवशाल
• Minute: very small; अतत सूक्ष्म
• Miniscule: extremely small; tiny - बहत छोटा
• Lilliputian: a trivial or very small person or thing;
छोटा सा
86. The smoke was bothering me, and I didn't want to ruin
the party for all of you, so I simply walked home.
(a) recover
(b) fix
(c) despoil
(d) revamp
• Sol (c); Despoil: steal or violently remove valuable or
attractive possessions from; plunder; डाका डालना
• Recover: to get back; regain - बरामद
• Fix: fasten (something) securely in a particular place
or position; हल करना
• Revamp – to change something in order to make it
more attractive or more modern; नव़ीकरण; पुनरूद्धार
87. Synonym: Populous
(a) Sleepy
(b) Crowded
(c) Inactive
(d) Lifeless
• Sol (b); Crowded: full of people; भीड़-भाड़ िाला
• Sleepy: tired and ready to go to sleep; Drowsy-उनीींदा
• Inactive: Not active; Idle-वनष्क्रिय
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• Lifeless: Dead or appearing to be dead; without

energy वनष्प्राण
88. Select the most appropriate synonym of the bracketed
word to fill in the blank.
All the__________ (delicate) things were kept/packed in a
different box while shifting to a new place.
(a) coarse
(b) crude
(c) fragile
(d) durable
• Sol (b); Fragile: Easily damaged or broken; Brittle
भीं गुर
• Coarse: Rough, not smooth; खुरदुरा
• Crude: In its natural state, without much detail;
अपररष्कृत
• Durable: Long lasting; विकाऊ
• Delicate: easy to damage or break; नाज़ुक
89. Synonym: Radiant
(a) Depressing
(b) Frowning
(c) Dismal
(d) Glowing
• Sol (d); Glowing: producing light without smoke or
flames प्रकाश से युक्त
• Depressing: Something that makes somebody
unhappy or sad; विक्षब्ध
़ु
• Frowning: an expression of anger: त्योरी चढा हुआ
• Dismal: Sadness, Depressing, Distressing; वनराशाजनक
90. Synonym: Prohibit
(a) Ban
(b) Allow
(c) Aid
• (d) Assist
• Sol (a); Ban: Say that something is not allowed; प्रवतबीं ध
• Allow: To give permission for something; अनुमवत
• Aid: help; सहायता
• Assist: to help, to support; सहायता देना
91. Synonym: Erudite
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(a) Scholarly
(b) Lazy
(c) Excited
(d) Impressive
• Sol (a); Scholarly: having a lot of knowledge;
Academic-विद्वत्तापूणण
• Lazy: not active; dull-आलसी
• Excited: showing happiness or enthusiasm; उत्सावहत
• Impressive: of good importance; प्रभािशाली
92. Synonym: Peril
(a) Doubt
(b) Benefit
(c) Danger
(d) Safety
• Sol (c); Danger: which cause damage; harmful-खतरा
• Doubt: a feeling of uncertainty; शक
• Benefit: useful to something; फायदा
• Saftey: state of being safe; सुरक्षा
93. A shadow of guilt darkened his eyes.
(a) impenitence
(b) remorse
(c) innocence
(d) remorselessness
• Sol (b); Remorse: feeling of sadness; guilt-आत्मा ग्लावन
• Impenitence: the trait of refusing to repent; अधीरता
• Innocence: not being guilty of a crime; बेगुनाही
• Remorselessness: having no remorse; बेरहमी
94. Synonym: Impasse
(a) Resolution
(b) Deadlock
(c) Peaceful
(d) Harmony
• Sol (b); Deadlock: cannot reach an agreement to;
गवतरोध
• Resolution: the quality of being determined; सीं कल्प
• Peaceful: Quite and calm; शाींवतपूणण
• Harmony: A state of agreement; सद्भाि
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95. Their vision was very clear: if Indians were to play a

meaningful role in the community of nations, they
must be second to none in the application of advanced
technologies to their real-life problems.
(a) implementation
(b) corruption
(c) misuse
(d) mistreatment
• Sol (a); Implementation: the execution of a plan or
idea; कायाणन्वयन
• Corruption: Dishonest or immoral behaviour; भ्रष्टाचार
• Misuse: use for the wrong purpose; गलत
• Mistreatment: treat badly or abusively; दुर्व्णिहार
96. Ideas are present in the consciousness, which when
released and given scope to grow and take shape, can
lead to successful events.
(a) thoughtlessness
(b) awareness
(c) ignorance
(d) negligence
• Sol (b); Awareness: consciousness or interest;
जागरूकता
• Thoughtlessness: lacking concern for others; अल्हड़ी
• Ignorance: a lack of information or knowledge; अज्ञान
• Negligence: Not being careful enough; लापरिाही
97. He imputes his ability to play great football to an
inspirational coach.
(a) contributes
(b) attributes
(c) amputates
(d) validates
• Sol (b); Attributes: a quality of something; गुण
• Contribute:To support,to To give a part of
total;योगदान देना
• Amputates: To cut of limbs for medical reason; अींग-
विच्छे द करना
• Validates: show that something is true; सत्यावपत
98. Synonym: Addicted
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(a) Averse
(b) Disinclined
(c) Unaccustomed
(d) Inclined
• Sol (d); Inclined: to behave in a particular way; इच्छु क
• Averse: Not in favour of; against-विरुद्ध
• Disinclined: to not want to do something; विमुख
• Unaccustomed: not familiar or usual; अनभ्यस्त
99. The discovery of treasure under the Bermuda Triangle
is probably a hoax.
(a) Analogy
(b) Bonanza
(c) Delusion
(d) Trick
• Sol (d); Trick: kind of a illusion; चाल
• Analogy: Comparison between two similar things;
समानता
• Bonanza: to make a lot of profit; लाभ
• Delusion: a false belief; माया
100. Synonym: Progress
(a) Diminishment
(b) Halt
(c) Stagnation
(d) Development
• Sol (d); Development: making more advanced; विकास
• Diminishment: Reducing in size or quality; कमी
• Halt: a stoppage; to stop; पड़ाि
• Stagnation: showing a little or no growth; ष्क्रिरता
101. Synonym: Contrary
(a) Straight
(b) Crooked
(c) Wobbly
(d) Opposite
• Sol (d); Opposite: adverse in every trait; विलोम
• Straight: without any bend or stoppage; सीधा
• Crooked: Not straight; कुविल
• Wobbly: irregular, unsteadily and clumsy;
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102. If you feel good, then you will portray that attitude and
look fabulous no matter what!
(a) depict
(b) garble
(c) distort
• (d) falsify
• Sol (a); Depict: To describe something in words;
चचवित
• Garble: transmission in a confused and distorted way;
तोड़ना-मरोड़ना
• Distort: Change the shape so that it seems strange;
वबगाड़ना
• Falsify: made false by changing something; कपि करना
103. Synonym: Peculiar
(a) Unusual
(b) Perplexed
(c) Customary
(d) Proven
• Sol (a); Unusual: Not usual or General; असामान्य
• Perplexed: Confused or Not understanding; भ्रचमत
• Customary: according to custom;usual-प्रथागत
• Proven: Shown to be true; चसद्ध वकया हुआ
104. Synonym: Abridge
(a) Increase
(b) Shorten
(c) Expand
(d) Earmark
• Sol (b); Shorten: to make short: सीं क्षेप करना
• Increase: to make large in quantity or size; बढोतरी
• Expand: to make something bigger; विस्तार
• Earmark: to intend something for a purpose; दाग़ना
105. The little girl had obsequious manners.
(a) defiant
(b) law-abiding
(c) headstrong
(d) mischievous
• Sol (b); law-abiding: Obeying the law: कानून का पालन
करने िाला
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• Defiant: refusing to obey rules; उपेक्षापूणण

• Headstrong: strong-willed; stubborn-हठी
• Mischievous: liking to behave badly; शरारती
106. Rama has been very unlucky in the last few years.
(a) unnerving
(b) degraded
(c) undeserving
(d) hapless
• Sol (d); Hapless: unlucky; unfortunate; बदवकस्मत
• Unnerving: feel worried and anxious; हतोत्सावहत
• Degraded: lower in grade, rank or status; अपमावनत
• Undeserving: Not deserving or worthy; अयोग्य
107. The curving rod offers the _________ (mirage) of a larger
and spacious bathtub.
(a) fission
(b) virtual
(c) illusion
(d) reflexes
• Sol (c); Illusion: Not real; fictional; माया
• Fission: splitting into parts; विखींडन
• Virtual: not existing in real world; आभासी
• Reflexes: a sudden movement; अचानक कोई गवतविचध
108. Synonym: Pester
(a) Adore
(b) Annoy
(c) Abuse
(d) Amuse
• Sol (b); Annoy: to make somebody angry; परेशान करना
• Adore: to love or admire very much; प्रशीं सा करना
• Abuse: to hurt someone by your voice; दुर्व्णिहार करना
• Amuse: to entertain; मन बहलाना
109. Dr. Brahm Prakash advised me to take care of the
performance degraders and cautioned me against
seeking optimal performance from the participating
work centres.
(a) minimum
(b) faulty
(c) worst
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(d) best
• Sol (d); Best: greatest of something; श्रेष्ठ
• Minimum: the most less point of something; न्यूनतम
• Faulty: not in good condition; ख़राब
• Worst: baddest of something; सबसे खराब
110. Synonym: Promote
(a) Boost
(b) Discourage
(c) Block
(d) Delay
• Sol (a); Boost: to increase something; बढाना
• Discourage: to hinder by disfavoring; हतोत्सावहत करना
• Block: to stop, to hinder; बाधा
• Delay: to take more time than required; विलीं ब
111. Synonym: Accredit
(a) Certify
(b) Trust
(c) Rely
(d) Confide
• Sol (a); Certify: To prove something true; प्रमाचणत
• Trust: The belief that somebody is good; विश्वास
• Rely: to trust somebody; भरोसा करना
• Confide: To reveal a secret; गुप्त बात बताना
112. Synonym: Preposterous
(a) Outrageous
(b) Flashy
(c) Imaginative
(d) Dreamy
• Sol (a); Outrageous: That makes you very angry;
अपमानजनक
• Flashy: being very big or bright; चमकीला
• Imaginative: formed in imagination; कल्पनाशील
• Dreamy: fictional, not real; काल्पवनक
113. He wanted to buy some books, but his purse did not
permit that.
(a) grant
(b) tolerate
(c) patent
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(d) warrant
• Sol (a); Grant: To give permission; अनुमवत
• Tolerate: to bear something; सहन
• Patent: the official right; पेिेंि
• Warrant: legal permit by a judge; िारींि
114. Synonym: Revoke
(a) Sustain
(b) Regret
(c) Repeal
(d) Repeat
• Sol (c); Repeal: to make a law no longer valid; रद्द करना
• Sustain:hold on to something; बनाए रखना
• Regret: feel sorry for something; खेद
• Repeat: do something again and again: दोहराना
115. Synonym: Rebellious
(a) Unruly
(b) Obedient
(c) Happy
(d) Manageable
• Sol (a); Unruly: difficult to control; अवनयीं वित
• Obedient: who obeys the norms; आज्ञाकारी
• Happy: feeling good: प्रसन्न
• Manageable: Which can be managed; प्रबीं धनीय
116. Synonym: Indignation
(a) Defence
(b) Designation
(c) Offense
(d) Resignation
• Sol (c); Offense: an illegal action; अपराध
• Defence: that you do to protect; रक्षा
• Designation: name an official position; पद
• Resignation: quit from job officially; इस्तीफा
117. Synonym: Conjure
(a) Quiet
(b) Appease
(c) Content
(d) Appeal
• Sol (d); Appeal: to make a serious request; अपील करना
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• Quiet: to a certain degree; अत्यीं त

• Appease: to make less angry; खुश
• Content: pleased with your situation; ष्क्रिवत से प्रसन्न
118. Synonym: Profit
(a) Benefit
(b) Payment
(c) Debt
(d) Loss
• Sol (a); Benefit: profit by something; फायदा
• Payment: to give money for something; भुगतान
• Debt: amount that one have to pay; कजण
• Loss: the act of losing something; नुकसान
119. Pankaj always tries his best to uphold the reputation of
his institution.
(a) growth
(b) prestige
(c) opinion
(d) position
• Sol (b); Prestige: respect or admiration of somebody;
प्रवतष्ठा
• Growth: development; increament; िृचद्ध
• Opinion: an advice on something; राय
• Position: status in an organization; पद
120. There is no reason for him to be angry.
(a) sanity
(b) logic
(c) lucidity
(d) argument
• Sol (b); Logic: a sensible reason; तकण
• Sanity: good mental health; मानचसक स्वास्थ्य
• Lucidity: Obviousness; clarity; स्पष्टता
• Argument: a discussion between people; बहस
121. The crowds gathered were partisan in nature.
(a) pitiful
(b) Kind
(c) biased
(d) Destructive
• Sol (c); Biased: devoted to an idea; झ़ुका हुआ
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• Pitiful: good hearted; generous; रहमवदल

• Kind: good hearted person; मेहरबान
• Destructive: Causing damage; हावनकारक
122. Synonym: Gourmet
(a) Indifferent
(b) Detached
(c) Epicure
(d) Non-indulgent
• Sol (c); Epicure: one with sensitive tastes in food;
अच्छे खाने के शौकीन
• Indifferent: not caring about something; उदासीन
• Detached: not connected; जुदा जुदा
• Non- indulgent: characterized by strictness;गैर-
अनुग्रहकारी
123. She was a brave woman but she felt daunted by the task
ahead.
(a) bold
(b) intimidated
(c) appreciated
(d) encouraged
• Sol (b); intimidated: to frighten or threaten
somebody; धमकाया
• Bold: courageous, Big hearted; brave; वनडर
• Appreciated: to understand the value of something;
प्रशीं सा करना
• Encouraged: To make someone do something;
प्रोत्सावहत करना
124. The scene of Ratan’s friend’s bike accident remains
stamped in his memory.
(a) approved
(b) scary
(c) shunned
(d) imprinted
• Sol (d); Imprinted: to mark a surface; अींवकत
• Approved: to agree about something; स्वीकृत
• Scary: frightening; डरािना
• Shunned: to avoid; त्याग
125. Synonym: Cornucopia
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(a) Sink hole

(b) Treasure trove
(c) Malaise
• (d) Avarice
• Sol (b); Treasure trove: valuable objects that are
found hidden; मूल्यिान िस्तुएँ
• Sink hole: a hole in the ground; छे द
• Malaise: Not good in health;अस्विता
• Avarice: greed for something; लोभ
126. Synonym: Obliterate
(a) Patched
(b) Healed
(c) Mended
(d) Abolish
• Sol (d); Abolish: make it to end; समाप्त करना
• Patched: agreement; to agree with; समझौता
• Healed: in good health; चीं गा
• Mended: to repair; सुधार

2.1.7. CPO 2018 T2

127. Synonym: SOLID
(a) firm
(b) flat
(c) hollow
(d) vacant
• Sol (a); Firm - not yielding to pressure - दृढ
• Solid - strong or firm - ठोस
• Flat – having a level surface; without raised areas -
समतल
• Hollow – having a hole or empty space inside - िोिला
• Vacant – empty place - िाल़ी
128. Synonym: APPLAUSE
(a) approval
(b) condemnation
(c) attack
(d) blame
• Sol (a); Approval - the feeling of having a positive
opinion of someone or something – अनुमोदन, स्व़ीकृतत
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• Applause - the sound of people clapping their hands

repeatedly to show enjoyment or approval of
something such as a performance or speech - वाहवाह़ी
• Condemnation - showing disapproval - तनंदा
• Attack - intense adverse criticism – हमला
• Blame: consider someone or something responsible
for something bad - दोष़ी ठहराना
• Blame - to say or think that someone or something
did something wrong or is responsible for something
bad happening - आरोप

2.1.8. CPO 2019 T2

129. Synonym: DISGRACE
(a) disgust
(b) discord
(c) dispute
(d) dishonour
• Sol (d); Dishonour - a state of shame or disgrace -
अपमान
• Disgrace – loss of reputation or respect as the result
of a dishonourable action - अपमान
• Discord – disagreement between people - कलह
• Disgust – a feeling of revulsion or strong disapproval
- घृणा
• Dispute - a disagreement or argument - तववाद
130. Synonym: AGGRAVATE
(a) illuminate
(b) illustrate
(c) intensify
(d) influence
• Sol (c); Intensify - become more serious or intense -
बढाना
• Aggravate – make (a problem, injury, or offence)
worse or more serious - तबगाड़ना
• Illuminate – make (something) visible or bright by
shining light on it, light up - रोशन
• Illustrate – provide (a book, newspaper, etc.) with
pictures - उदाहरण देकर स्पष्ट करना
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• Influence - the capacity to have an effect on the

character - प्रभाव
131. Synonym: CONTRADICT
(a) agree
(b) advise
(c) shorten
(d) refute
• Sol (d); Refute - to prove that a statement, theory,
argument, etc. is incorrect - िंडन
• Contradict - to say that something is wrong or not
true; to say the opposite of something - िंडन
• Agree – have the same opinion about something;
concur - सहमत होना
• Advise – offer suggestions about the best course of
action to someone - सलाह देना
• Shorten – make or become shorter - छोटा
2.1.9. CPO 2020 T2
132. Synonym: ENORMOUS
(a) ordinary
(b) massive
(c) tiny
(d) common
• Sol (b); Massive – large and heavy or solid - भाऱी-भरकम
• Enormous – very large in size, quantity or extent -
तवशाल
• Ordinary - not exceptional in any way - साधारण
• Tiny – very small - बहत छोटा
• Common – occurring, found, or done often - सामान्य
133. Synonym: DILEMMA
(a) quandary
(b) solution
(c) success
(d) advantage
• Sol (a); Quandary - state of uncertainty, perplexity
over what to do in a difficult situation – व्याकुलता,
असमं जस
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• Dilemma – a difficult situation or problem in which

choice has to be made between two or more
alternatives - दुतवधा
• Advantage - having favourable position - फायदा
• Success – the accomplishment of an aim or purpose -
सफलता
• Solution - method for solving problem - समाधान
134. Synonym: RESOLUTION
(a) apathy
(b) decision
(c) flexibility
(d) timidity
• Sol (b); Decision – a conclusion reached after
consideration – फेसला, तनणाय
• Resolution – a firm mindset or conclusion to do or
not to do something - सं कल्प
• Apathy - an absence of emotion - उदास़ीनता
• Timidity - fear - डरपोकपन
• Flexibility - being adaptable - लचीलापन

2.1.10. Selection Post 2022 (Graduate Level)

135. Synonym: BLINK
(a) attend
(b) flicker
(c) blaze
(d) shine
• Sol.(b); Flicker: चझलचमलाहि
• Attend: to participate; भाग लेना
• Blaze: a flame of fire; ज्वाला
• Shine: चमक
136. The captain disdained the roaring impatience and
mutinous disposition of his crews.
(a) Treated with scorn
(b) Called in question
(c) Gave due importance to
(d) Release from captivity
• Sol.(a); Treated with scorn
• Disdain: behave rudely; वतरस्कार
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137. Synonym: DISMAL

(a) cheerful
(b) encouraging
(c) gloomy
(d) bright
• Sol.(c); Gloomy: very sad or unhappy; वनराशाजनक
• Cheerful: very happy; खुश
• Encouraging: which incites; उत्साहजनक
• Bright: of great importance; चमकदार
138. Synonym: Alacrity
(a) Willingness
(b) Mediocrity
(c) Capriciousness
(d) Pleasure
• Sol.(a); Willingness: favourably disposed in mind;
इच्छा
• Mediocrity: neither too much nor too little; सामान्यता
• Capriciousness: the quality of changing mood;
सनकीपन
• Pleasure: happpiness; आनीं द
139. There are numerous anecdotes about famous
personalities that exist in various parts of the world.
(a) Unconventional style of living
(b) Statements accepted as true without proof
(c) Short accounts of real and interesting incidents
(d) Stories that express ideas through symbols
• Sol.(c); Short accounts of real and interesting
incidents
• Anecdotes: उपाख्यान
140. Synonym: Abnegation
(a) Renouncement
(b) Sacrifice
(c) Abduction
(d) Materialism
• Sol.(a); Renouncement: to give up, refuse or resign;
त्यागना
• Sacrifice: giving up something important or valuable;
त्याग करना
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• Abduction: the act of taking someone away by force;

अपहरण
• Materialism: quality of being materialistic; भौवतकिाद
141. Synonym: Compunction
(a) Scepticism
(b) Scruples
(c) Grief
(d) Punishment
• Sol.(b); Scruples: doubt; सीं देह
• Scepticism: the act of doubtfulness; सीं देहिाद
• Grief: sadness; misery; दुख
• Punishment: सजा
142. The report claimed that a consensus was growing
against the absolute authority in the country.
(a) Generally accepted agreement
(b) Difference of opinion
(c) Centre of attraction
(d) Systematically collected laws
• Sol.(a); Generally accepted agreement
• Consensus: सिणसम्मवत
143. Synonym: EMBELLISH
(a) decrease
(b) decorate
(c) reduce
(d) simplify
• Sol.(b); Decorate: do some changes to look good;
सीं िारना
• Decrease: get less in quantity or magnitude: कमी
• Reduce: get less in quantity, size or magnitude; कमी
• Simplify: make more simple; सरल