SSC CAPFS and DP - vocabulary usage, synonyms and antonyms, word meanings Question Bank with Options

1. Choose the antonym for 'taciturn'.

A) Quiet

B) Silent

C) Reserved

D) Loquacious

2. What is the meaning of 'paradox'?

A) A logical truth

B) A statement that contradicts itself but may be true

C) A simple explanation

D) A clear prediction

3. Which word is a synonym for 'deleterious'?

A) Advantageous

B) Wholesome

C) Damaging

D) Restorative

4. The word 'salutary' means:

A) Harmful

B) Unpleasant

C) Beneficial

D) Detrimental

5. Find the antonym of 'assiduous'.

A) Diligent

B) Industrious

C) Careless

D) Persistent

6. What is the meaning of 'gregarious'?

A) Solitary

B) Reserved

C) Sociable

D) Aloof

7. Which word is a synonym for 'ephemeral'?

A) Permanent

B) Lasting

C) Transient

D) Enduring

8. The word 'ignoble' means:

A) Noble

B) Honorable

C) Shameful

D) Respected

9. Choose the antonym for 'benevolent'.

A) Kind

B) Generous

C) Malicious

D) Compassionate

10. What is the meaning of 'vicarious'?

A) Direct

B) Personal

C) Experienced through another

D) First-hand

11. Which word is a synonym for 'stagnant'?

A) Flowing

B) Moving

C) Motionless

D) Active

12. The word 'pusillanimous' means:

A) Brave

B) Courageous

C) Cowardly

D) Bold

13. Find the antonym of 'gregarious'.

A) Sociable

B) Outgoing

C) Introverted

D) Friendly

14. What is the meaning of 'chimerical'?

A) Realistic

B) Practical

C) Imaginary

D) Tangible

15. Which word is a synonym for 'perspicacious'?

A) Unintelligent

B) Insightful

C) Confused

D) Dull

16. The word 'anachronism' means:

A) Something belonging to the present

B) Something belonging to a different time period

C) Something that is timeless

D) Something that is very old

17. Choose the antonym for 'ignominious'.

A) Shameful

B) Glorious

C) Disgraceful

D) Humiliating

18. What is the meaning of 'taciturn'?

A) Talkative

B) Quiet

C) Loud

D) Chatty

19. Which word is a synonym for 'resilient'?

A) Fragile

B) Weak

C) Tough

D) Vulnerable

20. The word 'mendacious' means:

A) Truthful

B) Honest

C) Lying

D) Sincere

21. Find the antonym of 'paucity'.

A) Scarcity

B) Lack

C) Abundance

D) Shortage

22. What is the meaning of 'deleterious'?

A) Beneficial

B) Harmless

C) Harmful

D) Helpful

23. Which word is a synonym for 'covert'?

A) Open

B) Public

C) Hidden

D) Obvious

24. The word 'insipid' means:

A) Exciting

B) Flavorful

C) Bland

D) Interesting

25. Choose the antonym for 'beneath'.

A) Above

B) Under

C) Below

D) Down

26. What is the meaning of 'perfunctory'?

A) Thorough

B) Enthusiastic

C) Done without real interest or effort

D) Careful

27. Which word is a synonym for 'furtive'?

A) Open

B) Honest

C) Secretive

D) Obvious

28. The word 'garrulous' means:

A) Silent

B) Concise

C) Talkative

D) Quiet

29. Find the antonym of 'austere'.

A) Simple

B) Plain

C) Ornate

D) Severe

30. What is the meaning of 'paradigm'?

A) An exception

B) A standard or pattern

C) A minor detail

D) A specific instance

31. Which word is a synonym for 'mitigate'?

A) Aggravate

B) Intensify

C) Lessen

D) Increase

32. The word 'esoteric' means:

A) Widely known

B) Understood by few

C) Simple

D) Common

33. Choose the antonym for 'venerate'.

A) Respect

B) Admire

C) Despise

D) Revere

34. What is the meaning of 'fortuitous'?

A) Planned

B) Intentional

C) Accidental and lucky

D) Unfortunate

35. Which word is a synonym for 'obsolete'?

A) Current

B) Modern

C) Outdated

D) New

36. The word 'capricious' means:

A) Consistent

B) Predictable

C) Erratic

D) Stable

37. Find the antonym of 'beneath'.

A) Above

B) Below

C) Under

D) Down

38. What is the meaning of the phrase 'barking up the wrong tree'?

A) To be angry

B) To be mistaken in one's approach or accusation

C) To search in the right place

D) To make a loud noise

39. Which word is a synonym for 'diligent'?

A) Lazy

B) Careless

C) Industrious

D) Negligent

40. The word 'salient' means:

A) Unimportant

B) Conspicuous

C) Hidden

D) Minor

41. Choose the antonym for 'placid'.

A) Calm

B) Serene

C) Turbulent

D) Peaceful

42. What is the meaning of 'prolific'?

A) Unproductive

B) Abundant in production

C) Scarce

D) Infrequent

43. Identify the synonym for 'alleviate'.

A) Worsen

B) Intensify

C) Relieve

D) Exacerbate

44. The word 'pernicious' means:

A) Beneficial

B) Harmless

C) Harmful

D) Helpful

45. Which word is an antonym of 'audacious'?

A) Bold

B) Fearless

C) Timid

D) Brave

46. What is the meaning of the idiom 'bite the bullet'?

A) To eat something unpleasant

B) To face a difficult situation with courage

C) To avoid a responsibility

D) To break something accidentally

47. Choose the synonym for 'gregarious'.

A) Shy

B) Introverted

C) Sociable

D) Quiet

48. The word 'ubiquitous' means:

A) Rarely seen

B) Found everywhere

C) Extremely important

D) Very small

49. What is the antonym of 'ephemeral'?

A) Fleeting

B) Temporary

C) Eternal

D) Brief

50. Which word is a synonym for 'benevolent'?

A) Cruel

B) Kind

C) Selfish

D) Angry

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