Synonyms (Advanced) — Set 17
Questions 161–170 of 180
Select the best synonym for AFFLUENT in SSC papers.
Correct Answer: B. Wealthy
AFFLUENT means wealthy and having abundant money. Wealthy is the perfect synonym. Affluent countries or affluent classes appear in SSC passages. The word describes economic abundance.
What is the SSC-tested synonym for VOLATILE?
Correct Answer: C. Explosive
VOLATILE means likely to change rapidly or become violent. Explosive is the most fitting synonym. Volatile situation or volatile compounds appear in SSC papers. The word emphasizes unpredictable change.
Select the synonym for MITIGATE as per SSC exams.
Correct Answer: C. Ease
MITIGATE means to make less severe or reduce in intensity. Ease is the most appropriate synonym. Mitigate damage or mitigate punishment appears in SSC passages. The word emphasizes reduction of severity.
What is the SSC-tested synonym for VIVID?
Correct Answer: C. Bright
VIVID means producing strong, clear images; bright and striking. Bright is a fitting synonym. Vivid colors or vivid descriptions appear frequently in SSC comprehensions. The word emphasizes visual clarity.
Select the best synonym for LACONIC in SSC papers.
Correct Answer: C. Brief
LACONIC means brief and concise in speech. Brief is the perfect synonym. Laconic reply or laconic statement appears in SSC exams. The word emphasizes economy of words.
What is the SSC-tested synonym for EPHEMERAL?
Correct Answer: C. Temporary
EPHEMERAL means lasting for a very short time; temporary. Temporary is the most fitting synonym. Ephemeral beauty or ephemeral fame appears in SSC passages. The word emphasizes brief existence.
Select the synonym for PRAGMATIC as tested in SSC.
Correct Answer: B. Practical
PRAGMATIC means dealing with things in a practical rather than theoretical way. Practical is the most appropriate synonym. Pragmatic approach or pragmatic solution appears in SSC papers. The word emphasizes real-world applicability.
What is the SSC-tested synonym for PEEVISH?
Correct Answer: B. Irritable
PEEVISH means easily annoyed or irritable. Irritable is the perfect synonym. Peevish mood or peevish child appears in SSC comprehensions. The word describes chronic bad temper.
Select the best synonym for AMBIGUOUS in SSC papers.
Correct Answer: B. Unclear
AMBIGUOUS means open to more than one interpretation; unclear. Unclear is the fitting synonym. Ambiguous statement or ambiguous meaning appears in SSC exams. The word emphasizes multiple possible interpretations.
Which is the correct synonym for AFFECT (verb)?
Correct Answer: A. Influence
AFFECT as a verb means to influence or change. Influence is the correct synonym. Do not confuse with EFFECT (noun = result). The virus affected millions means it influenced/changed their lives. This pair regularly appears in SSC/CGL exams.