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Synonyms & Antonyms

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A concept-first guide to synonyms and antonyms for SSC-CGL English, covering what they mean, high-frequency word pairs, a step-by-step method to crack questions, and common traps to avoid.

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Synonyms & Antonyms — solved practice questions

8 SSC / Banking English Language questions with step-by-step solutions. Attempt each, then reveal the answer.

  1. Q1easy

    Synonym of BENEVOLENT:

    • ACruel
    • BGenerous
    • CSelfish
    • DGreedy
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    Correct answer: (B) Generous

    Benevolent means kind/well-meaning. Synonym: Generous.

  2. Q2easy

    Antonym of DILIGENT:

    • AHardworking
    • BLazy
    • CCareful
    • DHonest
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    Correct answer: (B) Lazy

    Diligent means hardworking. Antonym: Lazy.

  3. Q3easy

    Synonym of ABUNDANT:

    • APlentiful
    • BScarce
    • CEmpty
    • DLimited
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    Correct answer: (A) Plentiful

    Abundant means plentiful. Synonym: Plentiful.

  4. Q4medium

    Antonym of VERBOSE:

    • AWordy
    • BConcise
    • CLengthy
    • DDetailed
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    Correct answer: (B) Concise

    Verbose means using too many words. Antonym: Concise (using few words).

  5. Q5medium

    Synonym of EPHEMERAL:

    • AEternal
    • BPermanent
    • CTransient
    • DEverlasting
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    Correct answer: (C) Transient

    Ephemeral means short-lived/temporary. Synonym: Transient.

  6. Q6medium

    Antonym of LOQUACIOUS:

    • ATalkative
    • BTaciturn
    • CChatty
    • DVerbal
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    Correct answer: (B) Taciturn

    Loquacious means talkative. Antonym: Taciturn (quiet, few words).

  7. Q7medium

    Synonym of AUDACIOUS:

    • ABold
    • BTimid
    • CShy
    • DCowardly
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    Correct answer: (A) Bold

    Audacious means bold/daring. Synonym: Bold.

  8. Q8medium

    Antonym of AMBIGUOUS:

    • AVague
    • BUnclear
    • CClear
    • DPuzzling
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    Correct answer: (C) Clear

    Ambiguous means unclear. Antonym: Clear/Unambiguous.

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