General Studies

Synonyms are words with different meanings; it is necessary to strengthen the language. Synonyms are used as MCQs for various exams like SSC, UPSC, IBPS, Railway, and Bank PO, etc. Regular practice will improve your exam performance and enrich your vocabulary.

SYNONYM

Introduction to Synonyms -
Synonyms are different words that have the same meaning. They enrich the language, make it flexible, and make it more interesting. Just as practicing synonyms is very useful for any exam, synonyms help us choose the perfect word for every situation. So let's explore synonyms and their nuances.

1. Notion→ Conception, Idea.
2. Obligatory→ Necessary, Unavoidable.
3. Oblivious→ Unaware.
4. Vehement→ Keen or eager.
5. Despicable → Degraded, Abject.

Use – Recent performance of a Indian cricketers is quite despicable.

6. Abominable→ Detestable, Loathsome

Use – The recent press statements made by Greg chapel against sourav is quite abominable.

7. Acrimonious→ Bitter, Acrid.

Use – Sourav’s exclusion from the Indian cricket team is quite acrimonious for the people of WB.

8. Tyro → Novice, A person without any previous experience.

Use – Most of the present cricketers are Tyrofor playing international crickets.

9. Antagonism → Enmity, Hostility.

Use – The Pakistanise possess a feeling of antagonism towards India.

10. Overbearing → Proud, Arrogant, Haughty.

Use – Sachin is undoubtedly a great cricketer but sometimes he becomes overbearing.

11. Austere → Harsh, Stern.

Use – The decision to exclude sourav was definitely quite austere.

12. Anodyne → soothing, pleasant.

Use – Sourav’s hundreds (ton) against north zone was definitely anodyne for us.

13. Ton→ Century.
14. Acerbity → Bitterness.

Use – The Bangladeshi’s have an acerbity towards India.

15. Aegis → Shield, Protection, Umbrella.

Use – The politics of our country is under the aegis of corruption.

16. Under the aegis→ Under the Umbrella.
17. Annul →Cancealed, Abrogate.

Use – The conference was annulled for this week.

18. Omen→ Augury.

Use – This was a omen of India.

19. Attenuate → Reduced, Contracted, Shrink.

Use – The size of the ball attenuated after air was flown out of it.

20. Dexterous → Clever, Shrewd, adroit.

Use – The demagogue (political leader who can Starr up people) was quite dexterous in his

actions.

21. Pedagogue → Teacher, preacher, adroit.
22. Brazen → Shameless, barefaced.

Use – The boy failed in the class umpteen times but he was quite brazen.

23. Humane → Benevolent, generous.

Use – Most of the missionaries are quit humane in their activities.

24. Defacement → Flaw, loophole.

Use – Red-tapism (delay in govt. procedures) & nepotism are the biggest defacement of

our system.

25. Blithe → Joy, festive-spirit, fun & frolic.

Use – The Bengalese spent their puja vacation in total blithe.

26. Delude → Cheated, beguile.

Use – The goon deluded the common masses.

27. Belligerent→ Aggressive.

Use – Both Steve Waugh &sourav have been belligerent in their approach.

28. Exhaustive→ Thorough.

Use – The engine has been subjected to exhaustive tests.

29. Hymn → Psalm.
30. Plebian → Ignoble.
31. Nefarious → Heinous.
32. Novice → Tyro.
33. Despicable → Abject, wretched, degraded pitiable condition.

Use – Most of the down-trodden (underprivileged, suppressed) are thriving (surviving) in

a despicable condition.

34. Loathsome→ Abominable, Detestable abhor.

Use – The statements made by chapel against Ganguly is certainly loathsome.

35. Acrid → Acrimonious, bitter.

Use – The present relationship between Sourav & Dravid is quite acrid.

36. Overbearing → Arrogant, haughty.

Use – The boy has the mettle (quality) but he is disliked by all and sundry for his overbearing nature.

37. Austere→ Severe, harsh, stern.

Use – The bureaucrats should take austere action against the goons (miscreants).

38. Anodyne→ Soothing.

Use – The ton which Sourav scored in the domestic league was an anodyne for the people of Bengal.

39. Pauper→ Abjectly poor.
40. Prolific → highly productive.
41. Posterity → Succeeding generations.
42. Prank → a practical Joke.
43. Placate → Conciliate.
44. Quell → Alleviate.
45. Rancour→ Extreme bitterness.
46. Rebut → Disprove.
47. Reproach → Rebuke.
48. Resolute → determined.
49. Loquacious → Talkative.
50. Obstinate → Stubborn.
51. Accede→ Consent.
52. Superannuated → Retired.
53. Audacity → Boldness.
54. Decrepitude → Feebleness.
55. Accused → Indicated.
56. Beckoned → Called.
57. Obstinate → Stubborn.
58. Dilly-Dailly→ To waste time.
59. Discerning → showing good judgments.
60. Dolorous → Feeling or showing sorrow.
61. Derision → mocking words.
62. Mundane→ Common place.
63. Blithe → Joyous.
64. Fruitful → Productive.
65. Juvenile → Immature.
66. Nimble → Agile.
67. Exotic → Unusual.
68. Stringent → Rigorous.
69. Assimilate → Absorb.
70. Maim → Disfigure.
71. Lurid → Shocking.
72. Covetous → Grasping.
73. Yammer → Lament.
74. Privy → Secret.
75. Lissome → Quick.
76. Severe → Rigid.
77. Plush → Luxurious.
78. Excerpt → Extract.
79. Synthetic → Artificial.
80. Concrite→ Repentant.
81. Whittle → Decrease.
82. Ample → Sufficient.
83. Genre → Kind.
84. Admit → Accept.
85. Indict → Accuse.
86. Wan → Tired.
87. Truculent → Ferocious.
88. Acuity → Sharpness.
89. Botch → Bungle.
90. Enervate → weaken
91. Timid → cowardly.
92. Fad → Fashion.
93. Genre → Kind.
94. Dubious → Doubtful.
95. Hoard → Store.
96. Mere → Only.
97. Browse → Examine.
98. Berserk → uncontrollably wild.
99. Bestial → Brutish.
100. Boisterous→ Noisy and cheerful.
101. Bonhomie → Hearty friendliness.
102. Bravura → Great skill and enthusiasm.
103. Appease → To pacify.
104. Arrant → Downright.
105. Archaic → belonging to an earlier period.
106. Assiduously → Persistently.
107. Askance → Obliquely.
108. Concur → to coincide.
109. Confound → to overthrow.
110. Consecrate → to render holy.
111. Contingent → Accidental.
112. Contraband → Smuggled goods.
113. Transparent → Lucid.
114. Propitious → Favourable.
115. Talisman → Charm.
116. Penury → Destitution.
117. Affront → Indignity.