Word Power MCQ Solved Paper for SSC CHSL

1. Fastidious
A. ugly
B. shabby
C. shallow
D. discourteous
Answer : B

2. Wild imagination.
A. Whim
B. Fantasy
C. Fancy
D. Memory
Answer : B

3. GAUCHE
A. Vain
B. Rich
C. Polished
D. Tactless
Answer : D

4. For the following questions, choose the option which does not belong to the group (ODD-ONE-OUT).
A. bucolic
B. choleric
C. bilious
D. cantankerous
Answer : A

5. BASHFUL
A. Haughty
B. Discreet
C. Shy
D. Upset
Answer : C

6. LOQUACIOUS
A. Obstinate
B. Secondary
C. Talkative
D. Competitive
Answer : C

7. Pernicious :
A. Prolonged
B. Ruinous
C. Ruthless
D. Beneficial
Answer : D

8. TRANSIENT
A. Urgent
B. Youthful
C. Original
D. Eternal
Answer : D

9. MANSION
A. Castle
B. Hovel
C. House
D. Hotel
Answer : B

10. Abusive
A. Laudatory
B. Profuse
C. Effusive
D. Noble
Answer : A

11. Scientific study of birds
A. aviation
B. ornithology
C. microbiology
D. supersonics
Answer : B

12. One who offers his service of his own free will
A. Worker
B. Slave
C. Volunteer
D. Servant
Answer : A

13. COMPASSIONATE
A. Indecisive
B. Unsympathetic
C. Unlawful
D. Untrustworthy
Answer : B

14. Temerity
A. Paucity
B. Verity
C. Audacity
D. Simplicity
Answer : C

15. CADAVEROUS
A. Skilful
B. Obese
C. Lucid
D. Inquisitive
Answer : B

16. For the following questions, choose the option which does not belong to the group (ODD-ONE-OUT).
A. comedy
B. protagonist
C. tragedy
D. car
Answer : D

17. A highly skilled musician
A. artiste
B. virtuoso
C. performer
D. diva
Answer : B

18. Not likely to be easily pleased
A. Fastidious
B. Infallible
C. Fatalist
D. Communist
Answer : A

19. APOLITICAL
A. Antipolitical
B. Terrorist
C. Not interested in politics
D. Subversive
Answer : C

20. In each of the following questions four words are given, of which two words are most nearly the same or opposite in meaning. Find the two words which are most nearly the same or opposite in meaning and indicate the number of the correct letter combination.
(A) imprison
(B) torture
(C) excruciate
(D) extract
A. B-D
B. B-C
C. A-B
D. C-D
Answer : B

21. In each of these questions, two of the words are related in some way, i.e. they are similar or opposites. Pick out the option which represents that pair.
(A) Perky
(B) Lively
(C) Honest
(D) Kind
A. A - B
B. B - C
C. C - D
D. B - D
Answer : A

22. Inscription on a grave
A. epigram
B. oration
C. obituary
D. epitaph
Answer : D

23. Sporadic
A. Timely
B. Scattered
C. Frequent
D. Irrelevant
Answer : B

24. A former student of a school, college or university
A. Alumnus
B. Genius
C. Scholar
D. Learner
Answer : A

25. Something which is imagined to be real but actually does not exist.
A. figment
B. insight
C. mirage
D. shadow
Answer : A

26. FLUCTUATION
A. Increase
B. Change
C. Stability
D. Decrease
Answer : B

27. In each of the following questions four words are given of which two words are most nearly the same or opposite in meaning. Find the two words which are most nearly the same or opposite in meaning.
(A) Expanded
(B) Proclaimed
(C) Shrunk
(D) Facilitated
A. A - D
B. B - D
C. C - D
D. A - C
Answer : D

28. Assess
A. overload
B. measure
C. permit
D. enter
Answer : B

29. Mutual loyalty among group members
A. etiquette
B. homogeneity
C. espirit de corps
D. rendezvous
Answer : C

30. PROPITIOUS
A. Favourable
B. Similar
C. Humble
D. Versatile
Answer : A

31. An allowance made to a wife by her husband, when they are legally separated.
A. Alimony
B. Parsimony
C. Matrimony
D. Honorarium
Answer : A

32. In each of these questions, two of the words are related in some way, i.e. they are similar or opposites. Pick out the option which represents that pair.
(A) defer
(B) dispute
(C) prefer
(D) challenge
A. B-C
B. A-C
C. B-A
D. B-D
Answer : D

33. Substantial
A. flimsy
B. hefty
C. actual
D. excess
Answer : A

34. Indiscriminate
A. undifferentiated
B. instant
C. sensible
D. discreet
Answer : B

35. Venal
A. Corrupt
B. Comprehensible
C. Legible
D. Forgivable
Answer : A

36. FOMENT
A. Instigate
B. Shield
C. Frustrate
D. Waver
Answer : A

37. In each of the following questions four words are given of which two words are most nearly the same or opposite in meaning. Find the two words which are most nearly the same or opposite in meaning.
(A) Elevate
(B) Frugal
(C) Exult
(D) Lament
A. C - D
B. A - B
C. B - C
D. B - D
Answer : A

38. Vivacious
A. Imaginary
B. Lively
C. Perceptible
D. Languid
Answer : B

39. The study of handwriting as a guide to character
A. forensic
B. graffiti
C. hieroglyphics
D. graphology
Answer : D

40. Unitary
A. Single
B. Triple
C. Multiple
D. Double
Answer : C

41. SMOTHER
A. Repress
B. Cheer
C. Nurture
D. Irritate
Answer : C

42. REPRIMAND
A. Reward
B. Appreciate
C. Encourage
D. Praise
Answer : B

43. REVULSION
A. Apathy
B. Violence
C. Disgust
D. Avenge
Answer : C

44. TALISMAN
A. Fiction
B. Charm
C. Aptitude
D. Strength
Answer : B

45. RUDIMENTARY
A. Developed
B. Polite
C. Pale
D. Weak
Answer : A

46. Interested only in money
A. marmoreal
B. mordant
C. mercenary
D. munificent
Answer : C

47. HIATUS
A. Atrocious
B. Gap
C. Dominance
D. Obscure
Answer : B

48. In each of the following questions four words are given of which two words are most nearly the same or opposite in meaning. Find the two words which are most nearly the same or opposite in meaning.
(A) Timid
(B) Conceited
(C) Humane
(D) Modest
A. A - C
B. B - D
C. B - C
D. A - D
Answer : B

49. ENCOMIUM
A. Verve
B. Eulogy
C. Doggerel
D. Force
Answer : B

50. PROBOSCIS
A. Search
B. Probe
C. Snout
D. Prove
Answer : C