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  1. 5381SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline .

    Find the synonym of 'Encumbrance'.

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    Correct option: B — Obstacle

    Obstacle - something that blocks the way or hinders progress. Encumbrance - a burden or obstacle that makes progress difficult. Offend - to hurt someone’s feelings or cause resentment. Ignore - to pay no attention to something or someone. Disinterest - lack of concern or attention.

  2. 5382SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline .

    Select the synonym of Reckless.

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    Correct option: D — Rash

    Rash - acting too quickly without considering the results. Reckless - acting without thinking about the consequences. Prudent - showing care and thought for the future. Cautious - careful to avoid danger or risk. Careful - making sure to avoid mistakes or harm.

  3. 5383SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline .

    Select the synonym of Diligent.

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    Correct option: D — Hardworking

    Hardworking - putting in a lot of effort and energy in work. Diligent - showing steady effort and hard work. Idle - avoiding work; doing nothing. Careless - not paying enough attention or thought. Indolent - habitually lazy and avoiding effort.

  4. 5384SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline .

    Select the correct Synonym of 'EXASPERATE'.

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    Correct option: D — Annoy

    Annoy - to irritate or bother someone. Exasperate - to make someone very annoyed or irritated. Distract - to divert someone’s attention. Inspire - to fill someone with the urge to do something positive. Calm - to make peaceful and free from agitation.

  5. 5385SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline .

    Select the synonym of Vigilant.

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    Correct option: C — Alert

    Alert - quick to notice any unusual and potentially dangerous or difficult circumstances Vigilant - keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties Inattentive - not paying attention to something. Sleepy - ready or inclined to sleep. Careless - not giving sufficient attention or thought to avoiding harm or errors.

  6. 5386SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline .

    Select the synonym of Obsequious.

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    Correct option: D — Submissive

    Submissive - ready to yield to the authority or will of others; humble and obedient. Obsequious - excessively eager to please or obey; overly flattering. Defiant - showing open resistance or bold disobedience. Aggressive - ready to attack or confront; forceful and pushy in behavior. Proud - having a high opinion of one’s own dignity, importance, or achievements.

  7. 5387SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline .

    Select the synonym of Pinnacle.

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    Correct option: D — Peak

    Peak - the highest point of something, especially a mountain or a figurative point of success. can be literal (mountain) or figurative (achievement). Base - the lowest part or foundation of something. Decline - a gradual decrease or drop from a higher point. Bottom - the lowest point of something, physically or figuratively.

  8. 5388SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline .

    Select the synonym of Cacophony.

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    Correct option: B — Discord

    Discord - disagreement between people. Cacophony - a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds. Harmony - agreement or peaceful coexistence; a pleasing combination of sounds. Order - arrangement according to a particular sequence or system; organization. Silence - complete absence of sound.

  9. 5389SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline .

    Select the synonym of Obscure.

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    Correct option: B — Hidden

    Hidden - kept out of sight. Obscure - not clearly seen, understood, or known. Clear - easy to perceive, understand, or interpret. Obvious - easily perceived or understood. Bright - giving out or reflecting much light.

  10. 5390SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline .

    Select the synonym of Deteriorate.

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    Correct option: B — Worsen

    Worsen - to make or become worse. Deteriorate - to become worse in quality or condition. Grow - to increase in size, number, or strength. Revive - to bring back to life, health, or activity. Improve - to make better or become better.

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