SSC CGL - Synonyms, Antonyms and One Word Substitution Question Bank with Options

1. Select the antonym of 'vicarious'.

A) Indirect

B) Secondary

C) Direct

D) Substitute

2. What is the synonym of 'zealous'?

A) Apathetic

B) Indifferent

C) Enthusiastic

D) Uninterested

3. What is the one word substitution for 'a place where money is coined'?

A) Treasury

B) Bank

C) Mint

D) Exchange

4. Choose the antonym of 'venerable'.

A) Respected

B) Admired

C) Disrespected

D) Honored

5. Find the synonym of 'verbose'.

A) Concise

B) Brief

C) Wordy

D) Succinct

6. What is the one word substitution for 'a person who believes in fate'?

A) Fatalist

B) Optimist

C) Pessimist

D) Realist

7. Select the antonym of 'taciturn'.

A) Quiet

B) Silent

C) Talkative

D) Reserved

8. What is the synonym of 'transient'?

A) Permanent

B) Lasting

C) Fleeting

D) Eternal

9. What is the one word substitution for 'a speech delivered by an actor alone on the stage'?

A) Monologue

B) Dialogue

C) Soliloquy

D) Prologue

10. Choose the antonym of 'scrupulous'.

A) Honest

B) Meticulous

C) Unprincipled

D) Conscientious

11. Find the synonym of 'sagacious'.

A) Foolish

B) Unwise

C) Wise

D) Silly

12. What is the one word substitution for 'a person who is all-powerful'?

A) Omniscient

B) Omnipresent

C) Omnipotent

D) Benevolent

13. Select the antonym of 'recalcitrant'.

A) Obedient

B) Stubborn

C) Unruly

D) Defiant

14. What is the synonym of 'querulous'?

A) Complacent

B) Content

C) Complaining

D) Happy

15. What is the one word substitution for 'a person who talks in their sleep'?

A) Somnambulist

B) Sleepwalker

C) Soprano

D) Somniloquist

16. Choose the antonym of 'placid'.

A) Calm

B) Peaceful

C) Turbulent

D) Serene

17. Find the synonym of 'perspicacious'.

A) Dull

B) Obtuse

C) Astute

D) Unintelligent

18. What is the one word substitution for 'a person who is fond of books'?

A) Bibliophile

B) Philatelist

C) Audiophile

D) Gourmand

19. Select the antonym of 'ostentatious'.

A) Showy

B) Flamboyant

C) Modest

D) Gaudy

20. What is the synonym of 'obsolete'?

A) Modern

B) Current

C) Outdated

D) New

21. What is the one word substitution for 'a person who travels from place to place'?

A) Nomad

B) Migrant

C) Voyager

D) Wanderer

22. Choose the antonym of 'magnanimous'.

A) Generous

B) Noble

C) Petty

D) Charitable

23. Find the synonym of 'laconic'.

A) Wordy

B) Verbose

C) Concise

D) Talkative

24. What is the one word substitution for 'a person who is good at everything'?

A) Expert

B) Specialist

C) Omniscient

D) Omnicompetent

25. Select the antonym of 'impetuous'.

A) Hasty

B) Rash

C) Deliberate

D) Impulsive

26. What is the synonym of 'ignominious'?

A) Glorious

B) Honorable

C) Disgraceful

D) Admirable

27. What is the one word substitution for 'a study of ancient writings'?

A) Archaeology

B) Paleography

C) Epigraphy

D) Philology

28. Choose the antonym of 'frugal'.

A) Economical

B) Thrifty

C) Extravagant

D) Saving

29. Find the synonym of 'fallacious'.

A) Valid

B) Sound

C) Misleading

D) Logical

30. What is the one word substitution for 'a collection of poems'?

A) Anthology

B) Glossary

C) Chronicle

D) Compendium

31. Select the antonym of 'eloquent'.

A) Articulate

B) Fluent

C) Inarticulate

D) Expressive

32. Identify the synonym of 'decorous'.

A) Indecent

B) Improper

C) Becoming

D) Unseemly

33. What is the one word substitution for 'a person who hates women'?

A) Misanthrope

B) Misogynist

C) Philanthropist

D) Androphile

34. Choose the antonym of 'diligent'.

A) Hardworking

B) Industrious

C) Lazy

D) Careful

35. Find the synonym of 'capricious'.

A) Consistent

B) Stable

C) Fickle

D) Predictable

36. What is the one word substitution for 'a government by the people'?

A) Monarchy

B) Aristocracy

C) Democracy

D) Oligarchy

37. Select the antonym of 'audacious'.

A) Bold

B) Daring

C) Timid

D) Fearless

38. What is the synonym of 'auspicious'?

A) Unlucky

B) Favorable

C) Unfortunate

D) Inauspicious

39. What is the one word substitution for 'a person who is indifferent to pleasure or pain'?

A) Stoic

B) Epicurean

C) Hedonist

D) Ascetic

40. Choose the antonym of 'venerate'.

A) Respect

B) Revere

C) Despise

D) Admire

41. Find the synonym for 'altruistic'.

A) Selfish

B) Egoistic

C) Unselfish

D) Misanthropic

42. What is the one word substitution for 'one who compiles a dictionary'?

A) Lexicographer

B) Philologist

C) Etymologist

D) Cartographer

43. Select the antonym of 'prudent'.

A) Wise

B) Cautious

C) Rash

D) Sensible

44. Identify the synonym of 'garrulous'.

A) Taciturn

B) Quiet

C) Talkative

D) Silent

45. What is the one word substitution for 'a place where birds are kept'?

A) Apiary

B) Aquarium

C) Aviary

D) Menagerie

46. Choose the antonym for 'gregarious'.

A) Sociable

B) Outgoing

C) Reserved

D) Friendly

47. Find the synonym of 'ubiquitous'.

A) Rare

B) Scarce

C) Pervasive

D) Limited

48. What is the one word substitution for 'a person who believes in the existence of God'?

A) Atheist

B) Agnostic

C) Theist

D) Deist

49. Which word is an antonym of 'ephemeral'?

A) Temporary

B) Fleeting

C) Eternal

D) Brief

50. What is the synonym of 'benevolent'?

A) Cruel

B) Kind

C) Angry

D) Sad

Synonyms, Antonyms and One Word Substitution - Question Bank