Synonyms & Antonyms for SSC CGL
Complete Vocabulary Guide
1. What are Synonyms and Antonyms?
Synonyms
Words with similar meaning
Example: Happy → Joyful, Cheerful
Antonyms
Words with opposite meaning
Example: Happy → Sad, Miserable
Tip: SSC often asks to choose the closest synonym or antonym for a word in a sentence
2. High-Frequency Synonyms for SSC
| Word | Synonyms | Example in Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| Abundant | Plentiful, Copious | The forest is abundant with trees |
| Accurate | Correct, Exact | His answer was accurate |
| Ambiguous | Vague, Unclear | The statement was ambiguous |
| Benevolent | Kind, Charitable | The benevolent king helped his subjects |
| Cautious | Careful, Wary | Be cautious while crossing the road |
| Diligent | Hardworking, Industrious | She is a diligent student |
| Eager | Enthusiastic, Keen | He is eager to learn |
| Fragile | Delicate, Breakable | The vase is fragile |
| Generous | Liberal, Magnanimous | He is generous with his wealth |
| Hostile | Unfriendly, Aggressive | The dogs were hostile towards strangers |
3. High-Frequency Antonyms for SSC
| Word | Antonyms | Example in Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| Abundant | Scarce, Rare | Water is scarce in deserts |
| Accurate | Wrong, Inexact | The report was inaccurate |
| Benevolent | Cruel, Malevolent | A cruel ruler oppressed his people |
| Diligent | Lazy, Negligent | A lazy student never succeeds |
| Eager | Reluctant, Unwilling | She was reluctant to speak |
| Fragile | Strong, Sturdy | The bridge is sturdy |
| Generous | Stingy, Miserly | He is stingy with money |
| Hostile | Friendly, Amiable | The neighbors are friendly |
| Ambiguous | Clear, Obvious | His instructions were clear |
| Cautious | Careless, Rash | Do not be rash in driving |
4. SSC Exam Tips
Read the full sentence carefully → meaning may change in context
Synonyms are often tested with words like Abundant, Diligent, Benevolent, Eager, Hostile
Antonyms are tested with words like Scarce, Lazy, Stingy, Cruel, Careless
Watch out for tricky options → SSC often gives words that are partially similar but not exact synonyms
Memorize 200–300 high-frequency words → most questions repeat from previous years
5. SSC CGL Previous Year Questions
Q1. Select the synonym of Diligent
Options: (a) Lazy (b) Hardworking (c) Careless (d) Indifferent
Answer: (b) Hardworking
Q2. Select the antonym of Hostile
Options: (a) Friendly (b) Aggressive (c) Unkind (d) Cruel
Answer: (a) Friendly
Q3. Select the synonym of Ambiguous
Options: (a) Clear (b) Vague (c) Exact (d) Definite
Answer: (b) Vague
Q4. Select the antonym of Generous
Options: (a) Kind (b) Liberal (c) Stingy (d) Charitable
Answer: (c) Stingy
Q5. Select the synonym of Eager
Options: (a) Keen (b) Reluctant (c) Lazy (d) Indifferent
Answer: (a) Keen
6. Practice Questions
(Attempt yourself – answers hidden below)
Q1. Select the synonym of Benevolent
Q2. Select the antonym of Cautious
Q3. Select the synonym of Fragile
Q4. Select the antonym of Accurate
Q5. Select the synonym of Abundant
Click for Answers
1. Kind / Charitable
2. Careless / Rash
3. Delicate / Breakable
4. Wrong / Inexact
5. Plentiful / Copious
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