Synonyms and Antonyms are very important topics in the English section for any competitive exams and other government exams. Candidates preparing for any government exams like SSC must be thorough with English Synonyms and Antonyms. Download the Free Synonyms and Antonyms PDF for enhancing preparation levels. Synonyms refer to the meaning of any given word whereas Antonyms refer to the opposite meaning of the given word. Apart from just exams, these Synonyms and antonyms are helpful in our day to day life. In order to improve the vocabulary and communication skills candidates must be good at the English Language. 

In most of the entrance exams and government exams, there is an English section. There are at least 3-4 synonyms and antonyms asked in any government or competitive exams. If you are finding these synonyms and antonyms difficult, then learn tips and tricks to attempt them correctly and score full marks. Also, we have provided free Synonyms and Antonyms PDF for SSC Exams in this post. 

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Synonyms Antonyms Questions

Candidates appearing for any competitive exams or any other government exams must practice the most commonly asked Synonyms and Antonyms Questions. Practice the below listed frequently asked synonyms and antonyms in competitive exams pdf to enhance your exam preparations.

Word	Synonym	Antonym
Abundant	Plentiful, Ample	Scarce, Sparse
Appeal	Attract, Interest	Bore
Elaborate	Detailed, Inticrate	Simple, Plain
Optimistic	Bright, Promising	Pessimistic
Boisterous	Lively, Exuberant	Quire, Restrained
Inept	Incompetent, Unskilled	Competent
Soothe	Ease, Relieve	Aggravate
Linger	Stay put, Remain	Vanish
Vital	Essential, Crucial	Unimportant

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Synonyms Antonyms for SSC Exams

The Staff Selection Commission conducts various recruitment drives every year to fill in numerous vacancies in different departments of government organization and ministries. In all SSC Exams, there is an English section included in the exam pattern. Check out the below table to know the number of Synonyms Antonyms asked in SSC Exams.

Exam	No. of Synomys Questions	No. of Antonyms Questions
SSC CGL Tier 1	2-3	2-3
SSC CGL Tier 2	5	4-5
SSC CHSL	2-3	2-3
SSC CPO	2-3	2-3
SSC MTS	3	3

How to Prepare for synonyms and antonyms for competitive exam pdf?

Check out the below-listed tips and tricks to attempt the synonyms and antonyms questions easily.

• Try to learn at least 10 new English words every day. Know their meanings and understand it.
• Make a note of these words and read them regularly. 
• Check the opposite meaning of the words and make a not of it as well. 
• Make shortcuts, tricks to make the learning of words easy, and try to use them in your daily life. It will improve your communication skills.
• Solve as many as Daily English Quiz score marks easily in the exam and know which type of questions are asked.
• During the exam, candidates must examine each option carefully before choosing the correct one.

Most Commonly Asked Synonyms Questions in Competitive Exams

Here are few most expected and most commonly asked Synonyms Questions and Answers. Practice them and be well prepared for any upcoming competitive exams.

Words	Synonyms
Abandon	Leave, forsake.
Abettor	Accomplice
Abnegation	Denial
Abridge	Shorten, curtail.
Abundant	Plentiful.
Behaviour	Demeanour
Bereft	Deprived
Bias	Predilection
Brutal	Savage, cruel.
Callous	Hard, cruel.
Calm	Quiet, tranquil.
Carouse	Frolic
Casual	Uncertain
Crescendo	Escalation
Crusade	Campaign
Cupidity	Greed
Damage	Loss, harm, injury.
Decorate	Adron, embellish.
Deformity	Malformation, disfigurement.
Earnest	Serious, solemn.
Embargo	Barrier
Emergency	Exigency
Esoteric	Abstruse
Eternal	Forever
Exceptional	Unusual, rare.
Fascinate	Charm, enchant.
Ferocious	Fierce, savage.
Fiendish	Cruel
Genuine	Real.
Genre	Category
Gigantic	Colossal, great.
Guilt	Sin, crime.
Guzzle	Imbibe
Haughty	Arrogant, proud.
Hazardous	Dangerous, risky, perilous.
Humility	Modesty, politeness.
Illiterate	Unlearned, ignorant.
Imperious	Authoritative, dictatorial.
Impertinent	Impudent, insolent, shameless.
Incinerate	Ignite
Jaded	Tired
Jolly	Jovial, merry.
Judicious	Discreet, prudent.
Knavery	Fraud
Laborious	Assiduous, industrious.
Laconic	Concise
Lament	Grieve, mourn.
Lethargy	Sluggishness
Maestro	Genius
Magnificent	Splendid, grand.
Marvellous	Wonderful
Meagre	Small.
Multitude	Mass, Assembly, Gathering
Nauseous	Loathsome
Nice	Pleasant, agreeable.
Notable	Remarkable, memorable.
Notorious	Infamous.
Obliterate	Destory, efface.
Obsolete	Antiquated.
Ominous	Threatening
Opportune	Timely
Oracular	Cryptic
Pal	Buddy
Pandemonium	Chaos
Pensive	Thoughtful.
Perennial	Permanent, perpetual.
Persuade	Induce, urge.
Profligate	Immoral
Quaint	Queer, odd, singular.
Queer	Strange, odd.
Questionable	Doubtful.
Radiant	Bright, brilliant.
Rational	Logical
Refined	Elegant.
Rejoice	Delight.
Revile	Abuse
Ruck	Mass, Pile, Heap
Sacred	Holy, consecrated, pious.
Satiate	Satisfy.
Scanty	Slender, meagre.
Splayed	Spread
Synopsis	Summary
Talkative	Garrulous
Temerity	Boldness
Temperate	Moderate.
Thankful	Grateful, obliged.
Ugly	Repulsive
Urbane	Polite, courteous, suave.
Urge	Press, incite.
Vacillatge	Waver
Venerable	Respectable
Verbatim	Exactly
Vigilance	Watchfulness
Wealthy	Rich
Wickedness	Evil.
Wild	Savage.
Yield	Surrender.
Yielding	Submissive.
Zeal	Passion.
Zenith	Top, summit.

1. COERCE Pressure, Constrain, Push, Pressurize
2. CHRONIC Persistent, Long-standing, Immedicable, Incurable
3. GARRULOUS Loquacious, Talkative, Gossipy, Effusive
4. TILT Lean, Tip, Camber, Slant
5. INARTICULATE Mute, Dumb, Speechless, Incoherent
6. INEPT Unskilled, Inexpert, Amateurish, Clumsy
7. INDELIBLE Inerasable, stubborn, ingrained, unfading
8. TRIUMPH Win, Victory, Conquest, Success
9. DUBIOUS Doubtful, Uncertain, Unsure, Fishy
10. ENTICE Allure, Lure, Attract, Entrap

Most Commonly Asked Antonyms Questions in Competitive Exams

Here are the most expected and commonly asked Antonyms Questions and Answers. Practice them and be exam ready.

Word	Antonym
Acumen	Stupidity, Ignorance
Abash	Uphold, Discompose
Abortive	Productive
Adjunct	Separated, Subtracted
Ascend	Climb Escalate
Axiom	Absurdity, Blunder
Bleak	Bright, Pleasant
Barrier	Link, Assistance
Bleak	Bright, Cheerful
Calamity	Fortune
Comprise	Reject, lack
Contradict	Approve, Confirm
Carnal	Spiritual
Clandestine	Open, Legal
Conceit	Modesty
Consolidate	Weaken
Deceit	Veracity, Sincerity
Deprive	Restore, Renew
Docile	Headstrong, obstinate
Eclipse	Shine, eclipse
Endeavour	Cease, quit
Fabricate	Destroy, Dismantle
Feud	Harmony, fraternity
Frivolous	Solemn, significant
Gracious	Rude, Unforgiving
Glory	Shame, Disgrace
Hideous	Attractive, alluring
Impenitent	Repentant
Infernal	Heavenly
Immunity	Blame, Censure
Infringe	Comply, Concur
Jaded	Renewed, recreated
Justify	Impute, arraign
Knell	Reconstruction, rediscovery
Linger	Hasten, quicken
Mandatory	Optional
Molest	Console, soothe
Nimble	Sluggish, languid
Obstruct	Hasten, encourage
Ominous	Auspicious
Pacify	Irritate, worsen
Precarious	Assured
Restrain	Incite
Remonstrate	Agree, loud
Sacred	Ungodly, Profane
System	Chaos, Disorder
Solicit	Protest oppose
Throng	Dispersion, sparsity
Thrifty	Extravagant
Urchin	Creep, Knave
Veteran	Novice, tyro
Wan	Bright, healthy
Wile	Naivety, honour
Yearn	Content, satisfy
Zeal	Apathy, lethargy
Zest	Disgust, passive

1. EXPANSION: The action of becoming larger or more extensive. Summary, Abridgement, Compression
2. SCARCE: Especially of food, money, or some other resource)insufficient for the demand. Abundant, Plentiful
3. ESCALATE: Make or become more intense or serious. Plunge, Shrink, Reduce 
4. TENDER: Showing gentleness, kindness, and affection. Hard-hearted, Callous, Rough, Unsympathetic
5. PARDON : Forgive or excuse (a person, error, or offence). Punish, Blame
6. Exception: A person or thing that is excluded from a general statement or does not follow a rule. Usual, Normal, Unremarkable
7. AGONY: Extreme physical or mental suffering. Comfort, Delight, Diversion, Entertainment
8. Eminent : (Of a person) famous and respected within a particular sphere. Unimportant, Unknown, Inconspicuous
9. FINITE: Limited in size or extent. Limited, Small, Endless
10. REPRIMAND: A formal expression of disapproval. Praise, Commendation, Compliment