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SSC CHSL Vocabulary & Idioms Questions
Practise vocabulary & idioms (english) for the SSC Combined Higher Secondary Level Examination: 10 multiple-choice questions, each with the correct answer and a worked explanation. Click an option to check it, or “New questions” for another set.
Vocabulary & Idioms practice
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Q1.One word for: A government by the people.
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Answer: D — Democracy
Democracy = government by the people, directly or through representatives.
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Q2.Choose the antonym of VERBOSE.
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Answer: C — Concise
Verbose = using more words than needed; concise = brief.
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Q3.Choose the word closest in meaning to PRAGMATIC.
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Answer: C — Practical
Pragmatic means dealing with things sensibly and realistically.
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Q4.Choose the synonym of LUCID.
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Answer: A — Clear
Lucid means expressed clearly; easy to understand.
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Q5.Choose the synonym of MITIGATE.
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Answer: B — Lessen
Mitigate means make less severe or painful.
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Q6.Choose the antonym of CANDOUR.
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Answer: A — Deceit
Candour = openness and honesty; deceit is its opposite.
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Q7.Choose the antonym of OPTIMISTIC.
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Answer: B — Pessimistic
Optimistic = expecting good outcomes; pessimistic = expecting the worst.
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Q8.One word for: Fear of heights.
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Answer: B — Acrophobia
Acrophobia is an extreme fear of heights.
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Q9.Choose the synonym of CANDID.
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Answer: A — Frank
Candid means truthful and straightforward — frank.
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Q10.Choose the antonym of ZENITH.
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Answer: C — Nadir
Zenith = highest point; nadir = lowest point.
How to approach vocabulary & idioms questions
Learn words in synonym/antonym pairs and by roots (bene = good, mal = bad, chron = time). For idioms, think of the figurative meaning, not the literal one.
About SSC CHSL
SSC Combined Higher Secondary Level Examination — conducted by Staff Selection Commission (SSC). Recruits Class 12 pass candidates for posts such as LDC, JSA and Data Entry Operator.
Original practice questions written for this site in the style and difficulty of each exam’s syllabus. They are not past papers and the site is not affiliated with any exam body. Exam patterns, marking schemes and syllabi change — always check the latest official notification.
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