- No data uploaded
- Instant results
SSC CPO Vocabulary & Idioms Questions
Practise vocabulary & idioms (english) for the SSC Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police & CAPFs 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
-
Q1.Meaning of the idiom “a blessing in disguise”.
Show answer & explanation
Answer: D — A good thing that seemed bad at first
Something that seems unfortunate but turns out to be beneficial.
-
Q2.One word for: Fear of heights.
Show answer & explanation
Answer: B — Acrophobia
Acrophobia is an extreme fear of heights.
-
Q3.Choose the synonym of PRUDENT.
Show answer & explanation
Answer: A — Wise
Prudent means acting with care and good judgement.
-
Q4.Choose the antonym of ZENITH.
Show answer & explanation
Answer: B — Nadir
Zenith = highest point; nadir = lowest point.
-
Q5.Choose the antonym of BENEVOLENT.
Show answer & explanation
Answer: D — Malevolent
Benevolent = well-meaning; malevolent = wishing harm.
-
Q6.Choose the synonym of ARDUOUS.
Show answer & explanation
Answer: B — Difficult
Arduous means involving great effort — difficult.
-
Q7.One word for: A speech delivered without preparation.
Show answer & explanation
Answer: B — Extempore
Extempore means spoken or done without preparation.
-
Q8.Choose the synonym of MITIGATE.
Show answer & explanation
Answer: C — Lessen
Mitigate means make less severe or painful.
-
Q9.One word for: Something that cannot be read.
Show answer & explanation
Answer: C — Illegible
Illegible means not clear enough to be read.
-
Q10.Choose the synonym of EPHEMERAL.
Show answer & explanation
Answer: C — Short-lived
Ephemeral means lasting a very short time.
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 CPO
SSC Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police & CAPFs Examination — conducted by Staff Selection Commission (SSC). Recruits Sub-Inspectors for Delhi Police and the Central Armed Police Forces.
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.
SSC CPO practice topics
| Topic | Section | Question source |
|---|---|---|
| Percentages | Quantitative aptitude | Calculated (new numbers every set) |
| Speed, Distance, Trains & Boats | Quantitative aptitude | Calculated (new numbers every set) |
| Logical Reasoning | Reasoning | Calculated (new numbers every set) |
| English Grammar | English | Question bank |
| Vocabulary & Idioms | English | Question bank |
| Indian Polity, History & Geography | General awareness | Question bank |