Vocabulary for SSC CHSL / CGL 2017

Directions (1-10): The following idioms have four responses. Tick mark the response which gives the correct meaning of the idiom.

Q1. Out of the way

(a) far away

(b) not common

(c) out of sight

(d) envious

Q2. Up to the mark

(a) in the same level

(b) quite satisfactory

(c) influential

(d) in tune with

Q3. In the air

(a) prevalent

(b) lacking

(c) flying

(d) hovering

Q4. End in smoke

(a) catch fire

(b) come to nothing

(c) become smoky

(d) fruitful

Q5. Take to task

(a) remind

(b) reprove

(c) reject

(d) avoid

Q6. Smell a rat

(a) to suspect

(b) to chase

(c) inspire

(d) inhale foul smell

Q7. At the first blush

(a) in the prime of youth

(b) at first sight

(c) the first performance

(d) the pink colour

Q8. In black and white

(a) colourless

(b) in writing

(c) unconditional

(d) in angry mood

Q9. Stand in good stead

(a) enjoy

(b) attempt

(c) helping attitude

(d) prove useful

Q10. Changed colour

(a) changed attitude

(b) turned pale

(c) rejoiced

(d) looked fresh

Directions (11-15): Choose the option which is the antonym of the word mentioned in the question.

Q11. Exhilaration

(a) lowness

(b) dejection

(c) lukewarm

(d) hostility

Q12. Irreverent

(a) reverent

(b) magnificent

(c) saintly

(d) sincere

Q13. Accelerate

(a) exempt

(b) defer

(c) hasten

(d) expel

Q14. Vigorous

(a) momentary

(b) emotional

(c) suppressed

(d) decrepit

Q15. Consecrate

(a) desist

(b) integrate

(c) desecrate

(d) confuse

Solutions

S1. Ans.(b) 

Sol. Out of the way-seldom encountered; unusual

S2. Ans.(b) 

Sol. Up to the mark- up to the required standard.

S3. Ans.(a) 

Sol. In the air-felt by a number of people to be happening or about to happen.

S4. Ans.(b) 

Sol. End in smoke- to burned; hence, to be destroyed or ruined; figuratively, to come to nothing.

S5. Ans.(b) 

Sol.  Take to task-to scold or reprimand someone, reprove-reprimand (someone).

S6. Ans.(a) 

Sol.  Smell a rat-begin to suspect trickery or deception.

S7. Ans.(b) 

Sol.  At the first blush-at the first glimpse or impression.

S8. Ans.(b) 

Sol.  In black and white- in writing or print.

S9. Ans.(d) 

Sol.  Stand in good stead-[for something] to be of great use and benefit to someone.

S10. Ans.(b) 

Sol.  Changed colour-turned pale

S11. Ans.(b) 

Sol. Exhilaration-a feeling of excitement, happiness, or elation., dejection- a sad and depressed state; low spirits.

S12. Ans.(a) 

Sol. reverent-feeling or showing deep and solemn respect.

S13. Ans.(b) 

Sol. defer-put off (an action or event) to a later time; postpone.

S14. Ans.(d) 

Sol. Vigorous-strong, healthy, and full of energy., decrepit-worn out or ruined because of age or neglect.

S15. Ans.(c) 

Sol. Consecrate-make or declare (something, typically a church) sacred; dedicate formally to a religious purpose., desecrate-treat (a sacred place or thing) with violent disrespect.

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