Directions (1-5) :In these questions, out of the four alternatives,choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the word given in bold.
(SSC Section Officer(Audit) Exam.1997)

1.OBNOXIOUS
(1)depressing
(2)disgusting
(3)arrogant
(4)filthy

2.COVENANT
(1)case
(2)coupon
(3)contract
(4)settlement

3.DEFERENCE
(1)indifference
(2)sympathy
(3)respect
(4)flattery

4.ABROGATE
(1)repeal
(2)destroy
(3)delay
(4)dismiss

5.INTREPID
(1)ambitious
(2)determined
(3)talkative
(4)fearless

Directions (6-10) :Out of the fouralternatives, choose the one whichexpresses the right meaning of theword given inbold.
(SSC Section Officer (Audit)Exam. 09.09.2001)

6.GRANDEUR
(1)magnificence
(2)admiration
(3)happiness
(4)awe

7.INCEPTION
(1) initiative
(2)beginning
(3) initial
(4)origin

8.COLOSSAL
(1) famous
(2)vigorous
(3) energetic
(4)enormous

9.PARADOX
(1) Paradise
(2)question
(3) puzzle
(4)challenge

10.PROLIFERATE
(1) progression
(2) prohibit
(3) stipulate
(4) reproduce

Directions (11-15) :In thefollwoing questions, out of the fouralternatives, choose the one which bestexpresses the meaning of the givenword.
(SSC Section Officer (Audit)Exam.16.11.2003)

11.CENSURE
(1)criticize
(2)appreciate
(3)blame
(4)abuse

12.DILIGENT
(1)industrious
(2)indifferent
(3)intelligent
(4)energetic

13.CONTEMPLATION
(1)consideration
(2)meditation
(3)deliberation
(4)speculation

14.ADULATION
(1)duration
(2)argument
(3)flattery
(4)institution

15.QUIVER
(1)quarrel
(2)quicken
(3)waver
(4)tremble

Directions (16-20) :In thefollowing questions, out of the fouralternatives, choose the one which bestexpresses the meaning of the wordgiven inbold in each of the followingquestions :
(SSC Section Officer (Audit)Exam. 14.12.2003)

16.BEAUTIFUL
(1) handsome
(2)alluring
(3) appealing
(4)attractive

17.MOMENTOUS
(1) important
(2)temporary
(3) fleeting
(4)monumental

18.INFATUATION
(1) emotion
(2) passion
(3) imagination
(4) compassion

19.CONSIGNEE
(1) delegate
(2) representative
(3) nominee
(4) messenger

20.TRAMP
(1) wanderer
(2) cheat
(3) traveller
(4) pilgrim

ANSWERS

1. (2) 2. (3) 3. (3) 4. (1) 5. (4) 6. (1) 7. (2) 8. (4) 9. (3) 10. (4) 11. (1) 12. (1) 13. (2) 14. (3) 15. (4) 16. (1) 17. (1) 18. (2) 19. (3) 20. (1)