200 Synonyms asked in SSC exams in last 20 yearsसभी समानार्थी पिछले 20 वर्षों में एसएससी की परीक्षा में पूछा

This is the part one of 800 Synonyms which have been asked in various exams of SSC exam like CGL, Audit, CHSL, Multi-Tasking and such. If you can master these words then you are bound to score well not only SSC exams bit even in Banking, NDA, CDS or for that matter any exam where your English Language is tested. We will be posting two parts of 200 Synonyms each soon. 

SO (AUDIT),1997

1. INTREPID - resolutely fearless; dauntless - FEARLESS

2. ABROGATE - repeal or do away with (a law, right, or formal agreement) - REPEAL

3. DEFERENCE - polite submission and respect - RESPECT 

4. COVENANT - agree by lease, deed, or other legal contracts - CONTRACT

5. OBNOXIOUS - extremely unpleasant - DISGUSTING

SO (AUDIT), 2001

6. PROLIFERATE- increase rapidly in number; multiply/cause (cells, tissue,
structures, etc.) to reproduce rapidly - REPRODUCE 

7. PARADOX - a seemingly absurd or contradictory statement or proposition
which when investigated may prove to be well founded or true - PUZZLE

8. COLOSSAL - extremely large or great - ENORMOUS

9. INCEPTION - the establishment or starting point of an institution or 
activity - ORIGIN 

10. GRANDEUR - splendour and impressiveness, especially of appearance or style - MAGNIFICENCE

SO (AUDIT), 2003
11. TRAMP - a person who travels from place to place on foot in search of work or as a vagrant or beggar - WANDERED

12. CONSIGNEE - the person or company to whom goods or documents are officially sent or delivered - NOMINEE

13. INFATUATION - an intense but short-lived passion or admiration for someone or something - PASSION

14. BEAUTIFUL - pleasing the senses or mind aesthetically - HANDSOME

15. MOMENTOUS - of great importance or significance, especially in having a bearing on future events -
IMPORTANT

16. QUIVER - tremble or shake with a slight rapid motion / a slight trembling movement or sound, especially one caused by a sudden strong emotion - TREMBLE

17. ADULATION - excessive admiration or praise - FLATTERY

18. CONTEMPLATION - the action of looking thoughtfully at something for a long time - MEDITATION

19. DILIGENT - having or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties - INDUSTRIOUS

20. CENSURE - express severe disapproval of (someone or something), especially in a formal statement - CRITICIZE

SO (AUDIT), 2005

21. FATAL - causing death - DEADLY

22. DOLEFUL - expressing sorrow; mournful - MOURNFUL 

23. GRUFF - rough and low in pitch - ROUGH

24. FIDELITY - faithfulness to a person, cause, or belief, demonstrated by continuing loyalty and support -
LOYALTY 

25. INFRUCTUOUS - fruitless, unprofitable - FRUITLESS 

26. GARNISH - decorate or embellish (something, especially food) - ADORN 

27. MENTOR - an experienced and trusted adviser - GUIDE 

28. SUPERSTITIOUS - having or showing a belief in superstitions (a widely held but irrational belief in supernatural influences, especially as leading to good or bad luck, or a practice based on such a belief) - IRRATIONAL

29. RAVAGE - cause severe and extensive damage to / the destructive effects of something - DEMOLISH 

30. SUCCESSIVE - following one another or following others - CONSECUTIVE 

TA (IT & CE), 2004
31. ABROGATE - repeal or do away with (a law, right, or formal agreement) - ABOLISH

32. DELINEATE - describe or portray (something) precisely - EXPLAIN 

33. MENACE - a person or thing that is likely to cause harm; a threat or danger.  - THREAT

34. OCCULT - mystical, supernatural, or magical powers, practices, or phenomena. - SUPERNATURAL

35. VINDICATE - clear (someone) of blame or suspicion - JUSTIFY 

36. BENEVOLENCE - the quality of being well meaning - KINDNESS


37. PANACEA - a solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases - CURE ALL 

38. PRUDENT - acting with or showing care and thought for the future - CAUTIOUS

39. AMICABLE - characterized by friendliness and absence of discord - FRIENDLY

40. IRREVERENCE - a lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously - DISRESPECT

STATISTICAL INVIGILATOR, 2005

41. CEREMONIAL - conferring or involving only nominal authority or power -  FORMAL 

42. PROPITIATE - win or regain the favour of (a god, spirit, or person) by doing something that pleases them -
APPEASE

43. CAPITULATE - cease to resist an opponent or an unwelcome demand;  yield. - SURRENDER

44. ESTRANGED - cause (someone) to be no longer on friendly terms with someone - SEPARATED

45. ERRONEOUSLY – IN A WRONG / INCORRECT WAY - WRONGLY

46. RESTIVE - unable to remain still, silent, or submissive, especially because of boredom or dissatisfaction - RESTLESS 

47. NOMADIC - living the life of a nomad (a member of a community of people who live in different locations, moving from one place to another) - WANDERING

48. DEROGATORY - showing a critical or disrespectful attitude - DISPARAGING

49. PREMONITION - a strong feeling that something is about to happen, especially something unpleasant - FOREWARNING

50. ELUDE - escape from or avoid (a danger, enemy, or pursuer), typically in a skilful or cunning way - ESCAPE

SO (CA), 2005

51. FLUTTER – to move lightly or quickly - FLOAT 

52. PRIORITY - the fact or condition of being regarded or treated as more important than others - PRECEDENCE

53. DUPLICATION - the action or process of duplicating something. - COPYING

54. DILATE - make or become wider, larger, or more open - WIDEN 

55. OBSESSION - an idea or thought that continually preoccupies or intrudes on a person's mind - PRE-OCCUPATION
TA (IT & CE), 2005 

56. ITINERANT - a person who travels from place to place - TRAVELLING FROM PLACE TO PLACE

57. CONVICT - declare (someone) to be guilty of a criminal offence by the verdict of a jury or the decision of a
judge in a court of law - CRIMINAL 

58. OSTENTATION - the pretentious or showy display of wealth and luxury, designed to impress - POMP

59. SELECTION - the action or fact of carefully choosing someone or something as being the best or most
suitable - PREFERENCE

60. TORPID - mentally or physically inactive - INACTIVE

61. SURMOUNT - overcome (a difficulty or obstacle) - OVERCOME 

62. ABLUTION - an act of washing oneself - WASHING

63. GNOME - a small ugly person - DWARF

64. COMMAND - give an authoritative or peremptory order - INSTRUCT

65. TRANSPARENT - (of a material or article) allowing light to pass through so that objects behind can be distinctly seen - LUCID

66. DEXTERITY - skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands - ADROITNESS

67. CAPRICIOUS - given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behaviour - WHIMSICAL

68. ASSERTIVE - having or showing a confident and forceful personality - DOMINEERING 

69. KNAVISH - dishonest - UNSCRUPULOUS 

70. LACONIC - using very few words - CONCISE

71. KNACK - an acquired or natural skill at doing something - DEXTERITY 

72. ILL-BRED - badly brought up or rude - UNCOUTH

73. DEMENTED - behaving irrationally due to anger, distress, or excitement - IDIOTIC 

74. HAUGHTY - arrogantly superior and disdainful - CONCEITED

75. ENLIVEN - make (something) more entertaining, interesting, or appealing - CHEER

TA (IT & CE), 2006

76. GENUINE - truly what something is said to be; authentic - ORIGINAL

77. BECKONED - summon (someone) - CALLED

78. ACCUSED - a person or group of people who are charged with or on trial for a crime - INDICTED

79. TRANSITION - the process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another - CHANGE

80. DECREPITUDE - the state of being decrepit (worn out or ruined because of age or neglect) -
FEEBLENESS

81. AUDACITY - a willingness to take bold risks - BOLDNESS

82. SUPERANNUATED - outdated or obsolete through age or new developments - RETIRED

83. ACCEDE - agree to a demand, request, or treaty - CONSENT 

84. ALERT - quick to notice any unusual and potentially dangerous or difficult circumstances - WATCHFUL

85. OBSTINATE - very difficult to change or overcome - STUBBORN

SO (CA), 2006

86. LITTLE - small in size, amount, or degree - TRIVIAL 

87. YARDSTICK - a standard used for comparison - STANDARD

88. TOXIC - poisonous - POISONOUS

89. REGRESS - return to a former or less developed state - BACKSLIDE

90. SOMBRE - dark or dull in colour or tone - GLOOMY

SO (AUDIT), 2006

91. RARE - not occurring very often - SCARCE

92. HURDLE - a problem or difficulty that must be overcome - OBSTACLE

93. DECIMATED - kill, destroy, or remove a large proportion of - DESTROYED

94. AUGUST - respected and impressive - MAJESTIC

95. AVARICE - extreme greed for wealth or material gain - GREED

SO (CA), 2007

96. SLITHER - move smoothly over a surface - SLIDE

97. FREELANCE - earning one's living - SELF-EMPLOYED

98. IMPIOUS - showing a lack of respect for God or religion - IRREVERENT

99. SCORN - a feeling and expression of contempt or disdain for someone or something - CONDEMN

100. APPOSITE - appropriate in the circumstances or in relation to something - APPROPRIATE

TA (IT & CE), 2007


101. DULCET - sweet and soothing - SWEET

102. INDICTMENT - a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime - ACCUSATION

103. INVARIABLE - never changing - CONSTANT 

104. STUBBORN - difficult to move, remove, or cure - ADAMANT 

105. COLOSSAL - extremely large or great - GIGANTIC 

106. DETRIMENTAL - tending to cause harm - HARMFUL 

107. HERALDED - be a sign that (something) is about to happen/clapped - CLAPPED

108. INCESSANTLY - without interruption / constantly - CONTINUOUSLY

109. VERACITY - conformity to facts/accuracy - TRUTH 

110. ACCOUTREMENTS - an additional item of dress or equipment - Equipment

SO (AUDIT), 2007

111. OBSCENE - offensive or disgusting by accepted standards of morality and decency - INDECENT

112. GENUINE - truly what something is said to be - AUTHENTIC

113. ETERNAL - lasting or existing forever - PERPETUAL

114. FLABBERGASTED - surprise (someone) greatly / astonish - DUMBFOUNDED

115. DUBIOUS - not to be relied upon / suspect - DOUBTFUL

SO (AUDIT), 2008

116. ANTIPATHY - a deep-seated feeling of aversion - DISLIKE

117. RESCIND - cancel, or repeal - REVOKE

118. METICULOUS - showing great attention to detail / very careful and precise - CAREFUL

119. ACRONYM - an abbreviation formed from the initial letters of other words and pronounced as a word - A WORD FORMED BY THE INITIAL LETTERS OF WORDS

120. INDIGNATION - anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment - ANGER


TA (IT & CE), 2008

121. CONGREGATION - a gathering or collection of people, animals, or things / a group of people assembled for religious worship - MEETING

122. INCAPACITATE - prevent from functioning in a normal way - CRIPPLE

123. EXOTIC - originating in or characteristic of a distant foreign country - STRANGE

124. PHILANTHROPIST - a person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by the generous
donation of money to good causes -  BENEFACTOR

125. DECAMP - leave a place suddenly or secretly - FLEE 

126. SALIENT - most noticeable or important - PROMINENT 

127. ABYSMAL - very deep - BOTTOMLESS

128. CONSERVATION - the action of conserving something - PRESERVATION

129. FLAIR - a special or instinctive aptitude or ability for doing something well - TALENT

130. ILLICIT - forbidden by law, rules, or custom - ILLEGAL 

TA, (IT & CE), 2009

131. COARSE - rough or harsh in texture - ROUGH 

132. IMPOST – a compulsory payment to the government - TAX

133. PRODIGAL - spending money or using resources freely and recklessly - WASTEFUL

134. RECIPIENTS - a person or thing that receives or is awarded something / receiving or capable of
receiving something - RECIEVER 

135. FOREGO - go without (something desirable) - LEAVE

136. ROUT - defeat and cause to retreat in disorder - DEFEAT 

137. FRONTIER - a line or border separating two countries - BOUNDARY

138. KNAVE - a dishonest or unscrupulous man - SCOUNDREL

139. FELICITY - intense happiness - BLISS

140. IRREPROCHABLE - beyond criticism - FAULTLESS

142. CODDLE - treat (someone) in an indulgent or overprotective way with too much care and attention - SATISFY

143. PROPHYLACTIC - intended to prevent disease - PREVENTIVE

144. OSTRACISE - exclude from a society or group - BANISH 

145. DEBACLE - a sudden and ignominious failure - DOWNFALL

146. TRITE - lacking originality or freshness / dull on account of overuse - COMMONPLACE 

147. DERISION - contemptuous  ridicule or mockery - RIDICULE 

148. ONUS - something that is one's duty - RESPONSIBILITY 

149. CANTANKEROUS - bad-tempered, argumentative, and uncooperative - QUARRELSOME

150. LUXURIANT - rich and profuse in growth - ABUNDANT

CPO, 2010

151. SUFFICIENT - adequate - ENOUGH 

152. MEEK - quiet, gentle, and easily imposed on - SUBMISSIVE

153. EMBRACE - an act of accepting something willingly or enthusiastically - ACCEPT

154. ANCESTORS - from whom one is descended - FOREFATHERS

155. BENEVOLENT – a person who is serving a charitable rather than a profit-making purpose - KIND

156. CENSURE - express severe disapproval of (someone or something), especially in a formal statement - CRITICIZE

157. CONFIDENTIAL - intended to be kept secret - SECRET 

158. DANGEROUS - able or likely to cause harm or injury - HAZARDOUS

159. OBSTINATE - very difficult to change or overcome - STUBBORN

160. ILLICIT - forbidden by law, rules, or custom - UNLAWFUL

SAS, 2010

161. IRASCIBLE - having or showing a tendency to be easily angered - IRRITABLE

162. PROMISCUOUS - casual - INDISCRIMINATE

163. PROPINQUITY - the state of being close to someone or something/proximity - NEARNESS

164. ARTFUL - clever or skilful, especially in a crafty or cunning way - CUNNING

165. FATUOUS - silly and pointless - SILLY

INVESTIGATOR, 2010

166. PERQUISITE - a benefit which one enjoys or is entitled to on account of one's job or position - PRIVILEGE

167. EXECRATE - feel or express great loathing for - CURSE

168. SPIRITED - full of energy, enthusiasm, and determination - ARDENT

169. VIRULENT - (of a disease or poison) extremely severe or harmful in its effects - DEADLY

170. CONTROVERT – to argue (with someone) - CONTRADICT 

CGL T-1, 2011 

171. REVERIE - a state of being pleasantly lost in one's thoughts - DAYDREAM

172. PERILOUS - full of danger or risk - HARAZDOUS 

173. AUDACIOUS - showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks - BOLD

174. QUERULOUS - complaining - COMPLAINING

175. POIGNANT - evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret - SAD 

176. ACCRUE - accumulate -  ACCUMULATE 

177. GENIAL - friendly and cheerful - CORDIAL 

178. INCLEMENT – unpleasant conditions - UNFAVOURABLE 

179. VINDICTIVE - having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge - SPITEFUL

180. LOQUACIOUS - tending to talk a great deal - TALKATIVE

181. PERSPICUOUS - clearly expressed and easily understood / simple/lucid - PRECISE

182. PRODIGAL – wasteful - LAVISH

183. INTREPID - feeling no fear / very bold or brave - FEARLESS

184. INFAMY - the state of being well known for some bad quality or deed - NOTORIETY

185. BARREN - too poor to produce much or any vegetation / showing no results or achievements - UNPRODUCTIVE

186. PREPONDERANCE - the quality or fact of being greater in number, quantity, or importance - DOMINANCE

187. DELUGE - a severe flood - FLOOD

188. APPRAISE - assess the value or quality of - JUDGE 

189. INDICT - formally accuse of or charge with a crime - CHARGE

190. LUCIDITY - simplicity - CLARITY

CPO, 2011

191. DELIBERATELY - consciously and intentionally - INTENTIONALLY 

192. STRINGENT - strict, precise, and exacting - TOUGH

193. BEHAVIOUR - the way in which one acts or conducts oneself, especially towards others - CONDUCT

194. SUBJUGATE - bring under domination or control, especially by conquest - CONQUER

195. FLAUNT - display (something) ostentatiously, especially in order to provoke envy or admiration or to show
defiance - EXHIBIT

196. SURMOUNT - overcome (a difficulty or obstacle) - OVERCOME 

197. SOLICIT - ask for or try to obtain (something) from someone - REQUEST

198. ACUTE - having or showing a perceptive understanding or insight - SHARP

199. RELISH - great enjoyment - ENJOY

200. CONCEALED - kept secret - HIDDEN

 

This is the part one of 800 Synonyms which have been asked in various exams of SSC exam like CGL, Audit, CHSL, Multi-Tasking and such. If you can master these words then you are bound to score well not only SSC exams bit even in Banking, NDA, CDS or for that matter any exam where your English Language is tested. We will be posting two parts of 200 Synonyms each soon. 

SO (AUDIT),1997

1. INTREPID - resolutely fearless; dauntless - FEARLESS

2. ABROGATE - repeal or do away with (a law, right, or formal agreement) - REPEAL

3. DEFERENCE - polite submission and respect - RESPECT 

4. COVENANT - agree by lease, deed, or other legal contracts - CONTRACT

5. OBNOXIOUS - extremely unpleasant - DISGUSTING

SO (AUDIT), 2001

6. PROLIFERATE- increase rapidly in number; multiply/cause (cells, tissue,
structures, etc.) to reproduce rapidly - REPRODUCE 

7. PARADOX - a seemingly absurd or contradictory statement or proposition
which when investigated may prove to be well founded or true - PUZZLE

8. COLOSSAL - extremely large or great - ENORMOUS

9. INCEPTION - the establishment or starting point of an institution or 
activity - ORIGIN 

10. GRANDEUR - splendour and impressiveness, especially of appearance or style - MAGNIFICENCE

SO (AUDIT), 2003
11. TRAMP - a person who travels from place to place on foot in search of work or as a vagrant or beggar - WANDERED

12. CONSIGNEE - the person or company to whom goods or documents are officially sent or delivered - NOMINEE

13. INFATUATION - an intense but short-lived passion or admiration for someone or something - PASSION

14. BEAUTIFUL - pleasing the senses or mind aesthetically - HANDSOME

15. MOMENTOUS - of great importance or significance, especially in having a bearing on future events -
IMPORTANT

16. QUIVER - tremble or shake with a slight rapid motion / a slight trembling movement or sound, especially one caused by a sudden strong emotion - TREMBLE

17. ADULATION - excessive admiration or praise - FLATTERY

18. CONTEMPLATION - the action of looking thoughtfully at something for a long time - MEDITATION

19. DILIGENT - having or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties - INDUSTRIOUS

20. CENSURE - express severe disapproval of (someone or something), especially in a formal statement - CRITICIZE

SO (AUDIT), 2005

21. FATAL - causing death - DEADLY

22. DOLEFUL - expressing sorrow; mournful - MOURNFUL 

23. GRUFF - rough and low in pitch - ROUGH

24. FIDELITY - faithfulness to a person, cause, or belief, demonstrated by continuing loyalty and support -
LOYALTY 

25. INFRUCTUOUS - fruitless, unprofitable - FRUITLESS 

26. GARNISH - decorate or embellish (something, especially food) - ADORN 

27. MENTOR - an experienced and trusted adviser - GUIDE 

28. SUPERSTITIOUS - having or showing a belief in superstitions (a widely held but irrational belief in supernatural influences, especially as leading to good or bad luck, or a practice based on such a belief) - IRRATIONAL

29. RAVAGE - cause severe and extensive damage to / the destructive effects of something - DEMOLISH 

30. SUCCESSIVE - following one another or following others - CONSECUTIVE 

TA (IT & CE), 2004
31. ABROGATE - repeal or do away with (a law, right, or formal agreement) - ABOLISH

32. DELINEATE - describe or portray (something) precisely - EXPLAIN 

33. MENACE - a person or thing that is likely to cause harm; a threat or danger.  - THREAT

34. OCCULT - mystical, supernatural, or magical powers, practices, or phenomena. - SUPERNATURAL

35. VINDICATE - clear (someone) of blame or suspicion - JUSTIFY 

36. BENEVOLENCE - the quality of being well meaning - KINDNESS


37. PANACEA - a solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases - CURE ALL 

38. PRUDENT - acting with or showing care and thought for the future - CAUTIOUS

39. AMICABLE - characterized by friendliness and absence of discord - FRIENDLY

40. IRREVERENCE - a lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously - DISRESPECT

STATISTICAL INVIGILATOR, 2005

41. CEREMONIAL - conferring or involving only nominal authority or power -  FORMAL 

42. PROPITIATE - win or regain the favour of (a god, spirit, or person) by doing something that pleases them -
APPEASE

43. CAPITULATE - cease to resist an opponent or an unwelcome demand;  yield. - SURRENDER

44. ESTRANGED - cause (someone) to be no longer on friendly terms with someone - SEPARATED

45. ERRONEOUSLY – IN A WRONG / INCORRECT WAY - WRONGLY

46. RESTIVE - unable to remain still, silent, or submissive, especially because of boredom or dissatisfaction - RESTLESS 

47. NOMADIC - living the life of a nomad (a member of a community of people who live in different locations, moving from one place to another) - WANDERING

48. DEROGATORY - showing a critical or disrespectful attitude - DISPARAGING

49. PREMONITION - a strong feeling that something is about to happen, especially something unpleasant - FOREWARNING

50. ELUDE - escape from or avoid (a danger, enemy, or pursuer), typically in a skilful or cunning way - ESCAPE

SO (CA), 2005

51. FLUTTER – to move lightly or quickly - FLOAT 

52. PRIORITY - the fact or condition of being regarded or treated as more important than others - PRECEDENCE

53. DUPLICATION - the action or process of duplicating something. - COPYING

54. DILATE - make or become wider, larger, or more open - WIDEN 

55. OBSESSION - an idea or thought that continually preoccupies or intrudes on a person's mind - PRE-OCCUPATION
TA (IT & CE), 2005 

56. ITINERANT - a person who travels from place to place - TRAVELLING FROM PLACE TO PLACE

57. CONVICT - declare (someone) to be guilty of a criminal offence by the verdict of a jury or the decision of a
judge in a court of law - CRIMINAL 

58. OSTENTATION - the pretentious or showy display of wealth and luxury, designed to impress - POMP

59. SELECTION - the action or fact of carefully choosing someone or something as being the best or most
suitable - PREFERENCE

60. TORPID - mentally or physically inactive - INACTIVE

61. SURMOUNT - overcome (a difficulty or obstacle) - OVERCOME 

62. ABLUTION - an act of washing oneself - WASHING

63. GNOME - a small ugly person - DWARF

64. COMMAND - give an authoritative or peremptory order - INSTRUCT

65. TRANSPARENT - (of a material or article) allowing light to pass through so that objects behind can be distinctly seen - LUCID

66. DEXTERITY - skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands - ADROITNESS

67. CAPRICIOUS - given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behaviour - WHIMSICAL

68. ASSERTIVE - having or showing a confident and forceful personality - DOMINEERING 

69. KNAVISH - dishonest - UNSCRUPULOUS 

70. LACONIC - using very few words - CONCISE

71. KNACK - an acquired or natural skill at doing something - DEXTERITY 

72. ILL-BRED - badly brought up or rude - UNCOUTH

73. DEMENTED - behaving irrationally due to anger, distress, or excitement - IDIOTIC 

74. HAUGHTY - arrogantly superior and disdainful - CONCEITED

75. ENLIVEN - make (something) more entertaining, interesting, or appealing - CHEER

TA (IT & CE), 2006

76. GENUINE - truly what something is said to be; authentic - ORIGINAL

77. BECKONED - summon (someone) - CALLED

78. ACCUSED - a person or group of people who are charged with or on trial for a crime - INDICTED

79. TRANSITION - the process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another - CHANGE

80. DECREPITUDE - the state of being decrepit (worn out or ruined because of age or neglect) -
FEEBLENESS

81. AUDACITY - a willingness to take bold risks - BOLDNESS

82. SUPERANNUATED - outdated or obsolete through age or new developments - RETIRED

83. ACCEDE - agree to a demand, request, or treaty - CONSENT 

84. ALERT - quick to notice any unusual and potentially dangerous or difficult circumstances - WATCHFUL

85. OBSTINATE - very difficult to change or overcome - STUBBORN

SO (CA), 2006

86. LITTLE - small in size, amount, or degree - TRIVIAL 

87. YARDSTICK - a standard used for comparison - STANDARD

88. TOXIC - poisonous - POISONOUS

89. REGRESS - return to a former or less developed state - BACKSLIDE

90. SOMBRE - dark or dull in colour or tone - GLOOMY

SO (AUDIT), 2006

91. RARE - not occurring very often - SCARCE

92. HURDLE - a problem or difficulty that must be overcome - OBSTACLE

93. DECIMATED - kill, destroy, or remove a large proportion of - DESTROYED

94. AUGUST - respected and impressive - MAJESTIC

95. AVARICE - extreme greed for wealth or material gain - GREED

SO (CA), 2007

96. SLITHER - move smoothly over a surface - SLIDE

97. FREELANCE - earning one's living - SELF-EMPLOYED

98. IMPIOUS - showing a lack of respect for God or religion - IRREVERENT

99. SCORN - a feeling and expression of contempt or disdain for someone or something - CONDEMN

100. APPOSITE - appropriate in the circumstances or in relation to something - APPROPRIATE

TA (IT & CE), 2007


101. DULCET - sweet and soothing - SWEET

102. INDICTMENT - a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime - ACCUSATION

103. INVARIABLE - never changing - CONSTANT 

104. STUBBORN - difficult to move, remove, or cure - ADAMANT 

105. COLOSSAL - extremely large or great - GIGANTIC 

106. DETRIMENTAL - tending to cause harm - HARMFUL 

107. HERALDED - be a sign that (something) is about to happen/clapped - CLAPPED

108. INCESSANTLY - without interruption / constantly - CONTINUOUSLY

109. VERACITY - conformity to facts/accuracy - TRUTH 

110. ACCOUTREMENTS - an additional item of dress or equipment - Equipment

SO (AUDIT), 2007

111. OBSCENE - offensive or disgusting by accepted standards of morality and decency - INDECENT

112. GENUINE - truly what something is said to be - AUTHENTIC

113. ETERNAL - lasting or existing forever - PERPETUAL

114. FLABBERGASTED - surprise (someone) greatly / astonish - DUMBFOUNDED

115. DUBIOUS - not to be relied upon / suspect - DOUBTFUL

SO (AUDIT), 2008

116. ANTIPATHY - a deep-seated feeling of aversion - DISLIKE

117. RESCIND - cancel, or repeal - REVOKE

118. METICULOUS - showing great attention to detail / very careful and precise - CAREFUL

119. ACRONYM - an abbreviation formed from the initial letters of other words and pronounced as a word - A WORD FORMED BY THE INITIAL LETTERS OF WORDS

120. INDIGNATION - anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment - ANGER


TA (IT & CE), 2008

121. CONGREGATION - a gathering or collection of people, animals, or things / a group of people assembled for religious worship - MEETING

122. INCAPACITATE - prevent from functioning in a normal way - CRIPPLE

123. EXOTIC - originating in or characteristic of a distant foreign country - STRANGE

124. PHILANTHROPIST - a person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by the generous
donation of money to good causes -  BENEFACTOR

125. DECAMP - leave a place suddenly or secretly - FLEE 

126. SALIENT - most noticeable or important - PROMINENT 

127. ABYSMAL - very deep - BOTTOMLESS

128. CONSERVATION - the action of conserving something - PRESERVATION

129. FLAIR - a special or instinctive aptitude or ability for doing something well - TALENT

130. ILLICIT - forbidden by law, rules, or custom - ILLEGAL 

TA, (IT & CE), 2009

131. COARSE - rough or harsh in texture - ROUGH 

132. IMPOST – a compulsory payment to the government - TAX

133. PRODIGAL - spending money or using resources freely and recklessly - WASTEFUL

134. RECIPIENTS - a person or thing that receives or is awarded something / receiving or capable of
receiving something - RECIEVER 

135. FOREGO - go without (something desirable) - LEAVE

136. ROUT - defeat and cause to retreat in disorder - DEFEAT 

137. FRONTIER - a line or border separating two countries - BOUNDARY

138. KNAVE - a dishonest or unscrupulous man - SCOUNDREL

139. FELICITY - intense happiness - BLISS

140. IRREPROCHABLE - beyond criticism - FAULTLESS

142. CODDLE - treat (someone) in an indulgent or overprotective way with too much care and attention - SATISFY

143. PROPHYLACTIC - intended to prevent disease - PREVENTIVE

144. OSTRACISE - exclude from a society or group - BANISH 

145. DEBACLE - a sudden and ignominious failure - DOWNFALL

146. TRITE - lacking originality or freshness / dull on account of overuse - COMMONPLACE 

147. DERISION - contemptuous  ridicule or mockery - RIDICULE 

148. ONUS - something that is one's duty - RESPONSIBILITY 

149. CANTANKEROUS - bad-tempered, argumentative, and uncooperative - QUARRELSOME

150. LUXURIANT - rich and profuse in growth - ABUNDANT

CPO, 2010

151. SUFFICIENT - adequate - ENOUGH 

152. MEEK - quiet, gentle, and easily imposed on - SUBMISSIVE

153. EMBRACE - an act of accepting something willingly or enthusiastically - ACCEPT

154. ANCESTORS - from whom one is descended - FOREFATHERS

155. BENEVOLENT – a person who is serving a charitable rather than a profit-making purpose - KIND

156. CENSURE - express severe disapproval of (someone or something), especially in a formal statement - CRITICIZE

157. CONFIDENTIAL - intended to be kept secret - SECRET 

158. DANGEROUS - able or likely to cause harm or injury - HAZARDOUS

159. OBSTINATE - very difficult to change or overcome - STUBBORN

160. ILLICIT - forbidden by law, rules, or custom - UNLAWFUL

SAS, 2010

161. IRASCIBLE - having or showing a tendency to be easily angered - IRRITABLE

162. PROMISCUOUS - casual - INDISCRIMINATE

163. PROPINQUITY - the state of being close to someone or something/proximity - NEARNESS

164. ARTFUL - clever or skilful, especially in a crafty or cunning way - CUNNING

165. FATUOUS - silly and pointless - SILLY

INVESTIGATOR, 2010

166. PERQUISITE - a benefit which one enjoys or is entitled to on account of one's job or position - PRIVILEGE

167. EXECRATE - feel or express great loathing for - CURSE

168. SPIRITED - full of energy, enthusiasm, and determination - ARDENT

169. VIRULENT - (of a disease or poison) extremely severe or harmful in its effects - DEADLY

170. CONTROVERT – to argue (with someone) - CONTRADICT 

CGL T-1, 2011 

171. REVERIE - a state of being pleasantly lost in one's thoughts - DAYDREAM

172. PERILOUS - full of danger or risk - HARAZDOUS 

173. AUDACIOUS - showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks - BOLD

174. QUERULOUS - complaining - COMPLAINING

175. POIGNANT - evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret - SAD 

176. ACCRUE - accumulate -  ACCUMULATE 

177. GENIAL - friendly and cheerful - CORDIAL 

178. INCLEMENT – unpleasant conditions - UNFAVOURABLE 

179. VINDICTIVE - having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge - SPITEFUL

180. LOQUACIOUS - tending to talk a great deal - TALKATIVE

181. PERSPICUOUS - clearly expressed and easily understood / simple/lucid - PRECISE

182. PRODIGAL – wasteful - LAVISH

183. INTREPID - feeling no fear / very bold or brave - FEARLESS

184. INFAMY - the state of being well known for some bad quality or deed - NOTORIETY

185. BARREN - too poor to produce much or any vegetation / showing no results or achievements - UNPRODUCTIVE

186. PREPONDERANCE - the quality or fact of being greater in number, quantity, or importance - DOMINANCE

187. DELUGE - a severe flood - FLOOD

188. APPRAISE - assess the value or quality of - JUDGE 

189. INDICT - formally accuse of or charge with a crime - CHARGE

190. LUCIDITY - simplicity - CLARITY

CPO, 2011

191. DELIBERATELY - consciously and intentionally - INTENTIONALLY 

192. STRINGENT - strict, precise, and exacting - TOUGH

193. BEHAVIOUR - the way in which one acts or conducts oneself, especially towards others - CONDUCT

194. SUBJUGATE - bring under domination or control, especially by conquest - CONQUER

195. FLAUNT - display (something) ostentatiously, especially in order to provoke envy or admiration or to show
defiance - EXHIBIT

196. SURMOUNT - overcome (a difficulty or obstacle) - OVERCOME 

197. SOLICIT - ask for or try to obtain (something) from someone - REQUEST

198. ACUTE - having or showing a perceptive understanding or insight - SHARP

199. RELISH - great enjoyment - ENJOY

200. CONCEALED - kept secret - HIDDEN