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