CGL 2023 All Synonyms, Antonyms, Idioms, One-Word PDF
CGL 2023 All Synonyms, Antonyms, Idioms, One-Word PDF
CGL 2023 All Synonyms, Antonyms, Idioms, One-Word PDF
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1.) Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in brackets to fill in the blank.
Mr. Khanna is quite ___________(callous) towards the victims of earthquake.
Ans. sympathetic
2.) Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word ‘Optimistic’ from the given sentence.
After the incident, Radha prepared herself to stay positive even in gloomy days.
Ans. gloomy
Hostile
Ans. Unfriendly
7.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word from the sentence.
Ready
She was preparing dinner in an organised manner using well-equipped tools while listening to the
radio.
Ans. Preparing
9.) Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
A person who believes that laws and governments are not necessary.
Ans. Anarchist
10.) Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence.
11.) Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
A person who abandons religion
Ans. Apostate
12.) Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
The police have not yet been able to solve the case; it seems to be ____________.
Ans. a hard nut to crack
15.) Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence.
17.) Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
18.) Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in brackets to fill in the blank.
The gradual ____________(curtail) in the expenditures made them tensed.
Ans. increase
Matching
Ans. Resembling
Peruse
Ans. Check
23.) Select the most appropriate idiom/phrase that can substitute the underlined segment in the
given sentence.
24.) Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence.
The Emperor was considered as a wicked man.
Ans. Virtuous
25.) Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
26.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the word given in brackets to fill in the blank.
He was offered a __________(moderate) price for his bungalow.
Ans. reasonable
27.) Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Lily-livered
Ans. Not brave
32.) Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence.
Zealous
Ans. Enthusiastic
35.) Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
A thing fit to eat.
Ans. Edible
36.) Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
Pooja tried to explain the problem, but soon she tied herself up in knots.
Ans. Become very confused when you are trying to explain something
37.) Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Any female animal which feeds its young on milk from her own body
Ans. Mammal
38.) Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined words in the given sentence.
Developed countries are at a disadvantage to have access to modern science and technologies.
Ans. privileged
40.) Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word in the following sentence.
Traitor
People should vote for honest and loyal leaders not for betrayer and defender.
Ans. Loyal
42.) Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Certain to happen
Ans. Inevitable
43.) Select the sentence that uses the given idiom correctly.
A dime a dozen
Ans. Her ideas were worth a dime a dozen and didn't impress the boss
Indolent
Ans. Active
46.) Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Triumph
Ans. Defeat
The patient found the doctor to be obtuse and distracted by constant calls on his phone.
Ans. astute
Wax
Ans. Wane
Do not beat about the bush when you have anything to say.
Ans. To avoid giving a definite answer or position
51.) Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
The money paid to former wife, husband or partner when the marriage is ended.
Ans. Alimony
53.) Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
A group of people travelling together in a van
Ans. Caravan
54.) Select the most appropriate one-word substitution of the given group of words.
A similarity between like features of two things, on which a comparison may be based.
Ans. Analogy
55.) Read the given sentence and select the most appropriate synonym of the word ‘Vigilant’ from the
following options.
The burglar was very cautious, so he avoided the security perfectly as they didn’t find any proof.
Ans. cautious
56.) Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word ‘Sophisticated’ from the given sentence.
The tribe had no access to modern technology or resources and had to rely on primitive tools and
techniques for survival.
Ans. Primitive
His house was filthy with papers and eatables strewn everywhere.
Ans. Clean
58.) Choose the ANTONYM of the word ‘effervescent’ in the given sentence.
Sonali is bubbly and carefree in comparison to her sister Mitali’s subdued nature.
Ans. Subdued
60.) Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
62.) Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
A detailed description of a series of real or fictional events taking place over a long period of time
Ans. Saga
64.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the bracketed word given in the sentence.
The efforts will be _______________ (vain) if we do not submit the project report on time.
Ans. useless
65.) Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Is there any portal to redeem these coupons that I have collected from the store?
Ans. forfeit
69.) Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
70.) Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom/phrase in the given sentence.
Today, the country's nationalists rule the roost and hand out the jobs.
Ans. To be in charge
Gullible
Ans. Cynical
72.) Select the most appropriate one-word substitution of the given group of words.
77.) Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
78.) Identify the word in the given sentence that is the ANTONYM of the word ‘frugal’.
At present, people are paying extravagant prices for houses because they have to have
accommodation.
Ans. extravagant
79.) Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
81.) Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
A person who gives help and sympathy to people who need it.
Ans. Samaritan
Unbiased
Ans. Objective
Consequence
Ans. Outcome
85.) Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
87.) Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
88.) Select the most appropriate synonym for the highlighted word.
The government’s utilitarian stance was appreciated by all.
Ans. useful
In the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, Member States express their commitment to
protect the planet from degradation and take urgent action on climate change.
Ans. degeneration
Certain
Ans. Definite
To be in two minds
Ans. To be uncertain
96.) Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Animal living both on land and water.
Ans. Amphibian
97.) Select the most appropriate one-word substitution of the given group of words.
99.) Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
100.) Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
104.) Select the most appropriate idiom or phrase to fill in the blank in the given sentence.
Sweety has been _________ since her painting won first prize.
Ans. walking on air
Bad iron
Ans. Bad luck
106.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the following sentence.
I always enjoy the company of respectful teachers.
Ans. dutiful
107.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the word given in brackets to fill in the blank.
He became __________(verbose) after a few drinks.
Ans. talkative
108.) Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
110.) Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined word in the given idiom.
Incredible
Ans. Unbelievable
113.) Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Adamant
Ans. Stubborn
119.) Select the most appropriate ANTONYM for the underlined word in the following sentence.
That is a picture worth seeing but this is an absurd piece of art.
Ans. realistic
Authentic
Ans. Genuine
121.) Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
122.) Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
To go to the dogs
Ans. To become worse
125.) Identify the idiom/phrase that can best substitute the underlined segment.
128.) Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
A person who enjoys doing dangerous things, in a way that other people may think is stupid.
Ans. Daredevil
131.) Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given phrase.
Forsaken or neglected child who has no home and spends most of his/her time on the streets
Ans. Waif
136.) Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence.
137.) Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
The study of evolution of mankind
Ans. Anthropology
138.) Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
139.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the word given in brackets to fill in the blank.
He is very ___________ (Eager) to join the Air Force.
Ans. keen
140.) Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Person who betrays his own country.
Ans. Traitor
Tedious
Ans. Tiresome
147.) Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence.
149.) Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
One who looks at the negative side of everything
Ans. Pessimist
150.) Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
153.) Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence to fill in the
blank.
We usually had ____________ visitors dropping by, but now we have very less visitors.
Ans. umpteen
154.) Select the option that is similar in meaning to the given word.
Hapless
Ans. Unfortunate
155.) Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given phrase.
156.) Select the most appropriate synonym for the underlined word in the given sentence.
Immerse
Ans. Involve
162.) Select the most appropriate idiom to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
The peasants worked the whole day in the fields and stopped working in the evening and went to their
homes.
Ans. called it a day
163.) Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Hinder
Ans. Aid
166.) Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the following sentence.
On the ball
Ans. Doing a job in a quick and competent manner
168.) Select the most appropriate idiom for the given situation.
I was very excited about my new assignment. I sent the email without the required attachment. What
have I done?
Ans. Jumped the gun
169.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.
The hunter drew his bow, but only managed to sever the paw of the wolf before the wolf ran off.
Ans. ramify
171.) Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given phrase.
172.) Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
174.) Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in brackets to fill in the blank.
The teacher could judge that his intentions were ________, (nefarious) so he was not stopped from
entering the hall.
Ans. pious
175.) Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
176.) Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
The place that a person treats as his permanent home, or lives in and has a substantial connection
with
Ans. Domicile
177.) Select the sentence that has the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Bad blood
Ans. The gangster had some bitter relations with a local activist so he warned him to stay out of his
business
A perfect storm
Ans. The worst possible situation
179.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Genial
Ans. Cheerful
After my first visit to Boston, I spent almost every winter in the North. Once I went on a visit to a New
England village with its frozen lakes and vast snow fields.
Ans. extensive
During the summer of 1893, Miss Sullivan and I visited the World's Fair with Dr. Alexander Graham Bell. I
recall with unmixed delight those days when a thousand childish fancies became beautiful realities.
Ans. enchant
184.) Select the most appropriate one-word substitution of the given group of words.
Capable of or adapted for turning easily from one to another of various tasks, fields of endeavour, etc.
and is able to do many things.
Ans. Versatile
185.) Select the correct idiom that can substitute the italicised group of words in the given sentence.
My business partners thought that I would simply accept their cheating, but they will soon realise that
I am more powerful than what they expected.
Ans. they caught a tartar
187.) Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in the bracket to fill in the blank.
189.) Select the most appropriate idiom/phrase that can substitute the underlined segment in the
given sentence.
Fierce
Ans. Aggressive
192.) Select the sentence that uses the given idiom correctly.
Cut corners
Ans. He cut corners on his homework and got a bad grade
193.) Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
194.) Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Place where grains are stored.
Ans. Granary
195.) Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
One who cannot hear.
Ans. Deaf
Misanthropic
Ans. Antisocial
197.) Fill in the blank with the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in the brackets.
201.) Select the most appropriate synonym to substitute the underlined word.
My mother said to me that she had gone through a very strict and traditional education.
Ans. pedagogy
202.) Select the most appropriate synonym to substitute the underlined word.
The crowd cheered the cricketer.
Ans. Encouraged
Perseverance
Ans. Irresolution
206.) Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word ‘Unsure’ from the given sentence.
Himanshi is preparing customised gifts and handicrafts for surprising Mehul on his retirement, but the
date is not certain yet.
Ans. certain
209.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the word given in brackets to fill in the blank.
She looked ___________(luminous) in the diamond necklace.
Ans. resplendent
210.) Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
A group of worshippers
Ans. Congregation
211.) Identify the sentence that provides the meaning of the given idiom.
212.) Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence.
214.) Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
215.) Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
One who believes in fate.
Ans. Fatalist
216.) Select the most appropriate idiom/phrase that can substitute the underlined segment in the
given sentence.
220.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word from the sentence.
Dangerous
The traffic police have released a safe advisory that driving without seat belts is risky, beneficial, and
fearful for human life.
Ans. Risky
221.) Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
223.) Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
A person whose age is between 70 and 79 years old
Ans. Septuagenarian
Earnestly
Ans. Sincerely
227.) Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the underlined segment in the given
sentence.
Vinay missed his flight but good luck came to him from bad circumstances as the flight crashed in
the sea.
Ans. it was a blessing in disguise
228.) Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence.
The lizard's light brown skin acts as camouflage in the desert sand.
Ans. reveal
229.) Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
230.) Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
234.) Select the correct idiom to replace the underlined segment in the given sentence.
Harry always speaks his eye but he is not always very diplomatic!
Ans. speaks his mind
235.) Select the most appropriate synonym for the underlined word in the given sentence.
The hot sun enervated the labourer to the extent that he collapsed.
Ans. weaken
236.) Choose the ANTONYM of the word ‘fetish’ in the given sentence.
239.) Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Genuine
Ans. Authentic
241.) Identify the idiom/phrase that can best substitute the underlined segment.
You showed me your true personality when you asked me to get out of the house at midnight.
Ans. true colours
242.) Select the most appropriate idiom/phrase that can substitute the underlined segment in the
given sentence.
Clear
Ans. Opaque
244.) Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Compulsory
Ans. Voluntary
Gentle
Ans. Sympathetic
248.) Identify from the given options the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word according
to its meaning in the following sentence.
The confectioner dusted a fine layer of sugar on the muffin.
Ans. cleaned
249.) Select the correct idiom that can substitute the italicised group of words in the given sentence.
You must not participate in the marathon this year without any training. It is an unreal hope on your
part!
Ans. a pipe dream
At cross purposes
Ans. Disagreeing with each other’s ideas
251.) Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Changing secret and coded messages in a readable form
Ans. Decoding
Predicament
Ans. Quandary
253.) Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word to fill in the blank.
Instead of becoming joyous to hear the breaking news, she became _________ .
Ans. melancholic
255.) Select the option that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the given word.
Jubilant
Ans. Melancholic
256.) Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
258.) Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the following sentence.
I just went to Bali on a backpacking trip and did everything by the ear without any itinerary.
Ans. by improvisation
259.) Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Enjoying or affording warm secure shelter or cover and opportunity for ease and contentment
Ans. Snug
Glorify
Ans. Praise
261.) Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Absurd
Ans. Sensible
268.) Select the option that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the given word.
Incompetent
Ans. Dexterous
269.) Identify the option that can be substituted as the correct idiom for the underlined part of the
given sentence.
As soon as the principal came to know about the inspection in the school, he put everything in perfect
order.
Ans. Apple pie order
271.) Select the correct idiom that can substitute the italicised group of words in the given sentence.
Shelley has been contemplating for a few days but still has not decided to quit the job.
Ans. chewing the cud
272.) Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
One who loves mankind
Ans. Philanthropist
273.) Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
274.) Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Someone who lives in solitude
Ans. Recluse
Judicious
Ans. Sensible
276.) Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
278.) Choose the ANTONYM of the word ‘disenfranchise’ in the given sentence.
The parliament of Tonoco authorised the king to take over the reins of the government and disable the
power of the council of ministers.
Ans. Authorised
279.) Select the most appropriate synonym for the highlighted word.
His modest nature made all the difference.
Ans. shy
280.) Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
The murder of a large number of people from a particular nation or ethnic group.
Ans. Genocide
281.) Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Life history written by oneself.
Ans. Autobiography
285.) Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence.
286.) Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
287.) Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Intentional
Ans. Unplanned
In a soup
Ans. In trouble
Prohibition
Ans. Permission
292.) Select the most appropriate idiom/phrase that can substitute the given group of words.
The better you know someone the less you like him.
Ans. Familiarity breeds contempt
294.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the italicised word in the given sentence.
In most organisations there are predators who take advantage over the meek ones.
Ans. exploiters
295.) Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Burial ground consisting of graves.
Ans. Cemetery
296.) Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the following sentence.
I really don’t want to pour cold water on your theory but it cannot be applied to real life situations.
Ans. To be critical or doubtful of a plan that someone is excited about
298.) Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Selective
Ans. Careless
Fragile
Ans. Delicate
301.) Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
302.) Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Someone who regards the world as his country
Ans. Cosmopolitan
303.) Select the option that can substitute the underlined segment with the correct idiom.
After finishing this assignment, the employees make it a day.
Ans. call it a day
304.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the highlighted word in the given sentence.
305.) Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Which cannot be read.
Ans. Illegible
306.) Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word to fill in the blank.
While most friends persuaded him to choose the career, there were a few who _________ him from
doing so.
Ans. dissuaded
309.) Select the most appropriate idiomatic expression to fill in the blank.
310.) Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence.
314.) Select the most appropriate idiom or phrase to fill in the blank in the given sentence.
315.) Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Outer protective layer of a tree.
Ans. Bark
316.) Select the synonym of the word ‘reproduce’ from the sentence.
Many scientific researches have proved that DNA replicates itself in the human body and is an
enzyme based catalyst reaction.
Ans. Replicates
318.) Identify the option that can be substituted as the correct idiom for the underlined part of the
given sentence.
My cousin sister Neetu had an aerial view of the trade fair from the top of the giant wheel.
Ans. Bird’s eye view
319.) Select the most appropriate synonym to substitute the underlined word.
The weather forecast mentioned that there would be a cloud burst this afternoon.
Ans. rainstorm
323.) Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Conceal
Ans. Reveal
328.) Select the most appropriate synonym for the highlighted word.
This is credible information provided by the informer.
Ans. dependable
329.) Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
The practice of writing dictionaries
Ans. Lexicography
331.) Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the italicised group of words in
the given sentence.
The prime minister paid tributes to the martyrs by laying circular arrangement of flowers.
Ans. wreaths
333.) Select the most appropriate idiom for the given underlined segment in the sentence.
Riya always considers sincerity, devotion and dedication as the highest priority of a good employee.
Ans. First and foremost