SSC CGL Synonyms : SSC CGL Synonyms 03 - Flashcards
This SSC CGL Synonyms 03 (SSC CGL Synonyms) flashcard deck has 30 terms — including Per Se, Pilot and Populous — each card pairs a word with its definition for quick active-recall practice, free and with no sign-in required.
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Per Se
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By or in itself or themselves; intrinsically.
Intrinsically, Inherently, Fundamentally
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| # | Question | Answer | Related Terms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Per Se | By or in itself or themselves; intrinsically. | Intrinsically, Inherently, Fundamentally |
| 2 | Pilot | Done as an experiment or test before being introduced more widely. | Trial, Test, Experimental |
| 3 | Populous | Having a large population; densely populated. | Crowded, Teeming, Packed |
| 4 | Predicament | A difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation. | Dilemma, Plight, Quandary |
| 5 | Proffer | Hold out (something) to someone for acceptance; offer. | Offer, Tender, Submit |
| 6 | Propriety | The state or quality of conforming to conventionally accepted standards of behavior or morals. | Decorum, Correctness, Decency |
| 7 | Proximity | Nearness in space, time, or relationship. | Nearness, Closeness, Vicinity |
| 8 | Quinquennial | Recurring every five years. | Five-yearly |
| 9 | Rebuff | Reject (someone or something) in an abrupt or ungracious manner. | Reject, Snub, Repulse |
| 10 | Redux | Brought back; revived (often used post-positively). | Revived, Returned, Restored |
| 11 | Remote | (Of a place) situated far from the main centers of population; distant. | Distant, Faraway, Isolated |
| 12 | Restraint | A measure or condition that keeps someone or something under control or within limits. | Constraint, Control, Limitation |
| 13 | Rout | A disorderly retreat of defeated troops. | Defeat, Beating, Retreat |
| 14 | Sarcastic | Marked by or given to using irony in order to mock or convey contempt. | Ironic, Sardonic, Snide |
| 15 | Semblance | The outward appearance or apparent form of something, especially when the reality is different. | Appearance, Guise, Pretense |
| 16 | Silo | A system, process, department, etc. that operates in isolation from others. | Isolation, Segregation, Pocket |
| 17 | Somersault | An acrobatic movement in which a person turns head over heels in the air or on the ground. | Flip, Tumble, Roll |
| 18 | Squalid | (Of a place) extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially as a result of poverty or neglect. | Dirty, Filthy, Grimy |
| 19 | Stringent | (Of regulations, requirements, or conditions) strict, precise, and exacting. | Strict, Firm, Rigid |
| 20 | Surfeit | An excessive amount of something. | Excess, Surplus, Glut |
| 21 | Tactful | Having or showing tact (sensitivity in dealing with others). | Diplomatic, Polite, Sensitive |
| 22 | Timid | Showing a lack of courage or confidence; easily frightened. | Shy, Fearful, Apprehensive |
| 23 | Treacherous | Guilty of or involving betrayal or deception; (of ground/weather) hazardous. | Traitorous, Deceitful, Dangerous |
| 24 | Tweak | Improve (a mechanism or system) by making fine adjustments. | Adjust, Modify, Fine-tune |
| 25 | Unequivocal | Leaving no doubt; unambiguous. | Unambiguous, Unmistakable, Clear |
| 26 | Upheaval | A violent or sudden change or disruption to something. | Turmoil, Disruption, Disturbance |
| 27 | Venom | Poisonous substance; extreme malice and bitterness. | Poison, Malice, Spite |
| 28 | Vitriol | Cruel and bitter criticism. | Venom, Malice, Bitterness |
| 29 | Watchdog | A person or group that monitors the practices of companies providing a particular service or utility. | Monitor, Guardian, Protector |
| 30 | Yell | A loud, sharp cry. | Shout, Scream, Cry |