November 5, 2022

Synonym – English – WBCS Preliminary Question Paper

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Synonym English WBCS Preliminary Question Paper

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WBCS Preliminary Question paper – 2022

2. What is the synonym of ‘Atrocity‘?

(abomination, enormity, outrage)

(A) Solidarity

(B) Pity

(D) Punctuality

7. Find the synonym of ‘Covert’.

(furtive, clandestine, surreptitious)

(A) Revert

(B) Secret

(D) Honest

10. ‘Philanthropist’ means

(benefactor, patron, contributor)

(A) Humanitarian

(B) Hater of man

(D) Lover of books

WBCS Preliminary Question paper – 2021

9. The synonym of supercilious is

(arrogant, conceited, pompous)

(A) officious

(B) superficial

(D) haughty

17. The word ‘vicissitude’ means

(alteration, transformation, mutation)

(A) change

(B) stagnation

(D) stability

22. Replace the underlined word with a suitable word.

The serenity of the place overwhelmed me.

(composure, tranquillity, peace)

(A) Noiselessness

(B) Calmness

(D) Seclusion

24. The word ‘officious’ means

(bumptious, self-assertive, dictatorial)

(A) self-important

(B) official

(D) enterprising

WBCS Preliminary Question paper – 2020

9. The word ‘Genocide’ means

(massacre, holocaust)

(A) Racial killing

(B) Murder

(D) Slaughter

12. ‘Impassioned’ means

(emotional, wholehearted, passionate)

(A) Ardent

(B) Dispassionate

(D) Unemotional

13. Find the appropriate synonym for the word

‘Climactic’.

(final, ending, finishing, closing)

(A) Culminating

(B) Climatic

(D) Atmospheric

17. The word ‘Analogous’ means

(parallel, similar, related)

(A) analytical

(B) artificial

(D) aural

WBCS Preliminary Question paper – 2019

1. The word ‘beleaguered‘ means

(A) Belittled

(B) Benefited

(D) Irritated

2. Find the appropriate synonym of the word ‘Indefatigable‘.

(A) Tireless

(B) Indomitable

(D) Incompatible

Replace the underlined word with a suitable word.

4. The tranquillity and sanctity of the place soothed us.

(A) Security

(B) Holiness

(D) Placidity

WBCS Preliminary Question paper – 2017

65. Choose the correct meaning of the word from the alternatives given below:

A la mode

(a) Fashionable

(b) Cheap

(d) Convenient

66. Choose the word appropriate in meaning to the word underlined below:

The listeners were delighted by the music concert

(a) Surprised

(b) Saddened

(d) Excited

67. ‘Cinema’ may be used with

(a) Cooking

(b) Selling

(d) Theatre

WBCS Preliminary Question paper – 2016

62. Choose the correct meaning of the word from the alternatives given below:

Quintessential

(A) Most typical example

(B) Most wanted thing

(D) Most utilized

63. Choose an expression similar in meaning to the word underlined below:

Imbroglio

(a) Cacophony

(b) Confession

(d) Candid admission

64. ‘Mellifluous’ means :

(a) Sweet-sounding

(b) Cacophonic

(d) Irritating

WBCS Preliminary Question paper – 2015

60. ‘Book’ may be used with

(a) Trousers

(b) Insects

(d) Painting

61. Choose the correct meaning of the word from the alternatives given below :

Genre

(a) A grand tour

(b) A specific category

(d) A long list

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WBCS Preliminary Question paper – 2014

52. Choose the correct meaning of the word from the alternatives given below:

Tour de force.

(a) Masterpiece

(b) Grand Tour

(d) Art and Culture

53. Choose the correct meaning of the word from the alternatives given below:

Insipid

(a) Foolish

(b) Exciting

(d) Sensible

54. Select the correct synonym of the following word from the alternatives provided:

Lucid

(a) Opaque

(b) Solid

(d) Hazy

55. Select the correct synonym of the following word from the alternatives provided:

Inadvertent

(a) Adversity

(b) Intentional

(d) Advanced

56. Choose the correct meaning of the word from the alternatives given below:

Incognito

(a) Candid

(b) Impromptu

(d) Disguised

57. Select the correct synonym of the following word from the alternatives provided:

Embezzle

(a) Steal

(b) Steel

(d) Dazzle

58. ‘Cricket’ is also a kind of a/an

(a) Bird

(b) Insect

(d) Flower

59. A ‘Page’ also means

(a) A sweet dish

(b) A chauffeur

(d) A servant

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WBCS Preliminary Question paper – 2013

48. The patient needed an anodyne for his strained nerves.

(a) Alcohol

(b) Opium

(d) Painkilling balm

49. Eruption means outbreak, irruption means

(a) Bursting in

(b) Equal

(d) Evil

Replace the underlined word by any of the options given below:

50. It was queer to see his behaviour.

(a) Natural

(b) Odd

(d) Convincing

59. ‘Deciduous’ trees are

(a) Trees that lose the leaves annually

(b) Trees that are big

(d) Trees that are scattered

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WBCS Preliminary Question paper – 2012

Replace the underlined part of the sentence by any one of the four alternatives given below:

45. ‘Cacography’ means

(a) Bad spelling

(b) Good spelling

(d) None of this above

47. Hike in the price may mar the future of the trade world.

(a) Harness

(b) Help

(d) Worsen

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WBCS Preliminary Question paper – 2011

Choose the word closest to the meaning of the underlined words :

42. The maiden’s clothes were so bizarre that they created quite a sensation.

(a) Beautiful

(b) Grotesque

(d) Lugubrious

43. The teacher gave us explicit instructions.

(a) Definable

(b) Resolvable

(d) Detailed

44. The concert was a pot-pourri of events.

(a) Medley

(b) Lengthy

(d) Classical

WBCS Preliminary Question paper – 2010

Choose the word from the list which is nearest in meaning to the underlined part of the sentence :

41. Hike in oil price may mar the future of the trade world.

(a) Harness

(b) Help

(d) Worsen

4. Lachrymose nature means ______

(a) Lethargic

(b) Prone to anger

(d) Energetic

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WBCS Preliminary Question paper – 2009

Choose the most appropriate single word from the options given as substitute for the underlined parts of the sentence.

38. I met a person in the meeting whose appearance did not reflect his mind.

(a) Was deceptive

(b) Was convincing

(d) Was honest

From the given options choose the words nearest in meaning to those underline in the sentence :

39. The children were very vivacious in the playground.

(a) Smiling

(b) Sportive

(d) Joyful

40. The musician has a very sonorous voice

(a) Loud

(b) Shrill

(d) Full and deep

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WBCS Preliminary Question paper – 2008

Choose the correct items from the given options :

35. He pierced the balloon with a pin.

(a) Stabbed

(b) Pricked

(d) Burst

36. The mother hummed softly as she rocked the baby to sleep.

(a) Chanted

(b) Crooned

(d) Whispered

37. His letter fuelled my doubts.

(a) Ended

(b) Increased

(d) Reaffirmed

WBCS Preliminary Question paper – 2007

From the given options choose the words nearest in meaning to those underlined in the sentence :

33. Our gateman is a man of enormous size

(a) Healthy

(b) Tall

(d) Big

34. Man does not live by bread alone.

(a) Food

(b) Sustenance

(d) Good health

WBCS Preliminary Question paper – 2006

Choose the word closest in meaning to that which is underlined:

28. With great cunning the clerk forged the important document.

(a) Wickedness

(b) Intelligence

(d) Skill

29. The boy was reprimanded by his father.

(a) Abused

(b) Beaten

(d) Rebuked

30. Please expand your commentary on the text.

(a) Increase

(b) Amplify

(d) Magnify

31. Compared with the earth many of the planets are bodies of immense size.

(a) Huge

(b) Vast

(d) Big

32. The Chairman proceeded to speak in a dignified manner.

(a) Elegant

(b) Stately (majestic, impressive)

(d) Loud

30. To bungle is to

(a) Confuse

(b) Blunder

(d) Erase

31. To regret is to be

(a) Sad

(b) Sorrowful

(d) Sorry

WBCS Preliminary Question paper – 2004

Choose the item closest in meaning to the underlined word in the given sentence.

25. As a scholar he is almost peerless.

(incomparable)

(a) Superb

(b) Magnificent

(d) Famous

26. The speaker emphasized the salient points of issue.

(important, main)

(a) Relevant

(b) Prominent

(d) Accurate

27. The old lady is extremely loquacious.

(a) Humorous

(b) Talkative

(d) Voluble

29. My colleague has an officious nature.
(a) Formal
(b) Official
(c) Cantankerous
(d) Interfering

30. This is an ingenious device.
(inventive, creative)
(a) Skilful (it’s also right)
(b) Effective
(c) Clever
(d) Novel

WBCS Preliminary Question paper – 2003

Choose the word nearest in meaning to the underlined part of the sentence.

22. His arrogance is exceeded only by his abysmal ignorance.

(very bad, terrible, very deep)

(a) Bottomless

(b) Eternal

(d) Internal

23. He abjured his allegiance to the kind.

(reject)

(a) Projected

(b) Perjured

(d) Expressed

24. The orator spoke in a bombastic manner.

(high-sounding but with little meaning)

(a) Ardent

(b) Animated

(d) Sensitive

21. She wore a garish necklace on imitation glass.

(loud, over-bright)

(a) Prominent

(b) Gaudy

(d) Cheap

20. You must overcome your diffidence if you intent to become a salesperson.

(a) Indifference

(b) Hesitation

(d) Indecision

19. When the ship collided in the harbor pandemonium broke out among passenger.

(a) Chaos

(b) Disorder

(d) Wild Tumult

WBCS Preliminary Question paper – 2002

Choose the item closest in meaning to the bold section in the given sentences.

18. Many districts in West Bengal are prone to flood.

(susceptible, vulnerable)

(a) Relate

(b) Prostrated

(d) Ready

19. There was a shadow across his face upon hearing the sad news.

(a) Complexion

(b) Look of gloom (partial or total darkness)

(d) Gravity

20. Sourav Ganguly scored a delectable century against south Africa in the cricket match in Nairobi.

(extremely attractive, delicious)

(a) Delightful

(b) Delicious

(d) Disciplined

21. There was persistent drizzle during our week long holiday in Darjeeling.

(a) Consistent

(b) Incessant (continuing without pause or interruption)

(d) Intermittent

22. I had a splitting headache & could not concentrate.

(a) Fearful

(b) Severe

(d) Mild

23. The river was spanned by an iron bridge.

(a) Forged

(b) Covered

(d) Dammed

WBCS Preliminary Question paper – 2001

Choose the exact meaning of the bold part of the sentence.

13. Swami Vivekananda led a godly life.

(religious, devout, faithful, devoted)

(a) Pious

(b) Heavenly

(d) Pure

14. Many men sailed to Africa in quest of gold.

(search, hunt, pursuit, expedition, adventure)

(a) In prospect of

(b) In pursuance of

(d) In expectation of

15. The specious arguments of the lawyers had no effect on the judge.

(plausible but wrong, misleading)

(a) Vicious

(b) Illogical

(d) Indefensible

16. Some mention of this should be inserted here.

(a) Added

(b) Put in

(d) Supplied

17. Your essay contains much superfluous matter.

(surplus, unneeded)

(a) Unnecessary

(b) Needless

(d) Redundant

142. Glasnost means

(A) Openness

(B) Restructuring

(D) Revolution

WBCS Preliminary Question paper – 2000

Choose the correct meaning of the underlined part of the sentence

10. Ram is a pliable person.

(easily bent, flexible)

(a) Corrupt

(b) Easily influence

(d) Smooth talking

Choose the word or expression that matches the given meaning ?

11. Friendly

(a) Thick

(b) Thick & Thin

(d) Conjoint

12. Tightly

(a) Highly

(b) Thickly

(d) Hard

WBCS Preliminary Question paper – 1999

Choose the word nearest the meaning to the underlined part of the sentence.

1. His sincerity was never in question.

(a) Goodness

(b) Honesty

(d) Courtesy

Choose the correct meaning of the underlined part of the sentence.

2. Rises in prices, but not in wages seem to be the order of the day.

(a) The exception

(b) Customary

(d) The trend

3. He decided to open up to the police and tell them everything.

(a) Emerge

(b) Develop

(d) Start a business

4. The food did not agree with me and I fell sick.

(a) Decide by mutual consent

(b) Approve of or consent to

(d) Suit

Choose the word nearest in meaning to the underlined part of each sentence.

5. This hard won liberty was not to be frivolously abandoned.

(joking, light-hearted, silly, foolish)

(a) Impatiently

(b) Lightly

(d) Cursorily

6. The press, he believed was invading his privacy.

(occupy, conquer, capture)

(a) Penetrating

(b) Encroaching

(d) Challenging

7. My parents suffer from persistent aliments.

(constant, continuing, ceaseless, long-term)

(a) Critical

(b) Serious

(d) Severe

8. An idle brain is the devil’s workshop.

(a) Careless

(b) Slack

(d) Dull

Choose the appropriate word to complete the following sentence.

9. With their wealth, their reforming zeal and their nationalism the Tagores were preposterously.

(a) Competent

(b) Accomplished

(d) Clever

6. To show off _____

(a) To enact

(b) To effect

(d) To actuate