Vocabulary

Synonyms

Easy

Select the word similar in meaning to the given word: Deft

Skillful

Clumsy

Vague

Humble

✅ Correct Option: 1

Option 1 -> Skillful means having or showing skill and proficiency, which is a direct synonym of deft.

Option 2 -> Clumsy means awkward or lacking coordination, which is actually the opposite of deft.

Option 3 -> Vague means unclear or indefinite, which is unrelated to the meaning of deft.

Option 4 -> Humble means modest or unassuming, which has no connection to deft.

Hence, Option 1: Skillful -> "Deft" describes someone who is quick, neat, and skillful in their movements or actions, making "skillful" the perfect synonym -> correct

2026: 29 May Shift 2

Choose the most appropriate option to replace the underlined word without changing the meaning of the sentence:

The maintenance of peace in a household packed with young cousins in the summer vacations is an arduous task indeed.

2023: 24 May Shift 3

Match the words in List - I with the Synonyms given in List - II.

List - I	List - II
(A) authentic	(I) adjoining
(B) contrary	(II) genuine
(C) adjacent	(III) fragile
(D) brittle	(IV) dissimilar

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

2026: 12 May Shift 1

From the following options, choose the synonym of the word "Taciturn".

2022: 5 Aug Shift 1

From the given options, choose the word which is very similar in meaning to-

ACCOLADE

2026: 12 May Shift 2

Choose the most suitable synonyms to replace the underlined word:-

Amit leads a simple and minimalist life, avoiding any extravagant activities.

(A) Spendthrift

(B) Prodigal

(D) Miserly

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:-

2022: 20 July Shift 1

The synonym (word with a similar meaning) of 'Advantage' is :

(A) Benefit

(B) Hydrogen

(D) Exhaustion

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

Select the word similar in meaning to the given word: Deft

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