WBCS PRE 2021 - Testpapers

The word ‘officious’ means

(A) self-important

(B) official

(D) enterprising

Ans: (A) self-important

Explanation:
Synonym of officious-
interfering
bustling
meddling
intrusive
prying
pushy (informal)
dictatorial
inquisitive
bossy
overbearing
opinionated
self-important
overzealous
obtrusive
bumptious
meddlesome
overbusy

Reference Link: https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english-thesaurus/officious

The word ‘vicissitude’ means

(A) change

(B) stagnation

(D) stability

Ans: (A) change

Explanation:
Synonym of vicissitude-
variation
change
shift
change of fortune
life’s ups and downs (informal)

Reference Link: https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english-thesaurus/vicissitude

The synonym of supercilious is

(A) officious

(B) superficial

(D) haughty

Ans: (D) haughty

Explanation:
Synonym of supercilious-
scornful
arrogant
contemptuous
disdainful
lordly
proud
lofty
stuck-up (informal)
patronizing
condescending
imperious
overbearing
snooty (informal)
haughty
high and mighty (informal)
vainglorious
toffee-nosed (slang, mainly British)
hoity-toity (informal)
uppish

Reference Link: https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english-thesaurus/supercilious

Replace the underlined word with a suitable word

The serenity of the place overwhelmed me.

(A) Noiselessness

(B) Calmness

(D) Seclusion

Ans: (B) Calmness

Explanation:
Synonym of serenity-
calm
peace
tranquillity
composure
peace of mind
stillness
calmness
quietness
peacefulness
quietude
placidity

Reference Link: https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english-thesaurus/serenity