SSC CPO Tier 1 (09 June 2024)

Uniformity- the quality or fact of being the same 

Diversity- the wide variety of something

Melancholy- a feeling of sadness which lasts for a long time 

Equilibrium- a calm state of mind and a balance of emotions 

Affinity- a strong feeling that you like and understand somebody/something 

Rough- not smooth, soft or level 

Precise- exact and accurate in form, time, detail, or description 

Complicated- involving a lot of different parts, in a way that is difficult to understand 

Inevitable- that cannot be avoided or prevented from happening 

Adequate- enough for what you need 

Cacophony- a harsh mixture of sounds 

Symphony- an elaborate instrumental composition in three or more movements which sounds pleasant and harmonious

Colophony- the residue left after the distillation of oil of turpentine from liquid resin 

Polyphony- music in which several different tunes are played or sung at the same time 

Antiphony- alternate or responsive singing by a choir in two divisions 

Jeopardy- in danger of being damaged or destroyed 

Safety- the state of being protected from danger or harm 

Danger- the possibility of harm or death, or of something unpleasant happening

Precaution- an action taken to prevent something unpleasant or dangerous from happening 

Risk- the possibility of something bad happening 

Foreigner 

Conjure - cause (a spirit or ghost) to appear by means of a magic ritual. 

Intrigue - arouse the curiosity or interest of; fascinate. 

Summon - order (someone) to be present 

Frantic 

Frantic - distraught with fear, anxiety, or other emotion. 

Eminent - present to a notable degree. 

Disposable. 

Disposable - made to be thrown away after being used once or for a short time 

Harass - to annoy or worry somebody by doing unpleasant things to him/her, especially over a long time 

Heavenly - connected with heaven or the sky 

Advisable - sensible 

Equivalent - equal in value, amount, function, meaning, etc. 

Unsurpassable- not able to be exceeded in quality or degree. 

Immigration - the action of coming to live permanently in a foreign country. 

Inadvertent - not resulting from or achieved through deliberate planning. 

The correct solution is option 1. 

The word 'pleasant' means giving a sense of happy satisfaction or enjoyment. 

'Civilized' means at an advanced stage of social and cultural development. 

'Charming' means very pleasant or attractive. 

Winning always gives a sense of happiness. So, 'pleasant' is the correct word. 

The correct solution is option 3. 

'delightful' means causing delight; charming or lovely. 

Let us look into the meaning of other words: 

• Offensive: causing someone to feel resentful, upset, or annoyed. 

• Amusing: causing laughter and providing entertainment. 

• Thrilling: causing excitement and pleasure 

Occasions always have lovely meals. So, 'delightful' is the correct solution.