Sofia · B1–B2 · exam synonym bank
All Synonyms Asked in SSC Steno — Last 5 Years
169 pairs across 9 pages, in the original sheet order. This is a synonym bank, not a reading list. Cover the right-hand word, say the synonym from memory, then use one of the two in a sentence of your own. Ten pairs a day beats a hundred pairs once.
Page 2/10 — pairs 1–18
- 1
= Beat
“Heavy waves battered the small boat all night.”
- 2
= Symbol
“The olive branch is an emblem of peace.”
- 3
= Big
“They live in a huge house near the river.”
- 4
= Slaughter
“The film shows the carnage of war without softening it.”
- 5
= Agreeing
“She spoke in a supporting tone throughout the meeting.”
- 6
= Lacking
“His diet is deficient in iron.”
- 7
= Humble
“The timid student finally raised her hand.”
- 8
= Fixed
“The traffic was stationary for twenty minutes.”
- 9
= Congenial
“Our hosts were warm and hospitable.”
- 10
= Restrict
“Bad weather hampered the rescue work.”
- 11
= Outspoken
“I liked her forthright answer to a hard question.”
- 12
= Initiate
“The ceremony will commence at nine sharp.”
- 13
= Freedom
“They fought for the liberty of their people.”
- 14
= Outcome
“Every decision has a consequence.”
- 15
= Peace
“The two families live in harmony.”
- 16
= Exposed
“Beginners feel vulnerable when they speak aloud.”
- 17
= Unadorned
“The room was austere but perfectly clean.”
- 18
= Withdraw
“The dentist had to extract the tooth.”
Study tip: Test yourself in both directions: word to synonym, then synonym back to word. Group pairs by feeling — bravery (fortitude, audacious, courage), doubt (dubious, ambiguous), calm (serene, placid) — because related words stick together far better than isolated ones.