Introduction
For aspirants eyeing a career in the J&K Government, the JKSSB (Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board) exams are the ultimate gateway. Whether you are preparing for the Police Constable, Junior Assistant, Sub-Inspector, or Patwari exams, one section remains a constant hurdle: General English.
Within that section, Synonyms carry significant weight. Many candidates lose precious marks because they rely on a limited vocabulary or get confused by closely related options. However, scoring full marks in English isn’t about memorizing the entire dictionary—it’s about focusing on the high-frequency words that the JKSSB board favors year after year.
In this guide, we’ve curated a comprehensive list of synonyms specifically tailored for the 2026 JKSSB exam pattern. We’ve analyzed previous year papers to bring you:
- Most repeated words in JKSSB exams.
- A-Z Vocabulary with easy-to-understand meanings.
- Practice MCQs to test your preparation.
High-Frequency Synonyms for JKSSB Exams
Vocabulary List (SN 1601–1700)
| SN | WORD | Synonyms |
| 1601 | Protest | Oppose, Object, Resist |
| 1602 | Protrude | Bulge |
| 1603 | Provoke | Enrage |
| 1604 | Proximity | Closeness |
| 1605 | Pugnacious | Truculent |
| 1606 | Pupils | Students |
| 1607 | Purge | Evacuate |
| 1608 | Puzzled | Confused |
| 1609 | Quack | Fake |
| 1610 | Quake | Tremble |
| 1611 | Quandary | Dilemma |
| 1612 | Quarantine | Isolation |
| 1613 | Quarrelsome | Querulous |
| 1614 | Quarry | Victim |
| 1615 | Quest | Search |
| 1616 | Quicken | Accelerate |
| 1617 | Quintessential | Typical |
| 1618 | Quiver | Tremble, Shake |
| 1619 | Rabid | Extreme |
| 1620 | Radiant | Glowing |
| 1621 | Radical | Absolute, Profound |
| 1622 | Ragged | Torn |
| 1623 | Rambling | Long-Winded |
| 1624 | Ramification | Consequence |
| 1625 | Rampant | Excessive |
| 1626 | Random | Arbitrary |
| 1627 | Rapid | Quick |
| 1628 | Rapturous | Delighted |
| 1629 | Rare | Scarce |
| 1630 | Ravage | Demolish, Damage |
| 1631 | Ravenous | Esurient, Starved |
| 1632 | Ravine | Abyss |
| 1633 | Realm | Field, Dimension |
| 1634 | Rebellious | Unruly |
| 1635 | Recapitulate | Summarize |
| 1636 | Recapitulation | Recall, Summary |
| 1637 | Recently | Lately |
| 1638 | Receptacle | Container |
| 1639 | Recipients | Receivers |
| 1640 | Reckless | Thoughtless, Rash |
| 1641 | Recollect | Remember |
| 1642 | Recommend | Approve |
| 1643 | Reconcile | Resolve |
| 1644 | Reconnoitre | Inspect |
| 1645 | Recover | Regain |
| 1646 | Redeem | Save |
| 1647 | Redundancy | Excess |
| 1648 | Refuge | Shelter |
| 1649 | Regard | Respect |
| 1650 | Regime | Authority, Rule |
| 1651 | Regress | Backslide |
| 1652 | Regular | Usual |
| 1653 | Reiterate | Repeat |
| 1654 | Rejoice | Exult |
| 1655 | Release | Acquit |
| 1656 | Reliable | Trusted, Dependable, Stable |
| 1657 | Relief | Aid |
| 1658 | Relish | Enjoy, Adore |
| 1659 | Remedial | Corrective |
| 1660 | Remedy | Cure |
| 1661 | Reminisce | Remember |
| 1662 | Rendezvous | Pre-Arranged Meeting |
| 1663 | Renounce | Forsake, Abjure |
| 1664 | Renown | Fame |
| 1665 | Repartee | Response |
| 1666 | Repeal | Cancellation |
| 1667 | Repeated | Reiterated |
| 1668 | Repel | Drive away, Resist |
| 1669 | Repercussion | Reaction |
| 1670 | Replace | Substitute |
| 1671 | Replaced | Substituted |
| 1672 | Replenish | Restore |
| 1673 | Replete | Full |
| 1674 | Repose | Rest |
| 1675 | Reproach | Berate, Admonish |
| 1676 | Reproof | Rebuke |
| 1677 | Reprove | Scold |
| 1678 | Repudiate | Renounce |
| 1679 | Repugnance | Aversion |
| 1680 | Reputation | Prestige |
| 1681 | Request | Ask, Plea |
| 1682 | Requisite | Obligatory, Precondition |
| 1683 | Resilient | Supple |
| 1684 | Resistant | Opposing |
| 1685 | Resolution | Decision |
| 1686 | Respite | Hiatus |
| 1687 | Resplendent | Dazzling, Magnificent |
| 1688 | Restive | Restless |
| 1689 | Restrain | Control, Constrain |
| 1690 | Restrict | Prohibit |
| 1691 | Result | Outcome |
| 1692 | Resurgence | Renewal |
| 1693 | Retaliate | Avenge, React |
| 1694 | Retaliated | Reciprocated |
| 1695 | Reticence | Reserve |
| 1696 | Retort | Reply |
| 1697 | Retrieve | Recover |
| 1698 | Revamp | Restructure |
| 1699 | Revelation | Break |
| 1700 | Revenue | Income |
Key Takeaways for Your Preparation
- Focus on High-Frequency Words: Words like Alleviate (Ease), Candid (Frank), and Benevolent (Kind) are recurring favorites in JKSSB previous year papers.
- Context Matters: JKSSB often tests synonyms through “Paragraph Writing with Blanks,” where the “best fit” word depends on the sentence’s tone.
- Root Word Strategy: Instead of cramming, learn roots (e.g., “Bene” means good) to decode unfamiliar words during the exam.
- Consistency over Intensity: Aim to learn 10 new synonyms daily rather than 100 in one sitting. Use the “1-3-7 Revision Rule” (review after 1 day, 3 days, and 7 days) to lock them into long-term memory.
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