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
| SN | Word (Hindi Meaning) | Synonyms |
| 1 | Abundant (प्रचुर) | Plentiful |
| 2 | Candid (निष्कपट) | Frank, Honest, Forthright |
| 3 | Abandon (छोड़ देना) | Forsake, Desert |
| 4 | Barren (बांझ) | Unproductive, Infertile, Desolate |
| 5 | Diligent (परिश्रमी) | Industrious, Hardworking, Assiduous |
| 6 | Lucid (स्पष्ट अर्थ का) | Clear |
| 7 | Meagre (अल्प) | Inadequate |
| 8 | Obscene (अश्लील) | Indecent |
| 9 | Perilous (संकटपूर्ण) | Hazardous, Dangerous |
| 10 | Prudent (विवेकी) | Cautious, Wise, Frugal |
| 11 | Cordial (दोस्ताना) | Friendly, Amicable, Warm |
| 12 | Erudite (विद्वान) | Scholarly, Learned |
| 13 | Genuine (वास्तविक) | Original, Authentic, Real |
| 14 | Insolent (असभ्य) | Disrespectful, Rude, Bold |
| 15 | Mitigate (कम करना) | Lessen, Reduce |
| 16 | Persuade (राजी करना) | Coax, Convince |
| 17 | Transparent (पारदर्शक) | Lucid, Clear |
| 18 | Turbulent (अशांत) | Violent, Agitation |
| 19 | Awkward (बेढंगा) | Clumsy |
| 20 | Dubious (संदिग्ध) | Doubtful, Fishy |
| 21 | Eccentric (सनकी) | Queer, Peculiar, Bizarre |
| 22 | Humble (विनम्र) | Meek |
| 23 | Impeccable (त्रुटिहीन) | Perfect, Flawless, Faultless |
| 24 | Morose (उदास) | Gloomy, Sullen |
| 25 | Obstinate (जिद्दी) | Stubborn |
| 26 | Opulent (धनी) | Rich, Luxurious, Sumptuous |
| 27 | Tranquil (शांत) | Peaceful, Calm, Sober |
| 28 | Vigilant (सतर्क) | Watchful |
| 29 | Affluent (धनी) | Prosperous, Wealthy |
| 30 | Apparent (स्पष्ट) | Obvious, Manifest |
| 31 | Coarse (खुरदुरा) | Rough, Crude |
| 32 | Colossal (विशाल) | Enormous, Gigantic |
| 33 | Commence (आरंभ करना) | Start, Launch, Initiate |
| 34 | Demolish (ध्वस्त करना) | Dismantle |
| 35 | Emerge (प्रकट होना) | Appear |
| 36 | Futile (व्यर्थ) | Useless |
| 37 | Gloomy (उदास) | Murky, Dull |
| 38 | Harmony (तालमेल) | Consensus, Peace |
| 39 | Illicit (अवैध) | Illegal, Unlawful |
| 40 | Judicious (विवेकपूर्ण) | Wise, Cautious, Prudent |
| 41 | Liberty (स्वतंत्रता) | Freedom |
| 42 | Peculiar (अजीब) | Strange |
| 43 | Rectify (सुधारना) | Correct, Amend |
| 44 | Sacred (धार्मिक) | Holy |
| 45 | Timid (डरपोक) | Coward, Shy, Humble |
| 46 | Absurd (बेतुका) | Ridiculous |
| 47 | Adversity (विपत्ति) | Misfortune, Misery |
| 48 | Amateur (नौसिखिया) | Beginner |
| 49 | Amiable (मैत्रीपूर्ण) | Friendly |
| 50 | Benign (अनुकूल) | Favourable |
| 51 | Boisterous (कोलाहलपूर्ण) | Noisy, Clamorous |
| 52 | Cease (रोकना) | Stop |
| 53 | Defile (अशुद्ध करना) | Corrupt |
| 54 | Despair (निराशा) | Misery, Sad |
| 55 | Eager (उत्सुक) | Keen |
| 56 | Enigmatic (रहस्यपूर्ण) | Puzzling, Mysterious |
| 57 | Exaggerate (अतिशयोक्ति) | Magnify |
| 58 | Fastidious (तुकमिजाज) | Careful |
| 59 | Lethal (घातक) | Malignant, Fatal |
| 60 | Mundane (साधारण) | Ordinary, Everyday |
| 61 | Obstruct (रोक लगाना) | Block, Curb |
| 62 | Pernicious (हानिकारक) | Injurious, Dangerous |
| 63 | Precedence (प्रधानता) | Priority |
| 64 | Redundant (अनावश्यक) | Unnecessary |
| 65 | Relevant (उपयुक्त) | Applicable |
| 66 | Reprimand (फटकार) | Rebuke, Reproach |
| 67 | Sordid (घटिया) | Unpleasant, Dirty |
| 68 | Spurious (अप्रामाणिक) | Fake |
| 69 | Stern (कठोर) | Strict |
| 70 | Triumph (सफलता) | Victory |
| 71 | Abstain (संयम रखना) | Refrain |
| 72 | Acute (धारदार) | Sharp |
| 73 | Affluence (संपन्नता) | Wealth, Richness |
| 74 | Agile (फुर्तीला) | Active, Quick, Nimble |
| 75 | Benevolent (परोपकारी) | Kind, Generous |
| 76 | Callous (कठोर) | Brutal |
| 77 | Cogent (निश्चयात्मक) | Effective, Convincing |
| 78 | Concise (संक्षिप्त) | Brief |
| 79 | Congenial (अनुकूल) | Favourable, Cordial |
| 80 | Curtail (घटाना) | Downsize |
| 81 | Deliberate (जानबूझकर) | Intentional, Planned |
| 82 | Dismal (निराशाजनक) | Gloomy |
| 83 | Eminent (प्रतिष्ठित) | Famous, Renowned |
| 84 | Eradicate (मिटा देना) | Abolish, Uproot |
| 85 | Eternal (निरन्तर) | Perpetual, Forever |
| 86 | Exceptional (असाधारण) | Extraordinary |
| 87 | Fatigue (थकान) | Tiredness, Weariness |
| 88 | Feeble (कमजोर) | Weak |
| 89 | Fragile (नाज़ुक) | Brittle |
| 90 | Frail (दुर्बल) | Feeble, Fragile |
| 91 | Industrious (मेहनती) | Diligent |
| 92 | Insipid (बेस्वाद) | Bland |
| 93 | Intrepid (निडर) | Fearless, Gallant |
| 94 | Invincible (अजय) | Unassailable, Unbeatable |
| 95 | Jubilant (उल्लसित) | Ecstatic, Rejoicing |
| 96 | Lament (विलाप) | Mourn |
| 97 | Latent (छुपा हुआ) | Hidden |
| 98 | Loathe (घृणा करना) | Abhor |
| 99 | Malice (दुर्भावना) | Bitterness |
| 100 | Modest (विनम्र) | Humble |
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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