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 (Indexed 901–1000)
| SN | Word | Synonyms |
| 901 | Credible | Believable |
| 902 | Credulous | Gullible |
| 903 | Creep | Tiptoe |
| 904 | Crescendo | Escalation |
| 905 | Critically | Severely |
| 906 | Criticised | Censured |
| 907 | Crucial | Vital |
| 908 | Cruddy | Dirty |
| 909 | Crude | Unrefined |
| 910 | Cruel | Brutal |
| 911 | Crumble | Submissive |
| 912 | Crusade | Campaign |
| 913 | Crust | Shell |
| 914 | Cunning | Shrewd, Slick |
| 915 | Cupidity | Greed |
| 916 | Curative | Healing |
| 917 | Curious | Inquisitive |
| 918 | Cute | Charming |
| 919 | Cynicism | Bitterness |
| 920 | Dame | Lady |
| 921 | Damp | Wet |
| 922 | Damsel | Maiden |
| 923 | Dangerous | Hazardous |
| 924 | Dapper | Stylish |
| 925 | Daring | Courageous |
| 926 | Dauntless | Brave |
| 927 | Dearth | Scarcity, Shortage |
| 928 | Debilitate | Weaken |
| 929 | Deception | Cunning |
| 930 | Deceptive | Cheat |
| 931 | Decimated | Destroyed |
| 932 | Decipher | Interpret |
| 933 | Declension | Decay |
| 934 | Decrease | Decline |
| 935 | Decree | Verdict |
| 936 | Decrepit | Feeble |
| 937 | Decrepitude | Feebleness |
| 938 | Dedicate | Devote |
| 939 | Dedicated | Committed |
| 940 | Dedication | Commitment |
| 941 | Deepen | Intensify |
| 942 | Defect | Flaw |
| 943 | Defer | Postpone, Delay |
| 944 | Deference | Respect, Obeisance, Compliance |
| 945 | Defiance | Resistance |
| 946 | Defiant | Rebellious |
| 947 | Deficiency | Inadequacy, Shortage |
| 948 | Deficient | Lacking, Incomplete |
| 949 | Definite | Complete, Precise |
| 950 | Dejected | Depressed |
| 951 | Delectable | Luscious |
| 952 | Delegate | Nominate, Representative |
| 953 | Delicate | Frail |
| 954 | Delighted | Joyful |
| 955 | Delineate | Explain, Depict |
| 956 | Delinquent | Offending |
| 957 | Deluge | Flood, Overflow |
| 958 | Demise | Death |
| 959 | Demonstrate | Show |
| 960 | Denial | Dismissal |
| 961 | Denouement | Climax |
| 962 | Depict | Characterize |
| 963 | Deplore | Regret |
| 964 | Deposition | Impeachment |
| 965 | Deride | Mock |
| 966 | Derision | Ridicule |
| 967 | Derive | Obtain |
| 968 | Desert | Abandon |
| 969 | Desiccated | Dry |
| 970 | Desolate | Bleak |
| 971 | Desolate | Lonely |
| 972 | Desperation | Hopelessness |
| 973 | Despicable | Hateful, Contemptible |
| 974 | Despondent | Dejected, Depressed |
| 975 | Destitute | Indigent |
| 976 | Destroy | Ruin, Demolish |
| 977 | Desultory | Frugal |
| 978 | Detain | Delay |
| 979 | Detect | Discover |
| 980 | Deteriorate | Worsen |
| 981 | Determined | Resolved, Resolute |
| 982 | Detractors | Critics |
| 983 | Devastate | Destroy |
| 984 | Deviate | Veer |
| 985 | Dicey | Uncertain |
| 986 | Dictator | Tyrant |
| 987 | Diffidence | Meekness |
| 988 | Dilettante | Amateur |
| 989 | Diminutive | Petite |
| 990 | Disastrous | Calamitous |
| 991 | Discern | Discriminate, Perceive |
| 992 | Discover | Find |
| 993 | Discriminate | Distinguish |
| 994 | Disease | Illness |
| 995 | Disgrace | Dishonour |
| 996 | Disgust | Dislike |
| 997 | Disheartened | Depressed |
| 998 | Dishevel | Clutter |
| 999 | Disparity | Difference |
| 1000 | Disproportionately | Unreasonably |
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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