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 (Numbered 1201–1300)
| SN | Word | Synonyms |
| 1201 | Hallucination | Delusion |
| 1202 | Hamper | Hinder, Restrict, Block |
| 1203 | Hapless | Unlucky |
| 1204 | Happiness | Bliss |
| 1205 | Hard | Difficult |
| 1206 | Hardly | Barely |
| 1207 | Hardship | Misery, Tribulation |
| 1208 | Hate | Detest |
| 1209 | Hated | Loathed |
| 1210 | Hazardous | Dangerous, Risky |
| 1211 | Hearsay | Buzz |
| 1212 | Hegemonic | Supremacy |
| 1213 | Herald | Messenger, Announce |
| 1214 | Herculean | Strong |
| 1215 | Heretic | Cynic |
| 1216 | Hesitant | Reluctant |
| 1217 | Hind | Rear |
| 1218 | Hoax | Trick |
| 1219 | Holistic | Comprehensive |
| 1220 | Honour | Respect |
| 1221 | Hoodwink | Deceive, Cheat, Defraud |
| 1222 | Hoodwinked | Deceived |
| 1223 | Horrid | Offensive |
| 1224 | Hound | Beagle |
| 1225 | Howl | Wail |
| 1226 | Huge | Big |
| 1227 | Humdrum | Monotonous, Boring |
| 1228 | Humiliation | Dishonour |
| 1229 | Humorous | Witty |
| 1230 | Hurdle | Obstacle, Impediment |
| 1231 | Hybrid | Composite |
| 1232 | Hyperbole | Overstatement |
| 1233 | Hysteria | Madness |
| 1234 | Hysterical | Funny |
| 1235 | Iconic | Exemplary |
| 1236 | Ideology | Belief |
| 1237 | Idleness | Lethargy |
| 1238 | Ignominious | Disgraceful |
| 1239 | Ill-Bred | Uncouth |
| 1240 | Illness | Sickness |
| 1241 | Illogical | Absurd |
| 1242 | Imaginary | Fictitious |
| 1243 | Imbecile | Idiot, Fool, Dunce |
| 1244 | Imbue | Instil, Filled |
| 1245 | Imitate | Copy, Ape, Mimic |
| 1246 | Imitation | Artificial, Fake |
| 1247 | Immerse | Submerge |
| 1248 | Imminent | Forthcoming, Impending |
| 1249 | Impair | Weakness |
| 1250 | Imparts | Transmits |
| 1251 | Impasse | Deadlock |
| 1252 | Impediment | Obstruction |
| 1253 | Imperial | Sovereign |
| 1254 | Impervious | Impenetrable |
| 1255 | Impetus | Encouragement, Incitement |
| 1256 | Impious | Irreverent, Irreligious |
| 1257 | Implacable | Relentless |
| 1258 | Implicit | Tacit, Unspoken |
| 1259 | Implore | Plead |
| 1260 | Importune | Appeal |
| 1261 | Impost | Tax |
| 1262 | Imprisonment | Incarceration |
| 1263 | Imprudent | Careless |
| 1264 | Imputes | Attributes |
| 1265 | Inadvertent | Unintentional |
| 1266 | Inanition | Lethargy |
| 1267 | Inarticulate | Incoherent |
| 1268 | Incensed | Exasperated |
| 1269 | Incessantly | Continuously, Steadily |
| 1270 | Incident | Event |
| 1271 | Inclination | Aptitude |
| 1272 | Incognito | Anonymous |
| 1273 | Incumbent | Required, Occupant |
| 1274 | Index | Guide |
| 1275 | Indictment | Accusation |
| 1276 | Indignation | Anger, Offense |
| 1277 | Indiscreet | Careless |
| 1278 | Indissoluble | Permanent |
| 1279 | Indistinguishable | Equivalent |
| 1280 | Indulgence | Leniency |
| 1281 | Ineffable | Inexpressible |
| 1282 | Ineluctable | Irremovable |
| 1283 | Inevitably | Certainly |
| 1284 | Inexpensive | Cheap |
| 1285 | Infamy | Notoriety |
| 1286 | Infatuation | Passion |
| 1287 | Inference | Conclusion |
| 1288 | Infructuous | Fruitless |
| 1289 | Infuriate | Enrage |
| 1290 | Infuse | Fill |
| 1291 | Ingenuous | Innocent, Candid |
| 1292 | Inhibitor | Determent |
| 1293 | Inimical | Harmful, Hostile |
| 1294 | Innuendo | Implication |
| 1295 | Insane | Crazy, Mad |
| 1296 | Insensitive | Callous |
| 1297 | Insidious | Crafty |
| 1298 | Insignia | Symbol |
| 1299 | Inspire | Animate |
| 1300 | Inspired | Motivated |
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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