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 1401–1500)
| SN | Word | Synonyms |
| 1401 | Mercurial | Volatile |
| 1402 | Mercy | Sympathy, Clemency |
| 1403 | Merge | Blend |
| 1404 | Merry | Happy |
| 1405 | Mimic | Copy, Imitator |
| 1406 | Mince | Crumble |
| 1407 | Mirage | Illusion |
| 1408 | Mirth | Delight |
| 1409 | Miscellaneous | Various |
| 1410 | Misfortune | Calamity |
| 1411 | Missive | Letter |
| 1412 | Mistake | Error |
| 1413 | Mock | Taunt |
| 1414 | Mollify | Pacify |
| 1415 | Momentous | Important |
| 1416 | Monolithic | Huge |
| 1417 | Moral | Ethical |
| 1418 | Morale | Self-Confidence |
| 1419 | Mordant | Bitter, Sarcastic |
| 1420 | Moribund | Dying |
| 1421 | Mortal | Deadly |
| 1422 | Motif | Design |
| 1423 | Motive | Intention, Reason |
| 1424 | Muddy | Filthy |
| 1425 | Multitude | Mass |
| 1426 | Munch | Chew |
| 1427 | Munificent | Generous |
| 1428 | Mutant | Deviant |
| 1429 | Mutate | Change |
| 1430 | Naïve | Gullible |
| 1431 | Nap | Siesta |
| 1432 | Naughty | Impish |
| 1433 | Nauseous | Loathsome |
| 1434 | Neglected | Ignored |
| 1435 | Negotiation | Bargaining |
| 1436 | Nexus | Link |
| 1437 | Niggard | Miser |
| 1438 | Nimble | Agile |
| 1439 | Nincompoop | Foolish, Fool |
| 1440 | Noble | Dignified |
| 1441 | Nomadic | Roving, Wandering |
| 1442 | Nonplussed | Puzzled |
| 1443 | Noxious | Harmful |
| 1444 | Nudge | Poke |
| 1445 | Numerous | Several |
| 1446 | Nurture | Grow |
| 1447 | Oasis | Spring |
| 1448 | Obligation | Commitment, Duty |
| 1449 | Obligatory | Necessary, Mandatory, Compulsory |
| 1450 | Obliterate | Annihilate, Abolish |
| 1451 | Oblivious | Ignorant |
| 1452 | Obnoxious | Disgusting |
| 1453 | Observe | Watch |
| 1454 | Obsession | Pre-Occupation |
| 1455 | Obstacle | Barrier |
| 1456 | Obstreperous | Noisy, Unruly |
| 1457 | Obstruction | Hindrance |
| 1458 | Obtain | Achieve |
| 1459 | Obtrusive | Prominent |
| 1460 | Occlude | Obstruct |
| 1461 | Occult | Supernatural |
| 1462 | Occupies | Fills |
| 1463 | Occur | Happen |
| 1464 | Odious | Hateful |
| 1465 | Offend | Annoy |
| 1466 | Omission | Deletion |
| 1467 | Omniscient | All-Knowing |
| 1468 | Onerous | Arduous |
| 1469 | Onus | Responsibility, Burden |
| 1470 | Opinion | View, Idea |
| 1471 | Opportune | Timely |
| 1472 | Optimal | Best |
| 1473 | Oracular | Cryptic |
| 1474 | Ordained | Proclaimed |
| 1475 | Organising | Coordinating |
| 1476 | Ossify | Make or become like a bone |
| 1477 | Ostentatious | Flashy, Showy |
| 1478 | Outraged | Angry |
| 1479 | Ovation | Applause |
| 1480 | Over | Bygone |
| 1481 | Oversee | Supervise |
| 1482 | Overture | Preamble |
| 1483 | Overwhelmed | Surprised, Awesome |
| 1484 | Pace | Speed |
| 1485 | Pacific | Peaceful |
| 1486 | Pail | Bucket |
| 1487 | Pale | Colourless |
| 1488 | Palliate | Relieve |
| 1489 | Pallid | Pale |
| 1490 | Panacea | Cure-All |
| 1491 | Panic | Frenzy |
| 1492 | Panorama | Scene |
| 1493 | Paranoid | Suspicious, Distrustful |
| 1494 | Parity | Closeness |
| 1495 | Parsimony | Miserliness, Frugality |
| 1496 | Partisan | Biased |
| 1497 | Passion | Desire |
| 1498 | Pathetic | Pitiful |
| 1499 | Pathos | Sorrow |
| 1500 | Patrol | Inspect |
Key Takeaways for Your Preparation
- 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.