Commonly Tested Words & Phrases for SSC Exams
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What is a philanthropist?

A person who loves all mankind and freely gives money and help to people who need it.

What does epitaph mean?

An inscription on a tombstone in memory of the person who has died.

What does obsolete refer to?

Something no longer in use.

What describes illegible handwriting?

<p>Handwriting that is difficult or impossible to read.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does inevitable mean?

<p>Something that cannot be avoided or certain to happen.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an aviary?

<p>A place for keeping birds in a confined space.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by contemporary?

<p>Belonging to the same time or a person living in the same age as another.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is a stoic?

<p>A person who can endure pain or hardship without showing feelings or complaining.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does atheist mean?

<p>One who doesn't believe in the existence of God.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is a cartographer?

<p>A person who draws or makes maps.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is claustrophobia?

<p>An extreme fear of being in a small confined place.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does omniscient mean?

<p>One who knows everything.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does panacea refer to?

<p>A solution for all difficulties or diseases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is a polyglot?

<p>A person who knows and is able to use several languages.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is chronology?

<p>An arrangement of events or dates in the order of their occurrence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does extempore mean?

<p>A speech or presentation made without previous preparation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does fastidious mean?

<p>One who is difficult to please.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a utopia?

<p>An imagined society where everything is perfect and everyone is happy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does amateur mean?

<p>One who plays for pleasure rather than as a profession.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What prefix is used for $10^{18}$?

<p>exa</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the symbol for deci?

<p>d</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does micro represent in powers of 10?

<p>$10^{-6}$</p> Signup and view all the answers

What power of 10 does the prefix milli correspond to?

<p>$10^{-3}$</p> Signup and view all the answers

What power of 10 is represented by the prefix kilo?

<p>$10^{3}$</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix pico signify?

<p>$10^{-12}$</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Commonly Tested Words & Phrases (OWSs)

  • The list includes 200 phrases/words frequently asked in SSC exams.

  • Each entry features the phrase/word, its English meaning, Hindi meaning, part of speech (POS), and frequency information.

Example Entry: Philanthropist

  • Meaning: A person who loves all mankind, or someone who freely gives money and help to people in need.

  • Hindi translation: मानव प्रेमी, परोपकारी (human lover, charitable)

  • Part of Speech: Noun (N.)

Example Entry: Obsolete

  • Meaning: Something no longer in use.

  • Hindi translation: अप्रचलित (outdated)

  • Part of Speech: Adjective (Adj.)

Example Entry: Illegible

  • Meaning: Handwriting that is difficult or impossible to read.

  • Hindi translation: अपठनीय (unreadable)

  • Part of Speech: Adjective (Adj.)

Example Entry: Inevitable

  • Meaning: Something that cannot be avoided, certain to happen.

  • Hindi translation: अटल (unavoidable)

  • Part of Speech: Adjective (Adj.)

Table of Prefixes and Their Corresponding Powers of 10

  • The table lists various prefixes employed to express multiples or submultiples of a unit of measurement.

  • The table presents the prefix name, its symbol, and the associated power of 10.

  • Example:

    • Prefix: Kilo
    • Symbol: k
    • Power of 10: $10^{3}$
  • The table provides information for prefixes covering a wide range of values, from $10^{18}$ (exa) to $10^{-18}$ (atto).

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This quiz features 200 frequently tested words and phrases commonly found in SSC exams. Each entry includes the word's meaning, Hindi translation, part of speech, and its frequency information. Test your knowledge and improve your vocabulary skills for better exam preparation!

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