Meaning: A natural talent or ability for something
Hindi: स्वाभाविक योग्यता / कौशल
Synonyms: talent, aptitude, knack
Antonyms: ineptitude
Asked in: Delhi Police HCM 2025-26 · SSC MTS 2024 · SSC CPO 2023 T-2
flair in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CPO 2023 T-2 One Word Substitution
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the given group of words.
Natural talent for somethingAnswer & explanation
Answer: D) flair
Solution
Meaning of the phrase:
“Natural talent for something” refers to an inborn ability or aptitude that allows someone to excel effortlessly in a particular field or activity.
Correct substitute:
Flair
• As a noun, flair means a natural aptitude or talent for doing something well.
• Example: She has a flair for painting; her canvases always stand out.
Why the others are incorrect:
• Flavour – refers to taste or variety, not ability.
• Feeling – denotes an emotion or sensation, not a talent.
• Favour – means an act of kindness or approval, unrelated to skill. - SSC MTS 2024 Spelling
Identify the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the following sentence and select its correct spelling from the given options.
The teacher assessed the student’s flyer for writing.Answer & explanation
Answer: A) flair
Correct answer: flair
Explanation:
• The incorrectly spelt word is flyer in the sentence context.
• The intended word is flair, which means a natural talent or aptitude, especially in writing.
• Other options:
• Flare – a sudden burst of light or flame
• Fire – combustion or dismissal
• Friar – a member of a religious order
Correct sentence:
"The teacher assessed the student’s flair for writing." - Delhi Police HCM 2025-26 Homonyms & Homophones
Choose the correctly used homonym in the sentence.
Answer & explanation
Answer: A) She has a flair for baking.
"Flair" means a natural talent or aptitude. "She has a flair for baking" is correctly used. "Flare" means a sudden bright light or burst. "Flaire" is not a word. The other sentences mix up flair/flare incorrectly. Hence the correct answer is the first option.
Examples
- “She has a flair for languages.”
flair – questions
What is the meaning of flair in Hindi?
flair means “स्वाभाविक योग्यता / कौशल” in Hindi. In English: A natural talent or ability for something
What are the synonyms of flair?
Synonyms of flair: talent, aptitude, knack.
What is the opposite of flair?
Antonyms of flair: ineptitude.
Has flair been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – flair has been asked 3 times in SSC exams: Delhi Police HCM 2025-26, SSC MTS 2024, SSC CPO 2023 T-2.