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Most asked One Word Substitution in SSC exams

From RBE's database of SSC English questions 2018–2026 – sorted by how many times each was asked.

Idioms & PhrasesOne Word SubstitutionSynonymsAntonymsSpelling
#WordMeaningAskedLatest exam
1amateurA person who engages in an activity without professional skill or pay. (शौकिया)14×SSC MTS 2025
2atheistA person who does not believe in the existence of God. (नास्तिक)13×Delhi Police HCM 2025-26
3indispensableAbsolutely necessary; too important to be without. (अनिवार्य)12×SSC Steno 2026 T-1
4obsoleteNo longer in use or out of date. (अप्रचलित)11×SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Matriculation Level)
5lucidClear and easy to understand; expressed clearly. (स्पष्ट)11×SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Higher Secondary Level)
6philanthropistA person who donates generously to promote the welfare of others. (परोपकारी)11×SSC CHSL 2025 T-1
7incorrigibleNot able to be corrected, improved, or reformed. (असुधार्य)10×SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Higher Secondary Level)
8ephemeralLasting for a very short time; transient. (अल्पकालिक)10×SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Higher Secondary Level)
9pessimistA person who always expects the worst outcome. (निराशावादी)9×SSC Steno 2026 T-1
10conscientiousWishing to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly. (कर्तव्यनिष्ठ)9×SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Higher Secondary Level)
11stoicEnduring pain or hardship without showing feelings or complaining. (अविचलित)9×SSC Steno 2026 T-1
12extemporeSpoken or done without preparation; impromptu. (अविस्मरणीय/तत्काल)9×SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Matriculation Level)
13panaceaA solution or remedy for all problems or diseases. (रामबाण)9×SSC Steno 2026 T-1
14ambiguousOpen to more than one interpretation; not clear. (अस्पष्ट)9×SSC Steno 2026 T-1
15narcissistA person who has an excessive interest in or admiration of themselves. (आत्ममुग्ध व्यक्ति)9×SSC CHSL 2025 T-1
16magnanimousGenerous or forgiving, especially toward a rival or less powerful person. (उदार)9×SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Higher Secondary Level)
17utopiaAn imagined place or state where everything is perfect (काल्पनिक आदर्श लोक)9×SSC CHSL 2025 T-1
18brittleHard but liable to break easily (भंगुर / कमजोर)9×SSC CGL 2025 T-1
19aviaryA large enclosure for keeping birds (पक्षीशाला)9×SSC CGL 2024 T-1
20chronologyThe arrangement of events in order of occurrence (कालक्रम)9×SSC Selection Post Ph-12 2024 GL
21cannibalA person who eats the flesh of other humans (नरभक्षी)8×Delhi Police HCM 2025-26
22melancholyA deep, long-lasting sadness or sorrow (उदासी / विषाद)8×SSC Steno 2026 T-1
23fastidiousVery attentive to detail and hard to please (अत्यंत चूज़ी / सूक्ष्मग्राही)8×SSC Steno 2026 T-1
24reluctantUnwilling and hesitant to do something (अनिच्छुक)8×SSC Steno 2026 T-1
25inevitableCertain to happen and unavoidable (अपरिहार्य)8×SSC Steno 2026 T-1
26omniscientKnowing everything; having infinite knowledge (सर्वज्ञ)8×SSC MTS 2025
27mintTo make coins by stamping metal; also a place where coins are made (सिक्का ढालना / टकसाल)8×SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Higher Secondary Level)
28claustrophobiaAn extreme fear of confined or small spaces (बंद स्थान का भय)8×SSC Selection Post Ph-13 2025
29perseverancePersistence in doing something despite difficulty (दृढ़ता / अध्यवसाय)8×SSC CHSL 2025 T-1
30trivialOf little importance or value (तुच्छ / मामूली)8×SSC CHSL 2025 T-1
31gregariousFond of company; sociable (मिलनसार)8×SSC CHSL 2025 T-1
32diligentShowing care and effort in one's work or duties (मेहनती / लगनशील)8×SSC CPO 2024 T-2
33blasphemyDisrespectful speech or act about sacred things (ईशनिंदा)7×SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Higher Secondary Level)
34autocracyGovernment by one person with absolute power (निरंकुश शासन)7×SSC CHSL 2025 T-1
35apostateA person who renounces a religious or political belief (धर्मत्यागी)7×SSC Steno 2026 T-1
36epitaphWords inscribed on a tombstone in memory of the dead (समाधि लेख)7×Delhi Police HCM 2025-26
37perniciousHaving a harmful effect, especially gradually (हानिकारक)7×SSC Steno 2026 T-1
38eccentricUnconventional or slightly strange in behavior (सनकी)7×SSC MTS 2025
39tranquilFree from disturbance; calm (शांत)7×SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Matriculation Level)
40meticulousShowing great attention to detail; very careful (सूक्ष्म, बारीकी से काम करने वाला)7×SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Higher Secondary Level)
41millenniumA period of one thousand years (सहस्राब्दी)7×SSC CHSL 2025 T-1
42wisdomThe quality of having experience and good judgment (बुद्धिमत्ता)7×SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Matriculation Level)
43entomologyThe scientific study of insects (कीट विज्ञान)7×SSC Steno 2026 T-1
44cartographerA person who draws or makes maps (मानचित्रकार)7×SSC Steno 2026 T-1
45abolishTo formally end or put a stop to something (समाप्त करना)7×SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Higher Secondary Level)
46dilemmaA situation requiring a choice between difficult options (दुविधा)7×SSC Selection Post Ph-13 2025
47jovialCheerful and friendly in manner (हंसमुख)7×SSC CHSL 2025 T-1
48fatalistA person who believes events are predetermined and inevitable (भाग्यवादी)7×SSC CHSL 2025 T-1
49invigilatorA person who supervises students during an exam (परीक्षक/निरीक्षक)7×SSC Selection Post Ph-13 2025
50introvertA shy, reserved person who prefers solitude (अंतर्मुखी व्यक्ति)7×SSC CPO 2024 T-1
51callousShowing no concern for others' feelings; unfeeling (निर्दयी, कठोर)7×SSC MTS 2024
52omnipotentHaving unlimited power; all-powerful (सर्वशक्तिमान)6×SSC MTS 2025
53hangarA large building for housing aircraft (विमान शेड)6×SSC Steno 2026 T-1
54apathyLack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern (उदासीनता)6×SSC Steno 2026 T-1
55catastropheA sudden, widespread disaster or terrible misfortune. (विपत्ति, प्रलय)6×Delhi Police HCM 2025-26
56cacophonyA harsh, discordant mixture of sounds. (कर्कश ध्वनि, शोरगुल)6×SSC Steno 2026 T-1
57fragileEasily broken or damaged; delicate. (नाजुक, भंगुर)6×SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Matriculation Level)
58exaggerateTo represent something as larger or greater than it really is. (अतिशयोक्ति करना, बढ़ा-चढ़ाकर कहना)6×SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Higher Secondary Level)
59pedestrianLacking excitement or distinction; commonplace (also noun: a walker). (नीरस, साधारण)6×SSC Steno 2026 T-1
60pseudonymA fictitious name used by an author or person. (उपनाम, छद्म नाम)6×SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Higher Secondary Level)
61acousticsThe qualities of a room that affect sound transmission and hearing. (ध्वनिविज्ञान, ध्वनि गुणधर्म)6×Delhi Police HCM 2025-26
62bibliophileA person who loves and collects books. (पुस्तक प्रेमी)6×Delhi Police HCM 2025-26
63plutocracyA government or society ruled by the wealthy. (धनिकतंत्र, धनतंत्र)6×SSC CHSL 2025 T-1
64quixoticExtremely idealistic and unrealistic, often impractical. (कल्पनाविलासी, अव्यावहारिक)6×SSC Steno 2026 T-1
65calligraphyThe art of beautiful and decorative handwriting. (सुलेख कला)6×SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Higher Secondary Level)
66philatelistA person who collects and studies postage stamps. (डाक टिकट संग्रहकर्ता)6×SSC Steno 2026 T-1
67ambidextrousAble to use both hands equally well. (दोनों हाथों से समान रूप से काम करने वाला)6×SSC Steno 2026 T-1
68contemporaryBelonging to the present time; modern. (समकालीन, वर्तमान)6×SSC Steno 2026 T-1
69bureaucracyA system of government administered by many officials and rigid procedures. (नौकरशाही, लालफीताशाही)6×SSC CGL 2025 T-1
70psychologyThe scientific study of the human mind and behavior. (मनोविज्ञान)6×SSC CHSL 2025 T-1
71incredibleImpossible or hard to believe; extraordinary. (अविश्वसनीय, अद्भुत)6×SSC CHSL 2025 T-1
72misanthropeA person who dislikes humankind and avoids human society. (मानवद्वेषी, मनुष्यों से घृणा करने वाला)6×SSC CHSL 2025 T-1
73iconoclastA person who attacks or criticizes cherished beliefs or institutions. (परंपरा भंजक, मूर्तिभंजक)6×SSC CHSL 2025 T-1
74abrogateTo repeal or abolish a law, right, or formal agreement. (निरस्त करना)6×SSC CHSL 2025 T-1
75chaosComplete disorder and confusion. (अव्यवस्था)6×SSC CGL 2024 T-1
76magnificentExtremely beautiful, elaborate, or impressive. (भव्य)6×SSC CGL 2024 T-1
77rectifyTo correct or set right a mistake or fault. (सुधारना)6×SSC CGL 2024 T-1
78rigidUnable to bend or be forced out of shape; strict. (कठोर)6×SSC CPO 2024 T-2
79vainHaving excessive pride in appearance or achievements; futile. (व्यर्थ/घमंडी)6×SSC CHSL 2024 T-1
80dismalDepressing or dreary; causing gloom. (उदास/निराशाजनक)6×SSC CHSL 2024 T-1
81caravanA group of vehicles or people traveling together, especially through desert. (कारवां)6×SSC CGL 2023 T-1
82versatileAble to adapt to many different functions or activities. (बहुमुखी)6×SSC CGL 2023 T-1
83constellationA group of stars forming a recognizable pattern in the sky. (तारामंडल)6×SSC CGL 2022 T-1
84archaeologyThe study of human history through excavation of sites and artifacts. (पुरातत्व विज्ञान)5×SSC Steno 2026 T-1
85soliloquyAn act of speaking one's thoughts aloud when alone, especially in drama. (स्वगत भाषण)5×SSC Steno 2026 T-1
86arsenalA collection of weapons or military equipment; a store of resources. (शस्त्रागार)5×SSC MTS 2025
87polyglotA person who knows and can use several languages. (बहुभाषी व्यक्ति)5×Delhi Police HCM 2025-26
88catalogueA complete list of items, often with details, arranged systematically. (सूची)5×SSC Steno 2026 T-1
89resilientAble to recover quickly from difficulties; tough. (लचीला/दृढ़)5×SSC Steno 2026 T-1
90austere5×SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Graduate Level)
91innocent5×SSC Steno 2026 T-1
92placid5×SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Higher Secondary Level)
93sycophant5×SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Matriculation Level)
94recluse5×SSC CHSL 2025 T-1
95illegible5×Delhi Police HCM 2025-26
96biography5×SSC CHSL 2025 T-1
97anarchist5×SSC CHSL 2025 T-1
98volunteer5×SSC Steno 2026 T-1
99impartial5×SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Matriculation Level)
100hypocrisy5×SSC Steno 2026 T-1
101genuine5×SSC Steno 2026 T-1
102aquarium5×SSC Steno 2026 T-1
103feasible5×SSC Selection Post Ph-13 2025
104glutton5×SSC Selection Post Ph-13 2025
105autobiography5×SSC CGL 2025 T-1
106ominous5×SSC CHSL 2025 T-1
107posthumous5×SSC Selection Post Ph-13 2025
108superficial5×SSC CGL 2025 T-1
109efficient5×SSC CGL 2024 T-1
110astronaut5×SSC CGL 2024 T-1
111leisure5×SSC CGL 2024 T-1
112fatigue5×SSC CGL 2024 T-1
113optimist5×SSC CGL 2024 T-1
114monotonous5×SSC CGL 2024 T-1
115florist5×SSC CGL 2024 T-1
116pedagogy5×SSC Selection Post Ph-12 2024 HSL
117regicide5×SSC Selection Post Ph-12 2024 HSL
118opaque5×SSC CPO 2024 T-1
119teetotaller5×SSC Steno 2024 T-1
120alimony5×SSC MTS 2024
121gourmet5×SSC MTS 2024
122seize5×SSC CGL 2023 T-1
123fallacy4×SSC MTS 2025
124pragmatic4×SSC Steno 2026 T-1
125congregation4×SSC MTS 2025
126anthropology4×SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Higher Secondary Level)
127disguise4×SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Matriculation Level)
128misogamist4×SSC MTS 2025
129granary4×SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Higher Secondary Level)
130equilibrium4×Delhi Police HCM 2025-26
131loquacious4×SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Higher Secondary Level)
132lexicographer4×SSC CHSL 2025 T-1
133vacillate4×SSC Steno 2026 T-1
134pacifist4×SSC MTS 2025
135ascetic4×SSC MTS 2025
136novice4×SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Matriculation Level)
137exonerate4×SSC Steno 2026 T-1
138astronomy4×SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Graduate Level)
139anonymous4×SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Higher Secondary Level)
140ancient4×SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Higher Secondary Level)
141gullible4×SSC Steno 2026 T-1
142autonomy4×SSC CGL 2025 T-1
143cemetery4×SSC Selection Post Ph-13 2025
144hypocrite4×SSC Selection Post Ph-13 2025
145heir4×SSC CHSL 2025 T-1
146barracks4×SSC CHSL 2025 T-1
147eloquent4×SSC Selection Post Ph-13 2025
148acumen4×SSC Selection Post Ph-13 2025
149infallible4×SSC Selection Post Ph-13 2025
150antipathy4×SSC CHSL 2025 T-1
151curator4×SSC CHSL 2025 T-1
152archive4×SSC CHSL 2025 T-1
153abeyance4×SSC CHSL 2025 T-1
154itinerary4×SSC CHSL 2025 T-1
155nostalgia4×SSC CHSL 2025 T-1
156notorious4×SSC MTS 2025
157genocide4×SSC Selection Post Ph-13 2025
158veteran4×SSC Selection Post Ph-13 2025
159somnambulist4×SSC Selection Post Ph-13 2025
160bankrupt4×SSC CGL 2025 T-1
161perennial4×SSC CGL 2024 T-1
162insatiable4×SSC CGL 2024 T-1
163portable4×SSC CGL 2024 T-1
164demography4×SSC CGL 2024 T-1
165edible4×SSC CGL 2024 T-1
166inquisitive4×SSC CGL 2024 T-1
167geology4×SSC Selection Post Ph-12 2024 HSL
168retreatto move back or withdraw, especially from a difficult situation (पीछे हटना)4×SSC Selection Post Ph-12 2024 ML
169aborigines4×SSC CPO 2024 T-1
170obituary4×SSC CPO 2024 T-1
171matinee4×SSC CPO 2024 T-1
172extrovert4×SSC CPO 2024 T-1
173extravagant4×SSC CPO 2024 T-2
174amicable4×SSC CHSL 2024 T-1
175illicit4×SSC MTS 2024
176verbatim4×SSC MTS 2024
177naive4×SSC MTS 2024
178credible4×SSC MTS 2024
179fatal4×SSC CGL 2024 T-1
180spontaneous4×SSC MTS 2024
181mundane4×SSC CPO 2023 T-2
182philistine4×IB ACIO 2023 T-1
183delegate4×SSC CGL 2023 T-1
184cosmopolitan4×SSC CGL 2023 T-1
185oblivious4×SSC CGL 2023 T-1
186repulsive4×SSC CGL 2023 T-1
187vulnerable4×SSC CPO 2023 T-1
188inflammable4×SSC MTS 2023
189hesitate4×SSC MTS 2023
190remorse4×SSC CGL 2022 T-1
191horde4×SSC CPO 2022 T-1
192native4×SSC CGL 2022 T-1
193antagonist3×SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Graduate Level)
194numismatics3×Delhi Police HCM 2025-26
195tangible3×SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Matriculation Level)
196decade3×SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Matriculation Level)
197sovereignty3×SSC Steno 2026 T-1
198effervescent3×SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Higher Secondary Level)
199pusillanimous3×Delhi Police HCM 2025-26
200jockey3×SSC MTS 2025
201virtue3×SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Matriculation Level)
202credulous3×SSC Steno 2026 T-1
203flair3×Delhi Police HCM 2025-26
204martyr3×SSC MTS 2025
205victory3×SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Matriculation Level)
206ascend3×SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Matriculation Level)
207voluntary3×SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Graduate Level)
208tiny3×SSC MTS 2025
209analysis3×SSC Steno 2026 T-1
210abattoir3×SSC Steno 2026 T-1
211elegy3×SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Higher Secondary Level)
212apartheid3×SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Matriculation Level)
213adventurous3×SSC MTS 2025
214ameliorate3×SSC Steno 2026 T-1
215horticulture3×Delhi Police HCM 2025-26
216analogy3×Delhi Police HCM 2025-26
217numismatist3×SSC CHSL 2025 T-1
218ornithologist3×SSC Steno 2026 T-1
219euphemism3×SSC Steno 2026 T-1
220integrity3×SSC Steno 2026 T-1
221irascible3×SSC Steno 2026 T-1
222aristocracy3×SSC MTS 2025
223imbroglio3×SSC MTS 2025
224defend3×SSC MTS 2025
225kleptomania3×SSC MTS 2025
226silhouette3×SSC Steno 2026 T-1
227indelible3×SSC MTS 2025
228amphibian3×SSC MTS 2025
229bohemian3×SSC MTS 2025
230antediluvian3×SSC Steno 2026 T-1
231pantheism3×SSC Steno 2026 T-1
232pandemic3×SSC Steno 2026 T-1
233mortuary3×SSC Steno 2026 T-1
234solitary3×SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Higher Secondary Level)
235chauffeur3×SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Higher Secondary Level)
236altruismselfless concern for the well-being of others (परोपकार, निःस्वार्थता)3×SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Higher Secondary Level)
237anecdote3×SSC CPO 2025 T-1
238affidavit3×SSC Selection Post Ph-13 2025
239impostor3×SSC CGL 2025 T-1
240dilettante3×SSC CHSL 2025 T-1
241acquittal3×SSC CGL 2025 T-1
242suspect3×SSC CHSL 2025 T-1
243cynic3×SSC CGL 2025 T-1
244parable3×SSC Selection Post Ph-13 2025
245procrastination3×SSC CPO 2025 T-1
246remission3×SSC CGL 2025 T-1
247abscond3×SSC CGL 2025 T-1
248arson3×SSC CGL 2025 T-1
249bark3×SSC CPO 2025 T-1
250anarchy3×SSC CHSL 2025 T-1
251anniversary3×SSC CHSL 2025 T-1
252eternal3×SSC CHSL 2025 T-1
253articulate3×SSC CHSL 2025 T-1
254garrulous3×SSC CHSL 2025 T-1
255ineffable3×SSC CHSL 2025 T-1
256reverent3×SSC CHSL 2025 T-1
257quadruped3×SSC Selection Post Ph-13 2025
258tenacious3×SSC Selection Post Ph-13 2025
259philanthropy3×SSC CPO 2025 T-1
260censure3×SSC CPO 2025 T-1
261invincible3×SSC CGL 2024 T-1
262hostage3×SSC CGL 2024 T-1
263nepotism3×SSC CGL 2024 T-1
264agnostic3×SSC CGL 2024 T-1
265arena3×SSC CGL 2024 T-1
266synthetic3×SSC CGL 2024 T-1
267clumsy3×SSC CGL 2024 T-1
268vicious cycle3×SSC CGL 2024 T-1
269bombastic3×SSC CGL 2024 T-1
270orchard3×SSC CGL 2024 T-1
271traitor3×SSC CGL 2024 T-1
272counterfeit3×SSC Selection Post Ph-12 2024 HSL
273physiology3×SSC Selection Post Ph-12 2024 ML
274pride3×SSC Selection Post Ph-12 2024 ML
275weary3×SSC CPO 2024 T-1
276immoral3×SSC CPO 2024 T-1
277bonfire3×SSC CPO 2024 T-1
278mercenary3×SSC CPO 2024 T-1
279anchor3×SSC CPO 2024 T-2
280orator3×SSC CPO 2024 T-2
281reduceकम करना (कम करना)3×SSC CPO 2024 T-2
282colleague3×SSC CPO 2024 T-2
283clamour3×SSC CHSL 2024 T-1
284maintain3×SSC CHSL 2024 T-1
285aggressive3×SSC CHSL 2024 T-1
286acrobat3×SSC MTS 2024
287accolade3×SSC MTS 2024
288sensitive3×SSC MTS 2024
289antidote3×SSC MTS 2024
290infinite3×SSC MTS 2024
291dictator3×SSC MTS 2024
292hydrophobia3×SSC CPO 2023 T-2
293arbitrator3×SSC MTS 2023
294encyclopedia3×SSC CGL 2023 T-1
295shoal3×SSC CGL 2023 T-1
296abate3×SSC CGL 2023 T-1
297hysterical3×SSC CGL 2023 T-1
298verbose3×SSC CGL 2023 T-1
299serendipity3×SSC CHSL 2023 T-1
300chastise3×SSC CPO 2023 T-1