Asked in: SSC Steno 2026 T-1 · SSC CPO 2023 T-1
reminiscence in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC Steno 2026 T-1 Spelling
Choose the correctly spelt word:
Answer & explanation
Answer: B) Reminiscence
Meaning: reminiscence = a memory of a past event, or the act of recalling it *(स्मृति, संस्मरण, पुरानी यादें)*.
Rule: the word keeps its Latin stem reminisc- (from *reminisci*, to remember) and adds the noun ending -ence.
Break it as re · min · isc · ence — the sc in the middle is the part every wrong spelling destroys.
The same stem gives *reminisce* (verb) and *reminiscent* (adjective), and all three keep the sc.
Why the others are wrong.
• Reminicense — the *sc* has been split into a lone *c*, and the ending has become *-cense*, as in *license*.
• Reminicens — the same lost *sc*, and the noun ending *-ence* has been cut off entirely.
• Reminance — the whole *-isc-* has vanished and an *-a - SSC CPO 2023 T-1 Synonyms
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
ReminiscenceAnswer & explanation
Answer: C) Remembrance
The most appropriate synonym of the given word "Reminiscence" is: (c) Remembrance
Reminiscence: The act or process of recalling past experiences, events, or memories.
Remembrance: The act or process of remembering or recalling past events, experiences, or people.
Harsh: Severe or strict; unpleasantly rough or unpleasant to the senses.
Oblivion: The state of being unaware or unconscious of what is happening.
Benevolence: The quality of being well-meaning or kind-hearted; an inclination to do good or charitable acts.
reminiscence – questions
Has reminiscence been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – reminiscence has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC Steno 2026 T-1, SSC CPO 2023 T-1.