Meaning: Expressing opinions loudly and forcefully
Hindi: ऊंची आवाज़ में बोलने वाला, मुखर
Synonyms: loud, vocal, clamorous, noisy
Asked in: SSC CGL 2025 T-1 · SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 · SSC CPO 2022 T-1
vociferous in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 Antonyms
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in the bracket to fill in the blank.
The State media houses present ______ (vociferous) views compared to private media.
(SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 (02-July Shift 4))Answer & explanation
Answer: D) mild
Let's break down the question and the choices in more detail:
Word: Vociferous
• Vociferous means expressing opinions, feelings, or views loudly, forcefully, or in a way that attracts attention. It suggests being outspoken or even noisy.
For example:
• "He made a vociferous argument at the meeting, loudly expressing his disagreement."
• Here, "vociferous" conveys that the person was speaking loudly and with strong emphasis.
The Sentence Context:
"The State media houses present views compared to private media."
• The sentence is comparing the nature of views presented by State media versus private media.
• Since vociferous refers to loud or forceful opinions, the blank is asking for an antony - SSC CGL 2025 T-1 Antonyms
Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word:
VociferousAnswer & explanation
Answer: C) silent
- Vociferous means loud and forceful.
- Antonym: Silent. - SSC CPO 2022 T-1 Antonyms
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
VociferousAnswer & explanation
Answer: B) Silent
Answer: 2 – Silent
Solution (Correct Option – 2: Silent):
The word “Vociferous” means loud, noisy, or outspoken, especially in expressing opinions or demands (तेज़ आवाज़ में बोलने वाला, शोर मचाने वाला).
Its most appropriate antonym is “Silent”, which means quiet or not speaking (चुप या शांत).
Why other options are incorrect:
Sullen – Means gloomy or silently angry (उदास या चुपचाप नाराज़), but not the exact opposite of “vociferous”
Pugnacious – Means aggressive or ready to fight (झगड़ालू), not related to loudness
Gallant – Means brave or chivalrous (बहादुर), completely unrelated in meaning
Vociferous – शोरगुल करने वाला
Silent – शांत, मौन - SSC CPO 2022 T-1 Spelling
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
Answer & explanation
Answer: D) Vocifirous
Answer: 4 (Vocifirous)
Solution (Correct Option - 4: Vocifirous):
The incorrect spelling is "Vocifirous". The correct spelling is "Vociferous", which means loud and forceful in speech or expression.
Why other options are correct:
Episcopal – Correctly spelt; refers to things relating to bishops (बिशप से संबंधित).
Innocuous – Correctly spelt; means harmless or inoffensive (हानिरहित, निर्दोष).
Affliction – Correctly spelt; means pain, suffering, or distress (कष्ट, पीड़ा).
Difficult Word Meanings:
Vociferous – expressing opinions loudly and forcefully (तेज आवाज़ में बोलने वाला)
Episcopal – relating to a bishop or the system of church government (बिशप संबंधी)
Innocuous – not harmful or offensive
Examples
- “The protesters were vociferous in their demand for justice.”
vociferous – questions
What is the meaning of vociferous in Hindi?
vociferous means “ऊंची आवाज़ में बोलने वाला, मुखर” in Hindi. In English: Expressing opinions loudly and forcefully
What are the synonyms of vociferous?
Synonyms of vociferous: loud, vocal, clamorous, noisy.
What is the opposite of vociferous?
Antonyms of vociferous: quiet, silent.
Has vociferous been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – vociferous has been asked 3 times in SSC exams: SSC CGL 2025 T-1, SSC CHSL 2024 T-1, SSC CPO 2022 T-1.