That is a fantastic, well-structured table! It’s clear you are doing a deep Options Analysis, which is the most effective way to prepare for competitive exams like the SSC. By studying the Traps and Antonyms alongside the target word, you are essentially learning three words for every one question.
| No. | Target Word | Correct Synonym | Short Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abandon | Forsake | To leave forever |
| 2 | Abate | Diminish | To reduce/decrease |
| 3 | Abbreviate | Shorten | To make shorter |
| 4 | Abdicate | Abandon | Give up throne/power |
| 5 | Abduct | Kidnap | To carry off by force |
| 6 | Aberration | Deviation | Abnormal condition |
| 7 | Abeyance | Inactivity | Temporary suspension |
| 8 | Abide | Dwell | To stay or live |
| 9 | Abjure | Renounce | To give up belief |
| 10 | Abolish | Eradicate | To end a system |
| 11 | Abominable | Obnoxious | Very bad/Unpleasant |
| 12 | Abort | End | To stop early |
| 13 | Abortive | Unsuccessful | Failing result |
| 14 | Abound | Flourish | Large numbers |
| 15 | Abridge | Shorten | Condense text |
| 16 | Abrogate | Repeal | Cancel a law |
| 17 | Abrupt | Sudden | Unexpected |
| 18 | Absolute | Complete | Total/Unlimited |
| 19 | Absolve | Acquit | Free from guilt |
| 20 | Absorb | Soak | Take in info |
| 21 | Abstain | Refrain | To stop oneself |
| 22 | Absurd | Ridiculous | Illogical/Silly |
| 23 | Abundance | Plethora | Large quantity |
| 24 | Abundant | Ample | Plentiful |
| 25 | Abuse | Scorn | Cruel treatment |
Synonyms Alphabet "A" 25 qustions Options Analysis
| No. | Word | Correct Synonym | Analysis of Other Options (Traps/Antonyms) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abandon | Forsake | Retain, Support: Antonyms (to hold/keep). |
| 2 | Abate | Diminish | Increase, Aggravate: To grow or worsen. |
| 3 | Abbreviate | Shorten | Expand, Grow: Antonyms meaning to lengthen. |
| 4 | Abdicate | Abandon | Assert: Claim (Antonym). Abduct: Confusing sound. |
| 5 | Abduct | Kidnap | Redeem: To save. Aggravate: To worsen. |
| 6 | Aberration | Deviation | Normality: Regular state (Antonym). |
| 7 | Abeyance | Inactivity | Continuation: To keep going (Antonym). |
| 8 | Abide | Dwell | Reject, Withdraw: To leave/refuse (Antonyms). |
| 9 | Abjure | Renounce | Acquire: To obtain (Antonym). |
| 10 | Abolish | Eradicate | Establish: To create/start (Antonym). |
| 11 | Abominable | Obnoxious | Delightful: Positive quality (Antonym). |
| 12 | Abort | End | Commence: To begin (Antonym). |
| 13 | Abortive | Unsuccessful | Successful: Producing result (Antonym). |
| 14 | Abound | Flourish | Compress: To shrink (Antonym). |
| 15 | Abridge | Shorten | Elongate: To make longer (Antonym). |
| 16 | Abrogate | Repeal | Establish: To set up (Antonym). |
| 17 | Abrupt | Sudden | Gradual: Slow (Antonym). |
| 18 | Absolute | Complete | Limited: Restricted (Antonym). |
| 19 | Absolve | Acquit | Condemn: To blame (Antonym). |
| 20 | Absorb | Soak | Eject: To push out (Antonym). |
| 21 | Abstain | Refrain | Indulge: To give in (Antonym). |
| 22 | Absurd | Ridiculous | Sensible: Logical (Antonym). |
| 23 | Abundance | Plethora | Dearth: Scarcity (Antonym). |
| 24 | Abundant | Ample | Scarce: Very little (Antonym). |
| 25 | Abuse | Scorn | Applause: Praise (Antonym). |
🧠 Mnemonics for the "Top 5" Hardest Words
1. Abnegate / Abdicate (To give up/Renounce)
The Trick: "AB-DICK-ATE" "Abba Dicky Ate my throne."
The Story: Imagine a King named Abba who was so busy eating a Dicky (giant) burger that he forgot to rule and had to give up his throne.
Keywords: Give up, Renounce, Abandon.
2. Abjure (To give up a belief/Renounce)
The Trick: "AB-JURE" Sounds like "Injure."
The Story: "I will Abjure (give up) my habit of running because it will Injure my leg."
Keywords: Renounce, Recant, Forswear.
3. Abeyance (Temporary inactivity)
The Trick: "A-BEY-ANCE" "A-BEY (Obey) the PAUSE."
The Story: When the teacher says "Obey the silence," everything goes into Abeyance. Imagine a "Pause" button on a remote control.
Keywords: Suspension, Dormancy, Inactivity.
4. Abrogate (To cancel a law/Repeal)
The Trick: "A-BRO-GATE" "A Bro (brother) at the Gate."
The Story: Imagine your Bro is standing at the Gate of a club, and he cancels your entry. He "Abrogates" your right to enter.
Keywords: Repeal, Annul, Nullify.
5. Abominable (Very bad/Unpleasant)
The Trick: "ABOMINABLE" Think of the "Abominable Snowman."
The Story: Is the Snowman nice? No, he is hateful and unpleasant. He smells Abominable (Obnoxious).
Keywords: Detestable, Loathsome, Obnoxious.
SSC Vocabulary Usage Clusters (Alphabet "A")
1. The "Ending & Giving Up" Cluster
These words are frequently used in contexts of law, power, or habits.
Abdicate: Giving up a formal position (Throne/Power).
Abjure: Giving up a belief or a formal claim.
Abrogate: To officially cancel a law or agreement.
Abolish: To put an end to a system or practice (e.g., "Abolish slavery").
Abort: To stop a process before it is finished.
2. The "Size & Quantity" Cluster
Focus on these for questions related to volume or length.
Abate / Diminish: To become less intense or smaller.
Abbreviate / Abridge: To make a text or word shorter.
Abound / Abundance: To have a "plethora" or plenty of something.
Absolute: Complete; without any limits.
3. The "Negative & Weird" Cluster
These describe unpleasant situations or strange behaviors.
Abominable / Obnoxious: Something truly hateful or very unpleasant.
Absurd / Ridiculous: Something that lacks logic or sense.
Aberration / Deviation: A departure from what is normal or expected.
Abuse / Scorn: Cruel treatment or expressing deep contempt.
4. The "Action & State" Cluster
Abduct: To take someone away by force (Kidnap).
Abeyance: A state of temporary "pause" or suspension.
Absolve / Acquit: To declare someone free from guilt or blame.
Abstain / Refrain: To choose NOT to do som
🚀 Pro-Tip for SSC Aspirants:
Whenever you see a word like Abridge, try to visualize a "Bridge" being pushed together to make it shorter. Linking the visual sound of the word to its meaning is the fastest way to build a permanent vocabulary bank.
