SSC Vocab Challenge

What is the meaning of 'ubiquitous'?

• rarely seen

• limited to one location

• present, appearing, or found everywhere

• sporadically appearing

Answer explanation

The meaning of 'ubiquitous' is present, appearing, or found everywhere, making it the correct choice among the options provided.

Synonym of the word 'ephemeral'.

• Lasting for a very short time, transient or fleeting

• Permanent

• Lasting for a long time

• Stable

Answer explanation

The synonym of the word 'ephemeral' is 'Lasting for a very short time, momentary, transient or fleeting'. This choice accurately reflects the meaning of 'ephemeral' as something lasting for a brief period.

synonym of the word 'alacrity'.

• Confusion or hesitation

• Cheerful readiness or promptness in response

• Lack of interest or enthusiasm

• Slow and deliberate response

Answer explanation

The synonym of the word 'alacrity' is cheerful readiness or promptness in response, which means being eager and enthusiastic in one's actions.

What does 'egregious' mean?

• Extraordinary; exceptional.

• Average; acceptable.

• Mediocre; ordinary.

• Outstandingly bad; shocking.

Answer explanation

Egregious means outstandingly bad; shocking, which is the correct choice among the given options.

Define 'pernicious'.

• Causing beneficial effects

• Promoting growth

• Causing insidious harm or ruin

• Having positive impact

Answer explanation

Define 'pernicious' means causing insidious harm or ruin, not promoting growth or having a positive impact.

What is the meaning of 'ubiquitous'?

• limited to one location

• sporadically present

• present, appearing, or found everywhere

• rarely seen

Answer explanation

The meaning of 'ubiquitous' is present, appearing, universal, common, or found everywhere, making it the correct choice among the options provided.

Explain the term 'alacrity'.

• Indifference

• Cheerful readiness or promptness in response

• Reluctance

• Slow response

Answer explanation

The term 'alacrity' means cheerful readiness or promptness in response, which is the opposite of indifference, reluctance, or slow response. Therefore, the correct choice is cheerful readiness or promptness in response.

Define the word 'ephemeral'.

• lasting for a long time

• permanent

• lasting for a very short time

• eternal

Answer explanation

The word 'ephemeral' means lasting for a very short time, which is the correct choice among the options provided.

What does 'egregious' mean?

• Outstandingly bad; shocking.

• Mediocre; ordinary.

• Extraordinary; exceptional.

• Average; acceptable.

Answer explanation

Egregious means outstandingly bad; shocking, making the correct answer choice 'Outstandingly bad; shocking.'

synonym of 'pernicious'.

• Beneficial

• wicked

• Positive

• Constructive

Answer explanation

The correct definition of 'pernicious' is causing insidious harm or ruin; ruinous; injurious; hurtful; deadly; fatal; wicked; highly injurious; destructive; deadly; fatal; evil; wicked; highly injurious; destructive.